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The Great Reality TV Swindle

200249mFrances Dickenson,Caz Gorham
IMDb 8.2

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In 2002, 30 young people gave up their jobs, homes and relationships to take part in what they believed was a new TV reality game show with the chance to win £100,000. The Great Reality TV Swindle examines how their dreams of fame and fortune disappeared as the project descended into farce. For those who were selected, it seemed to be the chance of a lifetime. But when the contestants arrived to meet charismatic producer Nik Russian they soon realised there was something seriously wrong. There was no broadcaster, no prize money and no show. The Great Reality TV Swindle features exclusive footage of the faked reality show as it unravelled over the course of a week. It looks at what drove the contestants to chase fame and the price they were forced to pay, and follows some as they track down the man they hold responsible to demand an explanation

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What is The Great Reality TV Swindle (2002) about?

In 2002, 30 young people gave up their jobs, homes and relationships to take part in what they believed was a new TV reality game show with the chance to win £100,000. The Great Reality TV Swindle examines how their dreams of fame and fortune disappeared as the project descended into farce. For those who were selected, it seemed to be the chance of a lifetime. But when the contestants arrived to…

Who stars in The Great Reality TV Swindle?

The Great Reality TV Swindle stars Lisa Coleman (Herself - Narrator). The film was directed by Frances Dickenson.

How long is The Great Reality TV Swindle?

The Great Reality TV Swindle has a runtime of 49 min and premiered in 2002.

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The Great Reality TV Swindle holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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