Rank the Prank is a
hidden camera
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game show
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show began on
CBBC
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starting on 3 September 2016.
In Canada it began on
BBC Kids
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on 30 January 2017. A first look was released on 18 July 2016.
First Look: Rank the Prank - CBBC - BBC
/ref> It also premiered on Nickelodeon
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in the United States
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on 24 October 2016.
Format
The show features two prank-loving kids are each teamed up with a Hollywood special effects master, to perform an incredible hidden-camera prank on the unknowing public. In a bid to out-prank each other, the child who pulls off the highest ranking prank will get the opportunity to stage the ultimate, mind-blowing hoax on their family or friends.
The Effectors
''The Effectors'' are a groups of stunt artists, special-effect artists and make-up artists who help the pranksters with their pranks. Sabrina Jalees
Sabrina Jalees (born April 19, 1985) is a Canadian comedian, actress, and writer. She has written for various series, and starred as a main cast member alongside Patricia Heaton in the 2019 TV comedy series ''Carol's Second Act.''
Early life and ...
narrates the series.
*Abbi Collins
*Rob Mayor
*Adrien Morot
*Marc Reichel
*Shaune Harrison
*Eliane Achkar
*Simon Tayler
*Andy Antonie
*Hassan Aziz
*Danny Hargreaves
*Nick Porter
Episodes
References
External links
* {{BBC programme
Hidden camera television series
2010s British children's television series
BBC children's television shows
English-language television shows
2010s Canadian comedy television series
2016 British television series debuts
2016 British television series endings
BBC high definition shows
BBC television game shows
2010s British game shows