Alternative 3

This 1977 (Originally to air April 1st the broadcast was delayed until June) UK TV special edition of "Science Report" was announced as a "War of the Worlds" type hoax after it created much anxiety.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_3

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075664/

In 1978 a book was released by Leslie Watkins which further examined the story of Alternative 3

http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/alternative_3_pt1.htm
http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/alternative_3_pt2.htm
http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/alternative_3_pt3.htm
http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/alternative_3_pt4.htm

Compelling 30 years later. Disinformation or Predictive Programming? Either way, a brilliant piece with original music by Brian Eno.