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Charles Ingram
Charles William Ingram (born 6 August 1963) is an English novelist, computer repairman, and former British Army major who became known for being accused and convicted of cheating on the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2001, after winning the maximum prize of one million pounds. Following a lengthy trial at Southwark Crown Court, he was convicted on a single count of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception. He was convicted of an unrelated insurance fraud in 2003, and ordered to resign his commission as a major by the Army Board.
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ITV to re-air Charles Ingram Millionaire cheat episode after Quiz's success 19 years on
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mirror.co.ukITV have tweeted telling fans of plans to re-air the heavily talked-about Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? episode in which Charles Ingram cheated in a desperate bid to take home the prize money.
The broadcaster said would show the infamous episode 19 years on from its original air date, following the monumental success of ITV's Quiz - a three-part drama that follows Charles' coughing scandal on the hit show.
Contestants on the show had to answer 21 questions of increasing difficulty and increasing cash values - from £1 all the way to £1million.
ITV are now to air Charles' stint in the hot seat so viewers can see it for themselves, as their drama based on the events comes to a conclusion.
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