Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
- TV documentary
- Channel 4
- 2017
- 1 episode
Documentary following prankster and comedian Simon Brodkin as he plans and executes a number of audacious stunts. Also features Ilan Sherman and Tina Hobley.
Press clippings
Preview - Britain's Greatest Hoaxer
Continuing Channel 4's Fake News Week, this documentary looks at how the comedian Simon Brodkin has found fame (and possibly infamy among some people) with his hoaxes.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 7th February 2017Simon Brodkin makes part of his living as "chav" character Lee Nelson, but he atones for that in his other life as a prankster, targeting the undeservingly rich and powerful. We follow him as he punctures the patriotic puffery of Britain's Got Talent, entering the competition as a rapping rabbi; re-christens Philip Green's yacht the BHS Destroyer; and pulls off a satisfying stunt against Donald Trump involving Nazi golf balls.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 7th February 2017Comedian says Simon Cowell 'furious' about BGT prank
The comedian who pretended to be a "rapping rabbi" on Britain's Got Talent has told 5 live he thought Simon Cowell would be amused by his stunt.
Simon Brodkin told 5 live's Afternoon Edition: "I thought Simon Cowell would have a sense of humour about it and would find the whole thing funny", but he has been told he is "pretty furious" about the prank.
BBC News, 7th February 2017Why I chose to prank Britain's Got Talent
My name's Simon Brodkin. I used to be a medical doctor but now I play pranks on people. My mother is so proud.
Simon Brodkin, Radio Times, 6th February 2017Simon Brodkin: why I threw swastika golfballs at Trump
He stage-invaded Kanye, gave Blatter a cash shower, and got cuffed for riling Trump. As Simon Brodkin gets his own TV show, he reveals why Scottish police are the best - and Swiss officers the worst.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 1st February 2017Channel 4 reveals Fake News Week
Channel 4 will broadcast a documentary about satirist-prankster Simon Brodkin, and a new panel show looking at 'fake news', early in February.
British Comedy Guide, 19th January 2017