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The Deceivers

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A series of six programmes about tricksters, cheats and swindlers. Presented by Jeremy Beadle with Madeline Smith, Bernard Holley Mike Savage, Janet Ellis and Roy Macready
1: The Hoaxers
'Those who deceive for non-malicious fun.' Including these personalities and their naughty deeds: Theodore Hook and 'The Berners Street Hoax'; Phineas T. Barnum with his 'Mermaids and Bearded Babies Horace de Vere Cole's 'Venice Horses Hoax'; and the 'Society against Indecent Animals'.
Costume designer Margaret Harwood Designer John Coleman Produced by Clive Doig Back Page: page 86

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Beadle
Cast:
Madeline Smith
Cast:
Bernard Holley
Cast:
Mike Savage
Cast:
Janet Ellis
Cast:
Roy MacReady
Costume Designer:
Margaret Harwood
Designer:
John Coleman
Produced By:
Clive Doig
Source: Radio Times

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