🎧 Raj Bisram's Military Career
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You might know Raj Bisram best as a TV antiques expert, but he actually started his career by joining the military in the 70s. From becoming an expert skier, to navigating racism, and later becoming a patron for “Tommy Club”, a charity supporting Armed Forces Veterans, it’s a fascinating and frank conversation. To find out more information on “Tommy Club”, or to donate, make sure to check out tommyclub.co.uk.
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