Well back in the 1950s when the British hadn’t moved on tremendously from their wartime diet, allegedly people did fall for – that is they wrongly believed, this prank or joke played by the BBC. You might find it incredible but remember, back then (and arguably still today) the BBC was a highly trusted and respected source of information; moreover, I’m not sure that anyone had heard of the concept of fake news back in the 50s! Anyway.. just how gullible or naïve were the public then?? Take a look and decide for yourself!