About this season
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
Episodes (4)
1. Burgerman to Chef
Aired 6 November 2001 • 60 min
Burger-van proprietor Ed Devlin attempts to pass himself off as a professional chef.
2. Sheep Shearer to Hairdresser
Aired 13 November 2001 • 60 min
Farmer's son Gavin learns the basics of hairdressing from legendary stylist Trevor Sorbie.
3. Ballet Dancer to Wrestler
Aired 20 November 2001 • 60 min
Ballet dancer Kaspar Cornish is taught how to fake it as a professional wrestler.
4. Showgirl to Showjumper
Aired 27 November 2001 • 60 min
Nightclub dancer Shelley learns to fake it as a showjumper under the tutelage of Tim Stockdale and Marianne Trevor-Roper.