Prank Patrol
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Prank Patrol is a children's television series currently airing on YTV. Each week, Andy and a team of "ninjas" help kids pull off pranks on an unsuspecting victim. With the help of experts, pranksters convince victims of big-time pranks like incredible super powers, alien landings, or an intelligent gorilla.
machine showers wanna-be singers and the next week a book of magic spells unleashes a spell on unsuspecting readers.
, and was presented by Barney Harwood
. The design specialists were Lee Drinkwater, Stephen Dee and Darren Longthorne. The first series was shown as part of Saturday morning show TMi. The second series was shown on BBC One in early 2008. The Ninjas in this version are played by Jennifer Cooper and Graeme Malcolm.
was released, Prank Patrol was one of the shows produced in Australia
by the ABC
. It is hosted by Scott Tweedie. The first series was so successful, the ABC
renewed the show for a second series. Each episode of the Australian series is twenty-five minutes instead of thirty.
Format
Each week, the ninjas wreak havoc on an unsuspecting public with a different prank. The ninjas drive the van, conduct surveillance, and carry out pranks not only on the public, but also on the presenter. One week a karaokeKaraoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
machine showers wanna-be singers and the next week a book of magic spells unleashes a spell on unsuspecting readers.
Production
Prank Patrol is Produced by Apartment 11 Productions and Marvista Entertainment in Association with YTV (Canada). The first series consisted of 26 twenty-five minute episodes and first aired in 2006. A second series was produced and aired in 2007 with twenty-six episodes. A third series was produced and aired in 2008 with again twenty-six episodes .The fourth series was filmed in mid 2009 and first aired on October 2 2009 with only twenty-two episodes.The Latest Season auditions have yet to be announced.UK series
There is also a UK version, which was created by Baker Media for CBBCCBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
, and was presented by Barney Harwood
Barney Harwood
Barney Harwood is an English television presenter and actor, known for his work with CBBC.-Television:For CBBC, he presented Prank Patrol and was a voice-over commentator for The Smokehouse, while on BBC Two, he co-presented Basil's Swap Shop , alongside Basil Brush.Previous work for CBBC included...
. The design specialists were Lee Drinkwater, Stephen Dee and Darren Longthorne. The first series was shown as part of Saturday morning show TMi. The second series was shown on BBC One in early 2008. The Ninjas in this version are played by Jennifer Cooper and Graeme Malcolm.
Australian series
When the new Digital Station ABC3ABC3
-Future shows:Programming confirmed for future broadcast will include:* After School Care * Bindi's Boot Camp * Bushwacked! * Dance Academy * Dancing Down Under...
was released, Prank Patrol was one of the shows produced in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
by the ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
. It is hosted by Scott Tweedie. The first series was so successful, the ABC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
renewed the show for a second series. Each episode of the Australian series is twenty-five minutes instead of thirty.