Format
Based on the original Prank Patrol series, a child nominates his or her friend to play a prank on. Barney Harwood then arrives in his van with the Ninjas driving and organizes 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.Fillers
Recipe for a Prank
Similar to the original Canadian format this filler is an animated short of which explains how to set up one's own Prank.Release The Ninjas
The Ninjas 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 Greater Manchester was usually the location of these pranks.Production
Started to be aired on TV in May 2006 – May 2007. ''Prank Patrol'' was cancelled by the BBC due to an unconnected incident where Australian radio presenters fooled a hospital employee into believing they were members of the UK Royal Family so as to learn more about a member of the family who was undergoing treatment there. This employee then took her own life.Episodes
Series 1: 2007
Series 2: 2007
Series 3: 2010
References
External links
* {{BBC programme 2000s British children's television series 2010s British children's television series 2007 British television series debuts 2010 British television series endings BBC children's television shows Hidden camera television series