Grey Owl: The Great White Hoax

1x60 mins

The story of Archie Belaney, who conned a generation into believing he was 'Grey Owl', an American Indian who charmed the public with his mystical affinity with nature.

This in-depth focus on the greatest charlatan attracted the highest ratings for BBC2's Timewatch strand.

Production Information

Broadcaster: BBC Two/Timewatch

TX Date: April 1999

Total Episodes: 1

Duration: 60 mins

Executive Producer(s): Richard Bradley

Press Comments: "Riveting documentary" - Radio Times

"This is brilliant stuff" - Evening Standard

"A wonderful documentary" - The Daily Telegraph