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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.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Nov 2012 19:30

Reality TV celebrities targeted by conman

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 91Èȱ¬ 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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91Èȱ¬ 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 91Èȱ¬.

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on the 91Èȱ¬ News website.

Selva Carmichael

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 91Èȱ¬ News website.

Blacknore lighthouse in Portishead gets its lamp back

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 91Èȱ¬ News website.Ìý

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Alastair McKee
Series Editor Dimitri Houtart

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