{"id":349822,"date":"2023-08-09T22:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-real-hustle-2006\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T21:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T03:15:41","slug":"shows-like-the-real-hustle-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-real-hustle-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like The Real Hustle (2006)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A team of real-life confidence tricksters carry out notorious scams on unsuspecting members of the general public whilst hidden cameras capture all the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Alexis Conran, R. Paul Wilson, Jessica-Jane Stafford, Marc Rogers
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11 seasons, 109 episodes, 29-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like The Real Hustle (2006)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)<\/h3>\n \n
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The Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like Andr\u00e9 Pr\u00e9vin.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
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9 seasons, 70 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em (1973)<\/h3>\n \n
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Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte, Jane Hylton
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3 seasons, 23 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Hustle (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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Host John Henry follows entrepreneurs struggling to take their dreams to the next level.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> John Henry, Mara Hoffman, Jennifer Grygiel, Jonathan Grado
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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When it comes to TV shows that blend entertainment with education, few have managed to strike the balance as well as “The Real Hustle” did. Premiering in 2006, this British television series took viewers into the world of cons, scams, and hustles, showing not just how they’re performed but also how to protect oneself against them. The show’s unique approach, combining hidden camera footage with expert commentary, made it a standout. Let’s explore what made “The Real Hustle” a must-watch and why it remains relevant.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “The Real Hustle” was about exposing the tricks and tactics used by con artists to cheat everyday people out of their money. The show’s creators, Alexis Conran, Paul Wilson, and Jessica-Jane Clement, didn’t just tell viewers about these scams; they showed them. Acting as the hustlers, they executed a wide range of cons on unsuspecting members of the public, all under the watchful eyes of hidden cameras. After each hustle, they would reveal themselves and explain how the scam worked and how to avoid falling victim to it.<\/p>\n

The Hustles<\/h2>\n

“The Real Hustle” covered a broad spectrum of scams, from simple street cons to sophisticated digital frauds. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n