Wondery’s first British Scandal season of 2022 turns to the TV world and explores the infamous Who Wants to be a Millionaire? scandal from twenty years ago.
British Scandal: The Coughing Major tells the story of the biggest scandal in British television quiz history.
In 2001 Major Charles Ingram became the third person to win the million-pound prize on the top ratings show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. But even as the show is recording, the producers think he’s cheating.
Ingram was an Army Major. He’s the backbone of the British Establishment. So did he cheat? Or was it all a big misunderstanding?
The Coughing Major is the latest British Scandal season, narrated by Alice Levine and Matt Forde. The hosts examine the events that led up to the infamous “win”, reliving each step to try and get to the truth of what really happened.
Each series tells the story of a major modern-day scandal that not only rocked the UK but sent shockwaves around the globe.
British Scandal from Wondery launches its new season with The Coughing Major on Tuesday 8 February, available on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Wondery app.
