Do you remember Harpo Marx-lookalike James Harries, the child genius who appeared regularly on TV chat shows in the 80's and early 90's? Billed as a child prodigy, he astonished the nation with his apparently encyclopaedic knowledge of antiques, and his love of good manners, and even spoke of plans to become Prime Minister. Whatever happened to him..? James is now Lauren. 'Little Lady Fauntleroy' is an extraordinary, jaw-dropping, hilarious documentary that tracks down James Harries and his family. And what a family. At first sight, they may seem to be a houseful of geniuses, but although every single member has a PhD in Metaphysics, we soon discover that some were purchased from a fake university in the USA, while the others were awarded to them by themselves. Nevertheless, their walls are dotted with these certificates, degrees, and awards - all of them 100% fake. Experience Keith Allen's quiet horror and incredulousness from the very first frame as he gradually comes to terms with the insanity of the household he's walked into...
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