Advertisement
Fame Junkie

Inspired by a recent survey which suggests that as many as 80% of school leavers aspire to becoming a celebrity, Garron Mitchell, a 29-year-old barman from north London, embarks on an experiment to infiltrate the so-called 'celebrity machine'.

In doing so he finds out if he really has what it takes to compete with the likes of Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse.

Watch clips from the episode now!

In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions

How far would you go for fame?

Comments

Jezz, London 2008-09-25

There's nothing wrong with being famous, u just have 2 do da right tings not da wrong! Look at all doze famus people who stay cleen, take advice & walk da right path and look were it got dem!

ClaireBear, Reading 2008-09-23

I wanna be an actress but I really would not want all the fame! I think it's such a shame teens wanna be famous, it puts pressure to look like them and act like them. I wouldnt want my whole life on show to the whole world! So i now have no idea what to do as a career!

Steve Real, Notting Hill, London 2008-09-06

It's all good that people wanna be famous, but the truth is, when or if you get fame can you handle it?

John, Liverpool 2008-09-02

I'm not doing too bad, I've been on the cover of the Radio Times.

Chris Brown, Woking 2008-09-02

It's true... famous people dont have any talent which they choose to use, just flash for the pap's and see how much you can make. Myself i'd love to become famous to become an infomous legend. you cant help any body before you've helped yourself.

Em, North Wales 2008-09-01

I'm happy being an unknown. Who wants to be famous and have their personal life splashed across tabloids? These wannabes want the fame and money that goes with it, but cry out that people should respect their privacy - you can't have your cake and eat it.

BBC iPlayer No episodes currently available
Our intentions are good and we're always keen to help - whether it's solving the housing crisis or saving celebrities from the perils of fame...

More about us

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.