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The Hoax

Drama based on the true story of Clifford Irving (Richard Gere), a novelist who convinces a publisher to accept a fake autobiography of reclusive billionaire aviator Howard Hughes.

The true story of how novelist Clifford Irving successfully sold his entirely made-up biography of tycoon Howard Hughes for millions of dollars.

In truth not authorised at all, but containing facts Irving unscrupulously went to great lengths to acquire, it still goes to publication. Obsessed by the project, and Hughes, Irving has to bravely call everybody's bluff several times in order to reach his bounty - the cheque.

1 hour, 47 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Feb 201400:40
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

Clifford IrvingRichard Gere
Andrea TateHope Davis
Dick SuskindAlfred Molina
Edith SuskindMarcia Gay Harden
Nina Van PallandtJulie Delpy
Shelton FisherStanley Tucci
Harold McGrawJohn Carter
Ralph GravesZeljko Ivanek
Noah DietrichEli Wallach
Albert VanderkampChristopher Evan Welch
DirectorLasse Hallstrom

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Feb 201123:15
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Tue 1 Feb 201123:45
    BBC One Wales
  • Mon 4 Jun 201200:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Mon 4 Jun 201200:40
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sun 25 Aug 201323:30
    BBC Two
  • Tue 11 Feb 201423:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Wed 12 Feb 201400:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Wed 12 Feb 201400:40
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only