- Country: N/A
- Genres: N/A
- Release: 1981-01-06
- Director: N/A
- Writers: N/A
- Language: English
- Stars: Madeline Smith , Bernard Holley , Mike Savage , Roy Macready , Janet Ellis , Simon Gipps-Kent , Oona Kirsch , Ann Emery
- Runtime: min
- Awards: N/A
- AKA: The Deceivers , The Deceivers (United Kingdom)
- Plot: Before he became famous with Game for a Laugh, presenter Jeremy Beadle was known for this general interest and educational show on the BBC. It was aimed at a school audience and maybe explains his fascination in those 'gotcha' type of shows he became famous for.The Deceivers was a television series recounting the history of swindlers and hoaxers. Beadle was the amiable presenter and the programme mixed information with humorous sketches.It was a refreshing show aimed at a young audience which did not talk down at them but still educated and entertained.Beadle would go on to make a similar format show a year later concentrating on inventions and science called Eureka.
- IMDB:tt1186333
The Deceivers Cast
Madeline Smith
Various
Bernard Holley
Various
Mike Savage
Various
Roy Macready
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Janet Ellis
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Simon Gipps-Kent
Various
Oona Kirsch
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Ann Emery
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