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Series 3 - Episode 14
Consumer series. Fake Britain looks at the hidden, underground cigarette factory in China churning out millions of fake cigarettes that are being sold on the streets of Britain.
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Fake Britain
Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 3
Dominic Littlewood looks at the cold callers making fake medical claims to rip off the elderly and vulnerable, as well as the fake pedigree cats that turned out to be ordinary m ...
23-09-2020
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Fake Britain
Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 2
Dom looks at the the fake fire-resistant glass that was installed in schools, hospitals and churches across the UK, as well as the fake Nectar cards that are leaving thousands d ...
16-09-2020
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Fake Britain
Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 10
The fake numbing cream that has life-changing consequences, how the UK authorities are cracking down on fake clothing, and the dogs' home charity that lost thousands in a fake a ...
08-04-2019
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Fake Britain
Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 9
The fake email scam stealing thousands from kids' football teams, the tricks smugglers use to get fakes through our borders, the fake perfume that's a hazard to your health, and ...
01-04-2019
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Fake Britain
Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 8
Looking at the vacuum servicing that ripped off thousands of customers, dangerous fake headtorches that could explode, and fake protein shakes that barely contain any protein.
25-03-2019
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Fake Britain
Series 6: Episode 10
This episode features fake clothing banks that are fleecing kind-hearted Brits, fake identity cards that could lead to a construction site catastrophe and a fake steam mop that ...
17-08-2018
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Fake Britain
Series 6: Episode 3
The fake sunglasses that could seriously harm your health. The puppies with fake identities being trafficked into the country. We have a close shave with fake razor blades. And ...
15-08-2018
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Fake Britain
Series 6 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 7
Matt Allwright investigates the scandal of fake part-worn tyres being sold on high streets all over Britain, fake face-mask filters putting workers lives at risk and dangerous f ...
19-12-2017
BBC 1
Fake Britain
Series 4 - Episode 3
Consumer series with Matt Allwright. Stories include the life-threatening electric shock from a counterfeit iPhone charger which led to the discovery of dangerous fakes on sale.
02-06-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 5 - Episode 3
Matt Allwright investigates the activities of conmen. In this episode, he exposes the dangerous fake motorcycle safety wear on sale to British consumers.
11-08-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 3 - Episode 8
Consumer series. This episode features the scandal of the fake charity collections taking advantage of people's generosity - Dominic Littlewood takes a look at how it is done.
21-05-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 5 - Episode 1
Matt Allwright investigates the conmen trying to get their hands on your money. This episode looks at the story of Cheznye Emmons, the 23-year-old fatally poisoned by fake gin.
05-08-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 5 - Episode 7
Matt Allwright investigates the activities of conmen. Matt reveals the fake Facebook profiles making people's lives difficult, and investigates the dangers of fake washing powder.
06-05-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 3 - Episode 6
Consumer series. City of London police go in pursuit of one of the country's most audacious ID fraudsters, whose fakery is taking hundreds of thousands of pounds off the state.
10-07-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 3 - Episode 3
Dominic Littlewood goes on the road with the Greater Manchester police as they crack down on the fakers at the heart of Britain's counterfeiting capital, the Strangeways district.
07-07-2014
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Fake Britain
Series 4 - Episode 2
Consumer series with Matt Allwright. Stories include the fake child car seats that could kill, and the dramatic moment a false marriage is stopped by UK Border Agency officers.
30-05-2014
BBC 1