Hustle

10 March, 2006 by The_Boss

New Series starts on BBC 1 Friday 10th March 2006 at 9pm.

The con is back on as the team of top-notch confidence tricksters returns with some new scams.
Fresh from an expensive spell in Las Vegas, the team is strapped for cash and desperate to get back into the game.

Their first target is Benny Frazier, an obnoxious pub owner who smuggles in illegal immigrants to work for him. His son and apple of his eye, Joey, is keen to hit the big time as a British Eminem – he’s the most talentless fool the team has ever had the pleasure to con.

Never one to turn down a challenge,Albert ropes in Benny by telling him about a friend (Danny) who’s big in the record industry. As usual, Danny speaks before putting his brain in gear and promises not only to take Joey to the exclusive and prestigious Mobos, but also to get his demo played on Radio 1!

After blagging entry into the Mobos,Ash tracks down a rather tipsy Sara Cox and sneakily stashes a copy of Joey’s single in her handbag. Posing as a big-shot American hip hop record producer, Mickey is the man who is going to make Benny’s son’s dream come true.

Thrilled to be rubbing shoulders with his idols and industry moguls, Joey’s brimming with joy. When Joey’s record is played on Radio 1, Benny is putty in their hands. Having gained his trust, Mickey convinces Benny to part with £100,000 to get Joey’s record promotions off the ground.

However, Benny catches on to the con, and it’s up to Ash to come up with plan B – with a little help from the boys in blue.

Albert is played by Robert Vaughn, Mickey by Adrian Lester, Danny by Marc Warren,Ash by Robert Glenister, Stacie by Jaime Murray, Benny Frazier by Mel Smith and Joey by Ben Smith. Sara Cox and Linford Christie guest star.