THE REAL HUSTLE Series 1, 2, 3, 4 (Las Vegas), 5, 6, 7 and 8
also REAL HUSTLE U.S.

(94 x 30' and 2 x 60' Specials) for BBC3 between February 2006 and December 2008



The ‘hustlers’ – confidence trickster Alex Conran, scam artist Paul Wilson and ‘sexy swindler’ Jessica-Jane Clement – carry out some of the most notorious scams on unsuspecting members of the public demonstrating how viewers can avoid being hustled themselves.

Features interviews with experts in fraud protection and police who have dealt with con artists, as well as testimonies from people who have fallen victim to recent scams. It reveals how damaging such fraud can be to both businesses and individuals.

Sold to over 30 countries

Series producer

Andy Scott (series 1), Justin Gorman (series 2)

Joint Exec producers

Anthony Owen, Matt Crook and Andrew O'Connor

Don't Miss A Trick

August Bank Holiday special broadcast on BBC1. A team of tricksters made a car disappear, bent spoons with the power of the mind and produced a real Dr Who Tardis. Pete Firman and Alex, Paul and Jessica of The Real Hustle are our Masters of Deception. They combine their tricky talents to baffle the public with some incredible magic and astonishing illusions. They pull a series of hidden camera magic stunts on members of the public. Incredible jaw dropping magic that will surprise and amaze.

What Where And Why?

(Pilot)



What Where And Why? presents fantastic facts in a dangerous, hilarious and sometimes surprising manner. Using laboratory science, location stunts and occasional hidden camera tricks on the public, the show educates, scares and entertains in equal measures. This is a dynamic popular science format show that answers all those intriguing amazing science conundrums – from why don’t penguins feet freeze to what happens if you are struck by lightning…

People Watchers

(20 x 45') for BBC



A covert team of psychologists carry out hidden camera experiments on the public. The People Watchers manipulate people in every kind of situation; the job interview, speed dating, identity parade, supermarket, high street, bar, restaurant, school and courtroom. Through hidden camera experiments, three psychologists show viewers how people think and how it affects everything we do. They play characters in hidden camera experiments to show how the minds of unsuspecting members of the public react to a variety of situations. They draw them into scenarios to study and measure their reactions. Viewers gain an insight and understanding into how human beings think and behave.

Perfect Night In

(3 x 120') for Channel 4



Perfect Night In features some of comedy’s favourite A-list stars as they choose their perfect night of TV. Show 1 – Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Show 2 – Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, Show 3 – Lenny Henry. They each pick their favourite TV and movie moments, which would make up their ideal night's viewing.

Dutch Elm Conservatoire

(10 x 5') for Paramount Channel 2007



Paramount Comedy is proud to present a series of exclusive sketches from this truly unique four-man comedy team, serving up comedy that is both dark and daft

Since they first met back in 2002, they have been tickling funny bones on both stage and screen, as well as on the radio. We won't try and explain their comedy as there really is no point. Anyhoo, we love 'em and we think you will too!

The Bullshit Detective

(4 x 60') for BBC3 in March 2007



In this 4 x 60 min series Alasdair gives vent to his rage and takes us on a journey through the world of hype, lies and bullshit. He confronts salesmen and psychics and other purveyors of nonsense in his quest to stop the onslaught on our minds.

UK Lost

Locked away in a long deserted vault, Iain Lee and a legion of devout Lost obsessives look each week into the conspiracies, the background and the mysteries of the 2nd Series of the TV show. Hidden plot lines, answers to the questions and sneak previews of the next episode will ensure that you get the extra fix you need.

Scoop! The Greatest Tabloid Headlines

(1 x 120') for Channel 4



Countdown of memorable red-top newspaper splashes, including the eyebrow-raising story entitled 'Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster' and the infamous 'Achtung! Surrender' headline before England's Euro '96 clash with Germany. Featuring comments from past and present editors and columnists.

Fear of... Flying

(1 x 60') for Channel 4 in July 2006



The series concerns members of the public confronting their phobias head-on. The first show concentrates on people with a fear of flying. Lawrence Leyton attempts to cure 50 people of their phobia, using an arsenal of mind therapy techniques.

Extreme Family Values

(1 x 60') for Sky



"Extreme Family Values" aims to pull families back together by putting them into extreme situations where they are forced to survive, communicate and pull together without the distractions that make up modern life. families are forced to work through their problems through survival – there is no better clarity than a worst case scenario.

Best Unseen Ads

(12 x 60') for Sky



Ed Byrne presents a trawl through the advertising archives, to find the most outrageous, eccentric and entertaining commercials yet made.

19 Keys

(12 x 30') for five



Every show four contestants will compete against each other. Each contestant starts off with 19 keys, but only one key can unlock that jackpot to £7,500!!! As the quiz begins, only your general knowledge will help you eliminate keys, and outwit your opponents in a fast and frenzied race against time.

Throughout the game, the clock ticks away as the money rises to the ultimate jackpot of £7,500!! Once the jackpot peaks, the money starts to crash back to Zero and it’s a race against time. Do you play on and eliminate more keys, running the risk of your competitors beating you to the money? Or do you take a gamble and guess which key unlocks the treasure trove, knowing that if you pick the wrong key, you’re out of the game? There can be only ONE WINNER …..

Ghost Hunter

(1 x 60')



Documentary investigating Harry Price Britain’s first and most famous ghost hunter.

REWRITING HISTORY

(10 x 5') for Channel 4 in 2005



Rewriting History is a series of shorts that bring to life a surprising vision of a world we could have been living in. Each short is packaged in the style of a news bulletin and illustrated with mocked-up news footage featuring look-alikes, fake government information films, mock commercials, and doctored news headlines. They are peppered with talking head interviews from experts and celebrities who shed light on how history could have happened differently and what the implications would have been.

Exec producers

Matt Crook / Andrew O'Connor

Movie Mistakes Uncovered Uncut

(6 x 30') for five



A humorous look at errors in films and television, usually lapses in continuity.