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In this episode of Get Doc’d, Daphne, Wilsen, and "El Profesor" Michael dive into the unbelievable true story behind the Prime Video docu-series The Greatest Show Never Made.

In 2002, dozens of hopeful contestants gave up their jobs, homes, and routines for a mysterious reality show promising £100,000… only to discover the show didn’t exist. What followed was a surreal mix of ambition, deception, and early reality-TV chaos that still echoes two decades later.

The crew unpacks the series’ biggest themes, including:
 • Why people were so eager to chase fame in the early 2000s
 • How “Nik” fabricated an entire TV production from scratch — and why contestants believed him
 • The emotional fallout and long-term impact on the people involved

Smart, funny, and full of “wait… WHAT?” moments, this conversation breaks down how the greatest show never made accidentally became the greatest story never told — until now.

Filmmakers, This One's For You!

We mentioned an incredible opportunity on the show: The Nonfiction Hotlist has partnered with Yahoo Media Group to distribute 20 short documentary films with paid licensing fees.

If you have a completed short doc (10-40 minutes, finished between Jan 2023 and March 2026), this is your chance for global distribution and promotional support.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2026.

➡️ Submit your film and get all the details here: Yahoo x NFH — nonfiction hotlist.

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