Prank Patrol (British TV series)
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| Created by | Apartment 11 Productions |
| Starring | Barney Harwood |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Running time | 25 minutes |
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| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 17 May 2007 – 18 April 2012 |
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| Related shows | Rank the Prank |
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| Website | www |
Prank Patrol is a British version of the Canadian show of the same name. The show was made by Baker Media for CBBC which specialised in kids programming. It was hosted by Barney Harwood. It was produced by Baker Media in association with Apartment 11 Productions. One episode of the show where the prankster Adam attempts to prank his friend Tom was not aired as Tom found out about the prank before it was played out, leading to some controversy over whether or not the show's pranks were genuine or not.
Based on the original Prank Patrol series, a young adult nominates his or her friend to play a prank on. Barney then arrives in his van with the Ninja driving and organize their Prank at Prank HQ. They usually are assisted by someone in that prank's area of expertise. After preparing everything it is then 'Prank Day' which is the day the prank will be executed.
Similar to the original Canadian format this filler is an animated short of which explains how to set up your own Prank.
The Ninja usually go to a public place and play a Prank whether it be hiding behind a park bench and making fart sounds or putting free drinks on a table with leaking cups. Stockport town centre in Manchester is usually the location of these pranks.
Started to be aired on TV in May 2006 - May 2007. Prank Patrol was cancelled by the BBC due to an unconnected incident where an Australian journalist fooled a hospital employee into putting him through to a member of the UK royal family who were receiving treatment at the hospital. This employee then took her own life.
Josh tricks his brothers that his work of art will sell for thousands at auction.
Prankster: Josh Caulton
Freddy wants to unleash an ancient Egyptian spell on his best friend.
Prankster: Freddy Watkins
Helena wants to prank her friends with a guided tour to a supposedly haunted hall.
Prankster: Helena Smith
Barney is turned into a computer game character to prank Joe's younger brother.
Prankster: Joe Barrett
Erik's friend thinks he's not afraid of anything. How will he react to a giant spider?
Prankster: Erik Finch
Jake wants to prank his martial arts classmates to show them he can be a karate superstar.
Prankster: Jake
Krissy makes a meal that her dad will remember for the rest of his life.
Prankster: Krissy Gill
Alice is into canoeing and wants to pay back her best mate, who is always screaming.
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