When “The Real Hustle” first started (in the wake of the silly but entertaining series “Hustle”), the scams were realistic and very believable. Above all, they were cheap and easy to do. So the programme served a very useful purpose.

Possibly, as with Ali G, the “real hustlers” Paul, Alex and Jess, are better known to the public, and want to up the ante. But the programme no longer serves a useful purpose if it isn’t realistic.

The better scams are at home, rather than on holiday.