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A quiz show champion reaches the million-pound question, only for suspicious coughs to spark a scandal that grips the nation.
This episode revisits the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire coughing scandal, tracing how Charles Ingram, his wife Diana, and Tecwen Whittock became the centre of a media storm and courtroom battle. We explore the evidence, the trial, the role of Chris Tarrant, and the twists that inspired ITV’s Quiz, all while asking whether the Coughing Major was truly guilty.
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By Kyle Risi & Adam Cox, Bleav4.9
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A quiz show champion reaches the million-pound question, only for suspicious coughs to spark a scandal that grips the nation.
This episode revisits the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire coughing scandal, tracing how Charles Ingram, his wife Diana, and Tecwen Whittock became the centre of a media storm and courtroom battle. We explore the evidence, the trial, the role of Chris Tarrant, and the twists that inspired ITV’s Quiz, all while asking whether the Coughing Major was truly guilty.
Topics include
Resources and Further Reading
Host & Show Info
Community & Calls to Action
Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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