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The Million Pound Shaman Scam

The Million Pound Shaman Scam

2026•58m•5.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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5.0/10(1)

In the wealthy London suburb of Hampstead, residents are scammed out of a million pounds by a prolific fraudster who masquerades as a shaman.

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Production

HLP

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 4, 2026

Last Aired

January 11, 2026

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2026-01-04
A spellbinding, self-styled shaman offers to heal people who are ill, suffering or in trouble. But her spiritual help comes with a heavy price.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2026-01-11
Penniless and distraught victims of a shamanic faith fraud, together with a Sunday Times journalist, fight to bring a dangerous fraudster to justice.

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