‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions
Popular Australian documentary series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' and 'Outback Opal Hunters' are facing allegations that they are scripted reality shows rather than authentic documentaries. Insiders and media watchdogs have pointed to staged scenes involving producers, raising questions about their eligibility for government funding.
Victoria Hart/Guardian Design Australian television ‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scripted
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