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Cathy Owen

Michael Sheen was so convincing on Quiz that even Chris Tarrant's grandson got mixed up

Michael Sheen has been congratulated by the critics for his portrayal of Chris Tarrant in Quiz.

In fact his performance on the drama based around the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? coughing scandal was so realistic that even the quiz master's grandson believed the Welsh actor was in fact his granddad.

Chris Tarrant's  daughter Fia shared a video on Twitter of Harris, four, as he exclaimed "It's grandpa!" as he watched Michael take on the ITV show.

Michael Sheen starred as Chris Tarrant in Quiz (Left Bank Pictures)

She posted the clip with the caption: "Monster has never seen his grandpa on TV before so I thought I’d see what his reaction would be seeing.'"

When Fia says "It's not grandpa" Harris responds: "It is! It is grandpa!" and bursts out laughing.

The clip received the seal of approval from Port Talbot-raised actor Michael, who re-posted the video with the tweet: "Best review I’ve ever had." 

Michael, 51, has been lauded for his incredible depiction of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host Chris, 73, in the critically-acclaimed drama.

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