Quiz
Quiz

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Quiz

2020
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

The story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major who caused a major scandal in the early 2000s after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Ingram, his wife Diana and an accomplice, Tecwen Whittock, who was sitting in the audience, initially pulled off the on-screen heist before being caught and standing trial.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users91%
Director: Stephen FrearsGenres: Biographical, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The miniseries chronicles the true story of the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" cheating scandal involving Charles Ingram. Ingram, a former British Army officer, was accused and convicted of cheating his way to winning the top prize on the popular quiz show in 2001 with the help of his wife and a "coughing Major" accomplice in the audience.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its compelling dramatization of the true story, "Quiz" was praised for its sharp writing, engaging performances, and its ability to recreate the atmosphere of the original "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" broadcast. The series successfully balanced the tension of the quiz show with the dramatic elements of the subsequent legal battle and public outcry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engrossing and meticulously crafted, capturing the absurdity and tension of the scandal.

  • Superb performances, particularly from Matthew Macfadyen, bring the characters to life.

  • Effectively balances the thrill of the game show with the drama of the trial.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the miniseries for its faithful and entertaining retelling of the infamous quiz show scandal, highlighting the strong acting and compelling narrative. Many found it to be a fascinating and well-executed drama.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple awards including BAFTA Television Awards and RTS Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The actual "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" producers and broadcaster ITV initially cooperated with the production, but later withdrew their support and took legal action, claiming the series unfairly portrayed their involvement and decision-making processes.

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