Was infamous Alien Autopsy actually REAL? New ‘bonkers' Louis Theroux-produced documentary attempts to find out

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THE world was left in shock when grainy film footage featuring a so-called Alien Autopsy was released in 1995.
Now a new documentary from Louis Theroux's production company Mindhouse will re-examine the bizarre tale.
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Footage featuring a so-called Alien Autopsy was released in 1995
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Louis Theroux's production company Mindhouse will re-examine the bizarre tale in a new documentary
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Alien Autopsy attempts to discover the truth behind the mysterious footage
Alien Autopsy attempts to answer the question: was it a total hoax or based on a genuine occurrence?
While the 18-minute 1995 film was found to have been made in a flat in Camden, North London, many are still convinced it is not only based on an actual alien autopsy, but includes images from a 1947 film.
These appeared to show three officials in hazmat suits dissecting the corpse of an alien recovered from a crash-site near Roswell, New Mexico.
The new documentary's director John Dower said: 'With its makers describing it as 'a restoration' it is still possible that it's based on original frames from an existing post-war film.
'I've directed some bonkers documentaries, but never one which is so difficult to work out what is real and what isn't.'
When it was released 20 years ago, the footage became an instant sensation, captivating film experts, military analysts, and the Secret Service.
As well as talking to those involved in the film, including artist John Humphries who created the 'alien' body being dissected, the new Sky Documentaries series uses the event to delver deeper into the world of ufology and the impact of Alien Autopsy.
FITTING TO FILM BONNIE
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The Bonnie Blue documentary has been defended by Channel 4 boss Ian Katz
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THE hugely controversial Bonnie Blue documentary has been defended by boss Ian Katz, who says Channel 4 has to 'reach the parts other broadcasters don't'.
Talking at Edinburgh TV Festival about the one-off special on the OnlyFans star and its hit series Virgin Island, which followed adults learning how to be intimate, he said other programme-makers are too 'risk averse'.
Ian said: 'I don't think anyone would seriously argue that that's a territory that Channel 4 should not be going into.
Viewers outraged at Bonnie Blue claiming she is a 'community worker' as she sleeps with 1,000 men in explosive new doc
'My view is that we took two huge issues and created a really meaningful, intelligent, nuanced debate.
'With 1,000 Men And Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, in particular, it was about what porn is doing to the younger generation.
'Both those shows were huge hits with viewers.
'Bonnie Blue is already our biggest hit of the year, and 60 per cent of the viewers were women, so the argument that it was a piece of titillation watched by dirty old men is dead in the water.'
He added: 'Channel 4 is not in the business of being shocking for shocking's sake.
'Our remit is to create meaningful discussion and prompt people to think about aspects of British life that others aren't engaging with.'
ROCK ME, AMADEUS
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Will Sharpe plays the lead in Amadeus
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Paul Bettany plays his rival Antonio Salieri
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Gabrielle Creevy plays Mozart's beloved wife Constanze Weber
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HERE is a sensational first look at Sky's new TV adaptation of the life of Mozart.
Like the landmark 1984 movie, it is called Amadeus (the composer's middle name), only this new version has The White Lotus star Will Sharpe in the lead.
Avengers' Paul Bettany plays his rival Antonio Salieri, an Italian composer who both loved and hated Mozart due to his superior talent.
The five-parter, which is due to drop later this year, also features Gabrielle Creevy as the muso's beloved wife Constanze Weber.
Set in bustling music hub of Vienna during the 18th century, Mozart's great love and Salieri become two opposing forces in his life.
At 25, he is no longer a child prodigy and needs to find work, but he craves creative freedom – among other things.
According to the press release Joe Barton and Julian Farino's adaptation will 'interrogate the mythic rivalry of the two composers.'
Anyone over a certain age will remember the Oscar-winning film, which starred F. Murray Abraham as Salieri and Tom Hulce as Mozart.
Judging by these pictures, the TV show will be just as captivating.
GANGS BACK ON PROWL
GANGS Of London has been given the green light for a fourth series.
Confirmed during the Edinburgh TV Festival, the Sky thriller will start filming this year and could be on screen by late 2026.
The most recent series, starring Joe Cole in the lead role of gangster Sean Wallace, dropped all ten episodes at once on the streaming service in March.
The show launched in 2020 and has been one of Sky's most successful dramas.
Details of the new storyline and cast members for series four have yet to be revealed.
CHANNEL 5 boss Ben Frow gave the most random quote of the festival during his 'spotlight' interview yesterday.
Discussing the fact a certain Take That frontman had been given a travelogue, he said: 'Why is Gary Barlow wandering around Australia talking wine, I mean, why?'
DAN CAN BIG IT UP AGAIN
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Danny Dyer has gone and bagged himself a third series of Mr Bigstuff
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DANNY DYER should crack open a tinny in celebration – he's only gone and bagged himself a third series of Mr Bigstuff.
The good news was confirmed during the TV festival by Sky Max, who've been thrilled by the fact it's become their highest-rated new original comedy in three years.
Former EastEnders star Danny plays the lead role of Lee, which earned him a Bafta win earlier this year.
In the first series, which debuted in 2024, he was seen bringing havoc to the life of his unsuspecting brother Glen, played by Ryan Sampson, who also created the series.
Sky only announced series two of the show last month.
LAW WAR LOOMING FOR DOM
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Sky has unveiled a huge new legal thriller starring Dominic West
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SKY has unveiled a huge new legal thriller starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller.
War is set in the elite world of London law and is already so well thought of that two series have been ordered all at once.
The team behind the show say it will launch with a legal wrangle that 'sends shockwaves through boardrooms, bedrooms and courtrooms alike.'
War follows two of the capital's most prestigious rival firms – Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne – as they go head to head in the divorce case of the century.
The show comes from top creator George Kay who also gave us Apple TV+ thriller Hijack with Idris Elba, and the global hit Lupin, on Netflix.
Similarly, War will air around the globe, but only on Sky here in the UK.
TODAY'S line-up at the Edinburgh TV Festival will be the highlight of the four-day event, featuring interviews with the big bosses from Sky, ITV and the BBC. Plus there will be the announcement of the festival's annual awards, hosted by comedian Nick Mohammed.