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.
Broadcaster: BBC Two/Timewatch
TX Date: April 1999
Total Episodes: 1
Duration: 60 mins
Executive Producer(s): Richard Bradley
Useful Links: BBC
Press Comments: "Riveting documentary" - Radio Times
"This is brilliant stuff" - Evening Standard
"A wonderful documentary" - The Daily Telegraph