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Lucy John

Martin Lewis: Money expert's heartbreak that spurs him on to help people

Thousands of people turn to Martin Lewis every day for his money saving tips. The TV presenter and journalist helps Brits cut back on their household expenses while navigating the cost of living crisis.

But who exactly is Martin Lewis and how did he become one of the most trusted men in Britain? BBC Radio 4 presenter Mark Coles takes a look back on his life during the biographical show, Profiles. The show reveals how one heartbreaking event in Martin's life spurs him on every day to help others.

Born in 1972 and raised in rural Cheshire, Martin is the youngest of two children. His father was a headmaster and Martin learnt his times tables by the age of four, according to the show.

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