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On Halloween 1992, millions tuned in for a live ghost hunt. They had no idea it was fake. This is the story of the most terrifying night in British television.

 It looked like a genuine live investigation into a haunted suburban home, fronted by trusted national treasures Michael Parkinson and Sarah Greene, with a real phone-in number. Though billed as a drama by the BBC, hardly anyone realised the whole thing was fiction. As the scares escalated around a ghost called 'Pipes', families believed they were watching the supernatural unfold for real. The backlash was ferocious.  Buried for years, Ghostwatch is now a cult landmark – its story told by the creators, the stars, and those who watched as children and never forgot.

International Distribution by Sphere Abacus. 

Awarded Best Documentary at the 2023 Broadcast Digital Awards

CMG Productions secured exclusive access to Emma Samuel, widow of ex-Premier League footballer Jlloyd Samuel. This gripping documentary follows Jlloyd’s rise from East London’s streets to footballing success—before his tragic 2018 death revealed financial mismanagement and a secret double life.

The film topped Netflix UK’s charts upon its 2024 release.

A behind-the-scenes look at Brazil’s legendary 2002 World Cup-winning team, told from the dressing room and set against the shadow of their 1998 Final defeat.

Built around six hours of unseen footage filmed by Brazilian football icon Juliano Belletti, the documentary offers an unprecedented insight into the squad. Executive produced by Roberto Carlos and Belletti, it features giants of the game including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and David Beckham, and captures the story of one of football’s greatest teams.

Nominated for a 2024 True Crime Award, and a Broadcast Digital Award for Best Documentary

This 90 minute feature documentary reveals the the story of Medi Abalimba, a former footballer who took on the identities of a Premier League star, MI6 agent and US Navy Seal. His sophisticated web of lies conned multiple victims – breaking hearts, stealing millions, and destroying lives.

With access to those scammed, we tell the story from the victims’ perspective, revealing the lengths Abalimba went to in his elaborate cons.

The Footballer Fraudster reached number 5 in the Netflix UK Chart when released on the streamer in 2024.

Shortlisted for a Broadcast Sport Award for Best Documentary in 2024

In 2021, the world of athletics was shocked to its core when three female athletes were murdered in Kenya, two in the renowned elite running community of Iten. All had been killed by the men closest to them – their partners and coaches. Shortlisted for a Broadcast Sport Award for Best Documentary in 2024, this is the story of all three women, and the proliferation of control and violence that goes hand in hand with the coaching of female athletes in Kenya and beyond…

Fake matches, bribed referees, criminal betting syndicates, and a web of deceit and lies with one notorious match fixer sitting in its centre.

This is the story of how one of the biggest scandals in football unfolded.

To his friends, family and former professional rugby teammates he was a quiet ’teddy bear’, but little did they know that Joseph Ntshongwana was a serial killer who stalked the streets of Durban in his car searching for victims.

After killing four men with an axe, and attempting to kill two others, a crack police team was put together to solve the cases leading to the shocking arrest of former Blue Bulls rugby player Ntshongwana.

This is the journey of four young boys and their coach who travelled from the Ivory Coast to Europe on the promise of footballing glory. Engineered by rogue agents the dream became a nightmare, from the hope of footballing glory to broken dreams.

This is the story of the first case to make it to trial in Europe for trafficking in football.

CMG Productions has taken over production of Air Warriors for The Smithsonian Channel. The series takes the audience behind the scenes to reveal emotive and untold stories of the UK and US military’s most iconic aircraft.

CMG brought a human dimension to series 10, attracting a younger and more diverse audience while maintaining the series’ loyal viewership.

CMG Productions were appointed by Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America to develop and deliver all of the ‘Ceremonies’ content for the 2023 Ryder Cup, which included the Welcome To Rome show from the Opening Ceremony and the Trophy Presentation. Our brief was to respect the tradition of the competition, yet be innovative and challenge what had been done before – all of which we achieved – and more – in a ‘game changing’ series of shows that formed the backbone to the most memorable Ryder Cup for a generation.

CMG Productions developed and produced the live coverage and highlights of the inaugural Icons Series, a world-first sport and entertainment concept broadcast in 40 global territories. Harry Kane, Ash Barty and James Milner participated as the USA took on the Rest of the World in a Ryder Cup-style team match-play golf competition.

CMG Productions successfully modernised and refreshed coverage of The Legends Tour with innovative features and items, more in-depth analysis, and features on the incredible destinations that the Tour visits.