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Everyone tells the occasional fib - but when it comes to telling proper porkies, it seems us Brits are a nation of experts.  

And what are we most likely to lie about? Our age, alcohol consumption and the number of people we have slept with, apparently. 

An explosive new poll involving 2,000 Brits, commissioned to mark the launch of new TV channel Really, has lifted the lid on the most common lies we are likely to tell over a lifetime.  

So just how dishonest is Britain today? Find out in our gallery of the top 10 biggest whoppers.

Really launches on 19th May. For more information go to www.isitreally.co.uk.