The Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, likes to boast that it offers its guests "complete wellness".

Sir Philip Green has been a regular visitor at the $1,000-a-night (£780) resort over the years, telling friends he comes to the desert for the good of his health.

It appears he has been soaking up the sun in Arizona since the start of the week, thousands of miles from the swirling stories and allegations back home.

And when we tracked him down, just after lunch by the pool, he was far from relaxed in response to our questions.

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Video: Green: 'You're starting to really annoy me'

Sir Philip has reacted angrily cameras before and he again lashed out, demanding we leave the premises, refusing to provide answers.

It was almost a carbon copy of his reaction when Sky News caught up with him on holiday in Greece and questioned him over BHS in 2016.

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Video: Sir Philip Green reacted angrily to Sky News correspondent David Bowden questioning him about BHS pensions in 2016

This time, after racing off in his golf buggy, narrowly missing me, he reversed, more calm and measured, and we spoke at length, off-camera at his request, about this week's developments.

Sir Philip explained he is prevented from commenting for legal reasons. It might have served him better to say that on-camera and without the drama.

It was all somewhat baffling to his fellow guests who jet in from around the world for a jolt of wellness in the stunning landscape and dry heat of Arizona.

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Image: Sir Philip Green stormed off when Greg Milam tried to ask him questions

Sir Philip even suggested I take advantage of the facilities and "go for a run". I assume he meant for the good of my health.

But the fallout from developments back home are certain to continue to dog one of Britain's most colourful tycoons, and the pressure for him to provide some answers is not going to go away.

We were encouraged to leave the pleasant surroundings of the Canyon Ranch by security staff. I imagine we will not be welcome back soon.

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Sir Philip, towel around his neck, drove off to continue his wellness break in the sun.

It is not clear when he will leave the Arizona sun and return to the UK but the questions will be waiting for him there too.

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