CANNES: CBBC has picked up the rights to air 26 half-hour episodes of Prank Patrol Australia from MarVista Entertainment, following the success of its own version of the kids’ format.

Season one of the show is currently airing on ABC 3 and ABC 1 in Australia. It is based on the Canadian series from Apartment 11 Productions that airs on YTV. The show was also adapted in the U.K. by Bakermedia, with 40 episodes produced.

« Prank Patrol Australia has demonstrated its ability to be a ratings winner, so much so that a second season has already been commissioned, » said Vanessa Goglio, senior VP of worldwide sales at MarVista Entertainment. « We are excited that young audiences in the U.K. will be able to watch this fun and adventurous Australian version of the series. »

Sarah Muller, head of acquisitions and drama development at CBBC, added, « The energy and fast pace of Prank Patrol Australia makes it perfect for the CBBC audience. It fits flawlessly with our objective to provide cool, fun, must-see content and I am confident that it will soon become a firm favourite. »