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Neil Shaw

Youngest ever Dragon's Den winner talks celeb granddad and what happens next

David Dickinson's grandson say he's been inspired to success by his famous relative - after becoming the youngest ever Dragon's Den contestant. Myles Dickinson, 19, struck a deal on the hit show last night after pitching his custom metal debit card business.

The teenager fielded interest from three 'dragons' before agreeing to £35k for a 35% stake with Steven Bartlett, 30. Successful Myles, who was 18 when the show was recorded, says his grandad's success is something he looks up to - and hopes to emulate.

David, 81, made his living as an antiques dealer and was best known for presenting BBC's Bargain Hunt and his daytime show Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV. The teenager said: "Obviously my grandad is very successful so I feel the pressure to follow in his footsteps and become successful as well.

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