Impractical Jokers UK is heading to Channel 5 and Comedy Central.
The UK series follows the format used on the popular Us edition with four friends challenging each other to perform outrageous dares and stunts, all while being recorded by a hidden camera.
British comedians Lee Griffiths, Matt Ralph, Paul Biggin and David Moon will take part in the nine-part series, after appearing in the pilot episode.
It is the first joint project between the two networks since Viacom finalised its takeover of Channel 5 last year.
Ben Frow, Channel 5's Director of Programmes, said: "Impractical Jokers has been a huge hit for Comedy Central and it feels like the perfect project for Channel 5's first foray back into funny with Comedy Central at our side."
Jill Offman, managing director of, Comedy Central UK, added: "Our UK Impractical Jokers have the same brilliant chemistry that has made their Us counterparts such a success,...
The UK series follows the format used on the popular Us edition with four friends challenging each other to perform outrageous dares and stunts, all while being recorded by a hidden camera.
British comedians Lee Griffiths, Matt Ralph, Paul Biggin and David Moon will take part in the nine-part series, after appearing in the pilot episode.
It is the first joint project between the two networks since Viacom finalised its takeover of Channel 5 last year.
Ben Frow, Channel 5's Director of Programmes, said: "Impractical Jokers has been a huge hit for Comedy Central and it feels like the perfect project for Channel 5's first foray back into funny with Comedy Central at our side."
Jill Offman, managing director of, Comedy Central UK, added: "Our UK Impractical Jokers have the same brilliant chemistry that has made their Us counterparts such a success,...
- 4/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Comedy Central is producing a pilot for a British version of hit Us series Impractical Jokers.
The episode will follow the format of its American counterpart, which is currently airing on Comedy Central UK and is the channel's most popular show.
Comedian friends Lee Griffiths, Matt Ralph, Paul Biggin and David Moon will star in the pilot, as the real-life best friends challenge each other to complete some of the most outrageous dares and stunts to be caught on hidden camera.
Under instruction from his three friends, each comedian will attempt to pull off increasingly awkward situations with members of the public, as the trio watch on and do their best to raise the stakes via a secret earpiece.
"Impractical Jokers taps into the mischievous child inside many of us and we hope this new UK pilot brings our audience as many laugh-out-loud moments as developing the pilot brought us.
The episode will follow the format of its American counterpart, which is currently airing on Comedy Central UK and is the channel's most popular show.
Comedian friends Lee Griffiths, Matt Ralph, Paul Biggin and David Moon will star in the pilot, as the real-life best friends challenge each other to complete some of the most outrageous dares and stunts to be caught on hidden camera.
Under instruction from his three friends, each comedian will attempt to pull off increasingly awkward situations with members of the public, as the trio watch on and do their best to raise the stakes via a secret earpiece.
"Impractical Jokers taps into the mischievous child inside many of us and we hope this new UK pilot brings our audience as many laugh-out-loud moments as developing the pilot brought us.
- 1/7/2015
- Digital Spy
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