---
title: "Fake or Fortune?"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fake-or-fortune-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 40289
imdb_id: "tt2033616"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 14
episodes_count: 57
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Fake or Fortune? (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fake-or-fortune-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Fake or Fortune? is a television series first released in 2011. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 14 seasons and 57 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Art detectives uncover hidden histories behind famous works"

### Why Watch
- Engaging real‑world art investigations
- Features expert insights from Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould

### Caveats & Content Note
- It's a documentary, not fictional drama
- Focuses exclusively on art provenance
- Tone & Suitability: The series has a TV‑PG rating and is suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: investigative, educational, thoughtful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Britbox Apple TV Channel, Magellan TV, BBC Select Apple Tv channel | The Roku Channel | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | BBC iPlayer | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | BritBox, Magellan TV, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel | tvo, Knowledge Network | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | ABC iview | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fiona Bruce** as *Self - Presenter*
- **Philip Mould** as *Self - Presenter*
- **Aviva Burnstock** as *Self - Technical Specialist*
- **Bendor Grosvenor** as *Self - Researcher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Fake or Fortune?
Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate the provenance or attribution of notable artworks.

### Q: Who presents the series?
The series is presented by journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould.

### Q: Which network broadcasts Fake or Fortune?
It is broadcast on BBC One.

### Q: What genre does the show belong to?
It is a documentary and reality television series.

### Q: When did Fake or Fortune? first air?
The series premiered in 2011.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Fake or Fortune? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/40289)
- [Fake or Fortune?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fake_or_Fortune)
- [Fake or Fortune? - Wikipedia](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Fake_or_Fortune)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*