The dawn of the millennium saw a new quiz show rise and it had the nation hooked.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, hosted by Chris Tarrant, had a primetime slot on ITV and it made millionaires of its contestants.

The show made headlines when former British Army major Charles Ingram was accused of coughing his way to the jackpot and this is the focus of a new stage play.

Norwich Evening News: Lewis Reeves (Charles Ingram) and Charley Webb (Diana Ingram) in Quiz Picture: Johan PerssonLewis Reeves (Charles Ingram) and Charley Webb (Diana Ingram) in Quiz Picture: Johan Persson (Image: Johan Persson)

QUIZ: The Coughing Major Millionaire Scandal heads to Norwich Theatre Royal between October 31 and November 4 2023. 

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Following a sell-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, James Graham's smash-hit play transferred to London's West End with sensational reviews in 2018.

In 2020, millions tuned in to see the three-part ITV adaptation starring Michael Sheen, Matthew Macfadyen and Sian Clifford.

The play is set between Southwark Crown Court and the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? studio.

Norwich Evening News: Mark Benton as David Liddington in Quiz Picture: Johan Persson Mark Benton as David Liddington in Quiz Picture: Johan Persson (Image: Johan Persson)

It tells both sides of the story, delving into the defence and prosecution of Charles Ingram (Lewis Reeves) and his wife Diana, played by Emmerdale actress Charley Webb.

Impressionist Rory Bremner stars as Chris Tarrant in the show.

As a mimic, he has provided impersonations of prime ministers and presidents - from Major, Blair, Cameron and Brown to Clinton, Bush and Trump.

Norwich Evening News: Danielle Henry, Rory Bremner and Leo Wringer in Quiz Picture: Johan PerssonDanielle Henry, Rory Bremner and Leo Wringer in Quiz Picture: Johan Persson (Image: Johan Persson)

He said: "I'm very excited about this - not just the challenge of playing Chris Tarrant in long form but bringing the scandal that caught the public's imagination to a live audience every night.

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"What really happened? The jury is out and this time it is up to you!"

The show asks the audience to make its final judgment with Who Wants to be a Millionaire?-style keypads.

Buy tickets at norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630000.

You can also pick up a copy of Thursday's EDP or Norwich Evening News for a chance to win tickets.