Faking It (2000)
Faking It was a television programme originating on Channel 4 which has spawned various international remakes, including a United States version which began in 2003 on the TLC network. Devised by Stephen Lambert of RDF Media, the programme's original concept was "a modern-day Pygmalion", referring to the George Bernard Shaw play in which flower girl Eliza Doolittle is trained to appear like an aristocrat.The series ended on Boxing day 2006 with faker Sharon Pallister transforming from cleaner to burlesque performer and featured Wayne Sleep, Miss Immodesty Blaize and Dita von Teese
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Episode 1 - Burgerman to Chef
Release Date: 2001-11-06Burger-van proprietor Ed Devlin attempts to pass himself off as a professional chef.
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Episode 2 - Sheep Shearer to Hairdresser
Release Date: 2001-11-13Farmer's son Gavin learns the basics of hairdressing from legendary stylist Trevor Sorbie.
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Episode 3 - Ballet Dancer to Wrestler
Release Date: 2001-11-20Ballet dancer Kaspar Cornish is taught how to fake it as a professional wrestler.
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Episode 4 - Showgirl to Showjumper
Release Date: 2001-11-27Nightclub dancer Shelley learns to fake it as a showjumper under the tutelage of Tim Stockdale and Marianne Trevor-Roper.