05/11/2012
Alastair McKee investigates the Bristol fraudster who convinced Big Brother celebrities to take part in a non-existent reality show.
Will Glennon finds out what the challenges for the new elected Bristol Mayor will be.
And Mark Horton follows the restoration of Portishead lighthouse.
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Reality TV celebrities targeted by conman
Reality TV celebrities have been targeted by a notorious Bristol conman looking to convince investors he is a successful media producer, a Â鶹Éç investigation has found.
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Selva Carmichael, 51, now of Chackmore, Buckinghamshire, presented himself as Silva 'Silver Fox' Michael, the president of WorldScreen Group to win over potential investors.
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Â鶹Éç Inside Out has discovered Carmichael also failed to pay celebrity-backed charity the Five Stars Appeal thousands of pounds worth of promised donations.
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Carmichael, who ran a major Spanish property scam from Bristol more than a decade ago, has failed to respond to inquiries made by the Â鶹Éç.
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on the Â鶹Éç News website.
Selva Carmichael
Reality TV celebrities have been targeted by a notorious Bristol conman looking to convince investors he is a successful media producer.
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Selva Carmichael, 51, posed as Silva Michael, boss of WorldScreen Group.
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He filmed with Big Brother stars Mario Marconi and Lisa Appleton for a show that never aired and posed as the manager of The X Factor singer Chico.
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Carmichael, who is now being sued by one investor for more than £42,000, declined to comment on the allegations.
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on the Â鶹Éç News website.
Blacknore lighthouse in Portishead gets its lamp back
A lighthouse near Bristol which was saved from demolition is complete once again after its lamp was put back.
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The community group which bought Blacknore lighthouse, near Portishead, has agreed a 10-year loan of the light.
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on the Â鶹Éç News website.Ìý
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair McKee |
| Series Editor | Dimitri Houtart |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Nov 2012 19:30Â鶹Éç One West