The Convention Crasher

1h

Documentary

Comedy

The Convention Crasher is the title of a documentary originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2007 on Channel 4. The one-off documentary followed Justin Lee Collins as he entered the world of celebrity lookalikes and attempted to become one himself before visiting a convention for them. The show returned on 17 January 2008 for a series with Justin Lee Collins this time crashing three conventions, each on magic, ventriloquism and clowning.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

17th Jan 2008

Justin has just 4 weeks to transform himself in to a master illusionist and attend a convention in Ohio.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

24th Jan 2008

Justin attempts to pass himself off as a ventriloquist in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

31st Jan 2008

Justin trains to become a clown before flying to a convention in Houston.

First air date

25th Jan 2007

Last air date

31st Jan 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks