A fake alien made by a Doctor Who sculptor, animal organs sourced from a butcher, an actual magician behind the camera … this outrageous story makes for a great watch ...

The Alien Autopsy Scandal broadcasts on Sky Documentaries at 9pm on Friday 12 June. It’ll also be available on the Sky Go streaming service for Sky customers, or on NOW for NOW subscribers.

You will, no doubt, be familiar with the 1995 footage of a supposed alien autopsy,” said Sarah Dempster in The Guardian, in ...