Major Fraud (2003)
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.
Top billed cast
Martin BashirSelf - Host
Chris 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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