Faking It UK

Gary Glitter amassed huge sales, churning out a string of chart‑topping singles throughout the 1970s and becoming one of the era’s best‑selling artists. Yet the public image he cultivated stood in stark contrast to a far more troubling reality. In this special, a group of experts sift through past interviews and key moments from his court appearances, piecing together a picture that strips away the glossy veneer of his musical fame. By closely analysing the recorded testimony and legal proceedings, they aim to lay bare the darker aspects of his life that have long been hidden behind his glittering pop persona.

Gary Glitter amassed huge sales, churning out a string of chart‑topping singles throughout the 1970s and becoming one of the era’s best‑selling artists. Yet the public image he cultivated stood in stark contrast to a far more troubling reality. In this special, a group of experts sift through past interviews and key moments from his court appearances, piecing together a picture that strips away the glossy veneer of his musical fame. By closely analysing the recorded testimony and legal proceedings, they aim to lay bare the darker aspects of his life that have long been hidden behind his glittering pop persona.