Impractical Jokers UK (2016)

Hidden-camera show in which four friends compete in a series of toe-curling challenges and dares, each attempting to prank flabbergasted strangers while directed by the others via an earpiece. Expect fart machines and relentless harassment of the general public during this uncomfortable half-hour. A feeble remake of the popular US original, the British cast aren't quite funny enough to make it work.

If you've ever switched over to Comedy Central, chances are you would have landed on either an episode of Friends or Impractical Jokers, the show where four comedians and lifelong friends compete to embarrass each other out amongst the general public with a series of hilarious and outrageous dares. Now the show is getting a UK version, but not for the first time. Back in 2012, BBC Three launched Impractical Jokers with a cast made up of Paul McCaffrey, Joel Dommett, Marek Larwood, and Roisin Conaty. The show was an instant hit, ran for 12 episodes across two series and last year it was announced that Channel 5 were making an all-new series of Impractical Jokers UK with a whole new cast; Lee Griffiths, Matt Ralph, Paul Biggin, and David Moon - otherwise known as comedy group Late Night Gimp Fight. Based on the hit US series, Impractical Jokers UK sees four best friends compete in a series of challenges, turning everyday situations into outrageously funny and embarrassing tests by breaking all the rules of British politeness. Time will tell if it will live up to the US version, or even the first Impractical Jokers.