Candid Camera in the UK during the 1970s was a hidden-camera show that caught ordinary people in unusual situations, filming their genuine reactions. It became a light-hearted staple of British television, mixing gentle pranks with moments of social observation. Unlike some overseas versions, the British series often used real streets, shops, and offices rather than studio sets, giving the stunts a believable, everyday feel. Many people never realised they had been filmed until the crew approach

A widely circulated film clip captures a 1965 Candid Camera social experiment designed to study human behavior. The segment produced iconic footage of male students reacting to their new attractive female teacher, "Miss Darling." Credit: Candid Camera | History In Pictures

A 1965 episode of Candid Camera that captures the reactions of a pair of schoolgirls when introduced to an attractive teacher. | History Revealed