The Real Hustle

“The Real Hustle” is a television series produced by the BBC and created by Objective Productions, with writing credits to Alexis Conran and Paul Wilson. The program showcases a variety of confidence tricks, magic illusions, distraction scams, and proposition bets, all executed on unsuspecting members of the public by Conran, Wilson, and the “sexy swindler” Jessica-Jane Clement. Starting from the 10th season, titled “New Recruits,” Jazz Lintott and Polly Parsons joined the team of hustlers.

Throughout the series, it is emphasized that all individuals targeted by the scams are genuinely deceived, and any money they lose is reimbursed after filming. According to the BBC’s website, the people featured in the show are unaware they are being conned; they have either been set up by friends and family or believe they are participating in a different television program.

After the 11th season concluded, host Alexis Conran tweeted that there were “no plans for season 12,” indicating that the show was unlikely to continue.