About this episode

Tess investigates a shocking method of filling live studio audiences, uncovering a widespread practice.

After Tess learns about a shocking method of filling live studio audiences, she is sent on a long journey to get to the bottom of a clandestine and widespread practice.

People in this episode

Host: Tess Barker

Topics covered

• studio audiences
• clandestine practices
• entertainment industry
• audience manipulation
• documentary investigation

Keywords

• live studio audience
• audience filling
• entertainment
• investigation
• clandestine practices

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