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Major Fraud

2003-05-08 · 90 min · ★ 7.7

Documentary · TV Movie

Footage from the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is examined to reveal how a contestant almost cheated his way to the jackpot.

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Directors
Ingrid Kelly
Production companies
ITV, Celador Productions, Granada Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martin BashirMartin BashirSelf - Host
Chris TarrantChris TarrantSelf - Gameshow Host
Charles IngramSelf - Gameshow Contestant (archive footage)
Eve WinstanleySelf - Researcher
Chris BurkeSelf - Production Coordinator
Phil DaviesSelf - Floor Manager
Kevin DuffSelf - Sound Supervisor
Helen WoodSelf - Production Manager

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