Bradley Walsh's fake gameshow aims to expose gambling tactics
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 09:33 · Archive
Bradley Walsh presented a fake gameshow on Channel 4 designed to educate viewers about gambling industry techniques.
TV presenter Bradley Walsh presented a fake gameshow called The Million Pound Shot on Channel 4 on Sunday night, designed to educate viewers about gambling industry tactics. The programme was presented initially as an ordinary quiz where contestants could win a million pounds, with a hidden twist.
During the first half, the three contestants used their bank cards in a chip and pin machine when they wanted to play a question. Walsh told the audience the players were gambling their real money. The studio descended into chaos when members of the audience began to speak out as one of the fake contestants, Reece, appeared to lose thousands of pounds. A bystander called the concept of the show 'disgusting' after Reece was offered the opportunity to incur further debt. Reece and his girlfriend Leslie, who was watching in the audience, became distressed and were led off stage.
Walsh has said he hopes the programme has educated viewers about 'the techniques of the gambling industry'. The broadcast comes as a recent health study showed that in Bradford, 16,600 people are likely to have a diagnosable level of harm related to gambling.
How it is being reported
- The Million Pound Shot: Your reactions to Channel 4 'faux gameshow' starring Yorkshire actorTV presenter Bradley Walsh hopes his new programme, a faux gameshow, has educated viewers about “the techniques of the gambling industry”.Yorkshire Post · 2 Nov, 08:56
- Million Pound Shot - Bradley Walsh hopes faux gameshow educated viewers on gamblingTV presenter Bradley Walsh hopes his new programme, a faux gameshow, has educated viewers about “the techniques of the gambling industry”.Telegraph & Argus · 1 Nov, 22:53
In this story: Bradley Walsh · Channel 4 · Bradford
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log
Comments (0)