BBC Spaghetti Trees: April Fools' Hoax

On April Fools' Day in 1957, the BBC aired a deceptive episode of Panorama, a documentary show, claiming a Swiss family harvested spaghetti from trees. The mockumentary featuring renowned broadcaster Richard Dimbleby captivated UK viewers who were unfamiliar with spaghetti. Many sought advice on growing their spaghetti trees, prompting the BBC to humorously suggest placing spaghetti in tomato sauce and hoping for the best.