Illusionist Derren Brown tries to change perceptions of older people

Some say he is controversial but there is no doubt that Derren Brown has talent and makes brilliant television. December 2013 and Channel 4 aired one of his programmes. Pensioners were trained to steal in The Great Art Robbery. There were a few people who couldn't quite believe it. A few of my younger friends were a bit confused about the whole thing and then a bit shocked that they would agree to do such a thing. But then having said that, would they be as shocked about people doing the same thing as a young man or woman? So the programme itself made me smile, laugh but most of all, I was astonished. Hats off to Derren Brown who is a genius. And for challenging stereotypes in the process! Yes! Derren Brown says "If I could be like (one of the participants) when I'm older, that would be great." Talking of the participants, he says... "They were all very engaged with life and very engaged with their retirement. It's good to know that you don't stop doing things just because you hit 65."