A British Army major and his wife were accused of fraudulently winning £1 million on a popular quiz show 25 years ago. The case, now resurfacing in media discussions, involved the major using coughing as a tactic to manipulate the show's scoring system. The scandal, considered one of the biggest in British TV history, led to an investigation into the integrity of the program. The major and his wife were eventually found to have used deceptive methods to secure the prize. The incident raised questions about the fairness of the show and the oversight mechanisms in place at the time. The case remains a notable example of unethical behavior in public entertainment.