Quiz: Miniseries

2020

Created by James Graham, Stephen Frears
3 episodes
Drama
True Story & Biography

In this mini-series, based on the real-life scandal, Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) is Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant Major Charles Ingram.... More

In this mini-series, based on the real-life scandal, Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) is Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant Major Charles Ingram. After appearing on the game show, he and his wife (Fleabag's Sian Clifford) are accused of cheating. Michael Sheen (Good Omens) steps into the shoes of quizmaster Chris Tarrant.

From director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena). Based on the books Quiz by James Graham Bad Show: the Quiz, the Cough, the Millionaire Major by Bob Woffinden and James Plaskett.

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Quiz: Miniseries episodes

Episode 1

When television producer Paul Smith puts everything on the line... More to make ITV quiz show and overnight sensation `Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', one family's much-loved pub quiz hobby turns into outright obsession.

Episode 2

When seemingly hopeless contestant Charles Ingram returns for his second... More night in the hot seat, he is a brand new man with a brand new strategy. With the audience on the edge of their seats, Charles dithers and about-turns up the question ladder.

Episode 3

Persecuted and hounded by the public and press - Charles,... More Diana and Tecwen head to court. At first it seems the case for the prosecution is a fait accompli, but as the case for the defence gets underway, the jury learn there is far more to the story than they know.

Quiz: Miniseries | Ratings & Reviews

"“Quiz” can feel frustratingly basic at times, suffering from slights and gaps that make the three episodes sail while feeling incomplete. The series would have benefited from either being a 90-minute movie or at least five episodes."

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IndieWire

"nce the nuts and bolts are dealt with and the focus shifts to the Ingrams and life among normal humans outside the TV studios, the drama becomes as addictive as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? proved."

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The Guardian

"When it does come together, “Quiz” is as compelling as the show that first inspired it."

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Variety

"While I don't always believe this, it's an experience that plays out with more purity if you come in knowing as little as possible."

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Hollywood Reporter

"Quiz is smart, entertaining, and told with a great sense of efficiency. By sticking to three hour-long episodes, it provides all wheat and no chaff."

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