Channel 4 commission prank show ‘I’m Spazticus’

Channel 4 has commissioned a new hidden camera prank show featuring disabled performers pranking able bodied members of the public.


Channel 4 has commissioned a new hidden camera prank show featuring disabled performers pranking able bodied members of the public.

I’m Spazticus originally had a pilot which aired on the channel in 2005. The series will consist of 5 episodes and will air this summer which coincides with Channel 4 hosting the 2012 Paralympic Games for the first time.

“We’re very excited to be doing a show that first and foremost will be very funny and also showcases some of the very best disabled talent both on screen and behind the camera.” – Nerys Evans, Commissioner Channel 4 Comedy

Jamie O’Leary, producer of I’m Spazticus, added: “‘I’m Spazticus uses the world of comedy to explore the world of disability; employing disabled writers and a cast of disabled on-screen talent to play pranks on an unsuspecting general public, whilst this far from revenge TV we hope it’s both barrier and ground breaking – it will never be worthy and box-ticking but hopefully funny and very funny”.