Matthew Macfayden, Michael Sheen, Helen McCrory and Sian Clifford to star in Quiz, a new three-part drama series, directed by Stephen Frears.
Based on the extraordinary and sensational story of how Charles and Diana Ingram attempted an ‘audacious heist’ on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Along with their accomplice Tecwen Whittock, who was sitting in the audience, were accused of cheating their way to a million pounds on what was, the most popular game show on earth in 2001.
The couple stood trial for conspiring by coughing during the recording to signify the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions posed to the Major by the host, Chris Tarrant.
Directed by globally renowned director, Stephen Frears it stars Matthew Macfadyen as Major Charles Ingram, Michael Sheen as TV presenter, Chris Tarrant, Sian Clifford as Diana Ingram, Mark Bonnar as Celador Television Chairman, Paul Smith, Helen McCrory as Sonia Woodley QC, Michael Jibson as Tecwen Whittock and Aisling Bea as ITV Entertainment Commissioner, Claudia Rosencrantz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siXq83o_qhM
Filming is currently underway in London and will air on ITV on a yet to be released date.
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