The Fake Sheikh
This three-part documentary series unveils how Mazher used false identities to expose sports stars, politicians, and other celebrities in order to rise to fame. However, the very same thing caused a drastic downfall in his career and life when he was convicted of breaking the law and imprisoned for 15 months.
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10 unique people credited
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Ali Afzal
as Mazher Mahmood
Belal Sabir
as Paul Samrai
John Craggs
as Jeremy Dein K.C.
Paul Samrai
as Self - News Of The World Tipster
Neil Wallis
as Self - News Of The World Executive Editor
Paul Mcmullan
as Self - News Of The World Journalist
Aylia Fox
as Self - News Of The World Journalist
Emma Morgan
as Self - Former Glamour Model
Paul Connew
as Self - News Of The World Deputy Editor
Yoan Vermeulen
as Steve Grayson
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