Art Auction Prank Patrol

Today, Josh joins the Prank Patrol.

His mission - to become a rich, famous artist

and to prank his brothers into believing

he is the next Leonardo Da Vinci.

This Prank Patrol

where we help people pull off the prank of their lives.

# Here they come, they're on a roll

# Where they'll strike nobody knows

# If you have a point to prove

# They'll make a plan and see it through

# They'll sign you up to join their crew

# Barney and the Ninjas too

# Here we go - come on, join the Prank Patrol. #

Meet today's prankster...

..a cool, creative 13-year-old from the Midlands.

Josh wants to study art when he grows up. Put it's not all painting.

He likes about on his bike and when he's not doing that,

-bird watching.

-BIRDSONG

It's time to get our prankster. Let's go and get him.

Josh?

-Josh Corlton.

-Yeah.

-Are you ready to make your dream prank come true?

-Yeah.

You're the newest member of Prank Patrol. You're gonna need this.

And you're also gonna need this.

Says it right there, newest recruit. Well done. Dad, give me some love.

-We're gonna be some time. Is that OK?

-Carry on.

Follow me, Josh.

The target of Josh's prank

are his younger brothers...

They think his art is rubbish and are always playing jokes on him.

Josh really wants to prank George because he's a really bad snitch.

Both brothers are always winding Josh up

and Josh always gets into trouble because he's the oldest!

That's just not fair!

Tell me a bit about yourself.

-My name's Josh and I've got a dog called Daisy.

-Rruf!

-And a cat called Jasper.

-Miaow!

Have you got what it takes to join Prank Patrol?

-I really need to get my brothers back.

-You need our help.

Why did you apply?

I can never prank my brothers without realising that I have done.

-You need professional help?

-Yes.

-OK.

So you want to prank your brothers. Why? What have they done to you?

George locked me in the shed and ate my Easter eggs when I was in there.

-Bill attacks me.

-For no reason.

-For no reason.

-OK.

I think you've got good cause to play a prank on them.

We need to work out what to do. What hobbies do you have?

We play in the garden together, do artwork together.

Artwork? You all do that as a group?

Maybe we could prank them using that. Any ideas?

-I

-could make some valuable artwork which isn't really valuable

-and sell it at auction.

-We could have a fake auction?

And one of your pieces of artwork goes for thousands of pounds.

We can be more ambitious than that, because you wanna get them back.

So we've got the artwork, what else?

We could make artwork and then they could break it.

Maybe a piece of artwork, like pottery or... OK, I'm getting this.

We're gonna have a picture that sells for thousands,

a pot that's just been sold for thousands,

and then one of your brothers breaks it.

Why don't we just go for it, mayhem. Pictures coming off the walls,

-tables collapsing, stools breaking, the works. Sound good?

-Yep.

Your brothers, constantly getting on your nerves,

this is your chance to get them back. I like it.

Let's see what your parents think.

George is always getting Josh in trouble. Bill...

always punching, fighting, winding Josh up terribly.

It's Josh's turn to get his own back.

The biggest prank George played on his brother involved me as well,

where they locked me and Josh in the shed. We were repairing a bike.

This is a big thing for Josh to pull off and he's gotta get it right.

I know he can do it and pull it off.

It's time that Josh got him back and hopefully it'll work.

-We've got loads to do Josh, you ready?

-Yeah.

-Ninjas!

Take us to Prank HQ.

So here we are at Prank HQ.

It's time to meet the experts who'll make Josh's prank come to life.

Hi, Jo, how you doing?

Hiya, Jo, really need your help. What do we need, again?

Pottery which is handy. What else was there?

-Collage.

-Collage as well.

-No problem. Easy.

-Andy.

-Barney, how are you? Josh. Nice to meet you.

-Can you disguise yourself as an auctioneer?

-I can have a go.

-I'm sure I've got something I can do that.

-How about a different accent?

You have a think and I'll get the costume.

Steve, finally, is the chippy - so he can make anything you want.

Hi.

Can you make for us, some falling shelves, a collapsing table,

-and some pictures which fall off the wall.

-Not a problem.

Thank you for that. We've got a lot to do now, Josh.

-Shall we get started?

-Yep.

-Over here. I can't wait for this.

So you want to learn a prank that's fun to pull.

If you have a pull-cord in your house, this is the prank for you.

All you need is a plastic or paper cup and some string.

Tie or tape the string to the cup and fill with water.

Then hide the cup on a shelf

and let the string dangle in place of the pull cord.

Now just sit back and wait for the fun to begin.

BOING > SPLASH!

Did somebody call for the Paintbusters?

Three, two, one!

'Josh and I get to it creating the art to sell at the auction.'

Oh, I tripped!

I was trying to make just a massive,

my expressions and a massive splodge of everything.

I want to be an artist when I'm older definitely.

There's one thing about my picture that doesn't sell it,

it's not cheeky enough.

Now that's cheeky.

-Dead proud of that.

-You should be.

-That's the picture done. Pottery next.

-OK, let's go.

'Jo from Prank HQ's art department helps Josh make pottery

'that will sell for thousands - and then it will smash to smithereens

'before his brother's very own eyes.

'So what does Jo think?'

Brilliant. You're gonna sell that aren't you? Dead easy.

Barney helped me a bit. A bit iffy but he was a really good help.

Josh has what it takes to pull this off

cos it's all about keeping your face straight,

because it's a fake auction. How do you do that realistically?

I think Josh is a bit of an actor.

And so for the piece de resistance!

Jo and I help Josh make his collage which I am going to bid for.

It's starting to come together now. This is what Josh will be selling.

'This is what's gonna get Josh's brothers.

'His art selling for thousands,

'proving he really is the next Leonardo da Vinci.'

-There's not much more you can do to this, is there?

-Not really.

As usual, I'm covered in glue. Could you pass me that towel?

Thank you. And thank you very much for helping us both.

It's fantastic having Jo's influence on this.

SQUELCH!

Oh, Ninjas!

CRASH!

CRASH!

Whoops!

CRASH!

CRASH!

CRASH!

Oh dear!

CRASH!

CRASH...

CRASH!

Uh-oh.

CRASH!

Hi, chaps. BUZZING

Very nice. So we've finished the artwork.

-Next bit is you, the auctioneer.

-Do you want to look at some outfits?

A nice black and white suit with a choice of ties.

-Too formal.

-Anything else?

-Too casual.

-Too bright.

That looks good. That's what I imagine.

-What about the accent?

-POSH ACCENT: Traditional English.

-Quite stern, quite loud. £2,000. Do I hear £2,500?

-Yeah.

We've got one more guy to meet now, Steve the chippy.

'Over to the testing bay to see how he got on

'with those collapsing props.'

Let go.

Ah, brilliant!

I can't wait to see your brothers' faces when that collapses.

-That's what the pottery is gonna smash on?

-Yes.

-Fantastic. Steve,

-you're a legend. ..Ready to go?

-OK.

-Thank you!

-Cheers, Steve. Thanks.

The blueprint for Josh's prank is a fake art auction,

where a worthless art will be bid on

for thousands of pounds - then it'll break into hundreds of pieces

in front of his brothers' eyes.

We already got Josh to tell George and Bill

that a piece of his artwork has won a school competition

-and will be entered

-into this auction.

Time from that all-important call.

-Hello?

-Hello. Is that you, George?

-Pardon?

-Is that you, George?

-Yeah.

That's good.

-You'll never guess what.

-What?

-You know my picture which is going into auction?

-Yeah.

It's gonna happen tomorrow, and you've got front seats.

-Really?!

-Yeah. And you get to come out of school early.

-Aw, wicked!

So d'you wanna come?

-Yeah!

-That's good.

-Bye, Josh.

-OK.

So that's the phone call made.

-So that means we can get to the location. Cool?

-Yeah.

-Ninjas...!

Lichfield Auction Centre, please.

Josh, we're early, we've got

half an hour before the brothers turn up. How are you feeling?

Nervous, very nervous - because of all the work that's gone into it.

I don't wanna let people down. But I'm also excited, because

I wanna see my brothers' expressions,

their faces, the way they react.

Good! Well, it's about to get even better, mate. If I know the ninjas,

they'll have been really busy.

The ninjas have set everything up.

We are ready to rock'n'roll and prank your brothers. How d'you feel?

-Very tense. I'm shaking.

-Look, he's got the shakes.

Don't worry, it'll go to plan. We've got support from Mum and Dad.

Josh, you've worked really, really hard at this.

I know you can pull it off. I hope you do -

you deserve to get your own back on your brothers. Good luck.

It's time you caught up with your brothers -

they've been plaguing you for years.

I hope you get them hook, line and sinker this afternoon.

And it'll be such fun for all of you.

They'll enjoy it.

-Full support there. Ready?

-Yeah.

-Let's do it.

How will Josh's brothers react to his art selling for thousands?

Sold!

Will Josh succeed in getting George to make a fake bid?

Will they notice me at the back, bidding for Josh's collage?

What'll they do when priceless pottery breaks,

leaving them to foot the bill?

..on Bargain Hunt!

No, you're not watching Bargain Hunt. No, I'm not David Dickinson.

-"Cheap as chips!" Sound like him?

-No.

We're in the Midlands with Josh Corlton, who's about to play

the prank of a lifetime on his brothers George and Bill.

Josh has created some artwork that will sell for thousands.

George will fake-bid

for an artwork he'll have to pay a fortune for - very funny!

-Josh, how are you feeling today?

-Nervous but excited.

-Me, too.

You see there are hidden cameras.

Hello! It'll capture George and Bill as they come in.

Hopefully, we'll see the looks of anticipation.

Because they're at an auction and their brother

is selling an artwork that won a school competition -

that's the story. So, hopefully, when they come through here,

they'll be very surprised.

This is Sale Room One. Welcome to your fake auction.

It's awesome, eh?

All the pictures to give it the authentic look, all the furniture.

You'll recognise that. That was the artwork you did.

Today, we'll sell it as "a local artist".

-It's changed a bit. Can you see where?

-..No...

-You're like this.

There's a little hole there.

That is a hidden camera. Hello, hidden camera!

When George and Bill come, we can see what they really think of it.

This, of course, is your collage.

How would you sum it up in one word?

-Naff.

-Yeah? Naff. It is deliberately naff, cos if it sells for £1,000

it adds to the effect.

This is the pottery we'll get your brothers to smash.

So everything is set up. We'll be watching through the cameras -

there, up there...

and one over here. This is Stewart.

He's got loads of tricks up his sleeves.

He's also got a hidden camera,

to watch George and Bill all the way through.

Cheers, Stewart. I'll be over here,

so I'll always be in the room, but you can't talk to me.

Let me show you where you'll sit.

We've reserved them so it looks posh. Bill on the end, George there.

-And you're there. If you look that way...

-Hello, chaps! How are we doing? OK? Sale time, gentlemen!

-Very convincing. Lovely! What do you think? Good?

-Yeah!

-The accent is spot on.

-Thank you, old chap! Super!

This a lot to take in.

Let's have a sit-down, chill out and mull it over.

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Ninjas!

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We've two minutes before George and Bill get here. Everything is set.

-How are you feeling?

-Let's just do it.

-Do it?

-Yeah.

-Good move!

Wait a minute - we're forgetting something.

Ninjas - hide the van.

The blueprint for Josh's prank

is a fake art auction where some worthless art will be bid on

for thousand of pounds - then it will break into hundreds of pieces

in front of his brothers' eyes.

Here come brothers George and Bill

with Mum and Dad.

They'll meet Sarah, the pretend auction owner.

She'll take them to Sale Room One.

The prank's started - here we go!

-Do you like a bit of art?

-Yeah.

-Are you as talented as your brother?

Actually, boys, let me show you this. Bill, I want to show you this piece.

'The boys have no idea that the painting they're looking at has

'a hidden camera in the middle.'

Have a look. You can see...

Look at the swirls...

PHRRRT!

'Sarah has to convince the lads that this piece of artwork's been done

'by a local artist and is expensive.

'Not too sure if George is buying it, looking at his face!'

..angry swirls...

..the darkness that draws you in...

'Even Josh is laughing, and he's in on it! What's he doing? Brilliant!

'Nice work, Sarah!'

Right, boys. There's Josh's piece there.

It's very impressive.

'This is the collage me and Josh did - all seven minutes of effort.'

It should do very well today! Right, boys...

'That's what Josh is gonna be selling for thousands very shortly.

'Now to their selected seats...'

'selected so that we can watch them, of course. Now, over to Andy.'

-BANG-BANG!

-Thank you, ladies and gentlemen!

Without further ado, we start with a wonderful collection of potteries -

from no less than Mr Franz Zimmerman.

I'm sure you're all aware of Zimmerman and his work.

We'll start the bidding at £11,000.

Can we have £11,000 for the collection? We have £11,000.

12,000? We have 12,000. Thank you, sir.

Advance on 12? 13, we have 13,000.

Do we have 14,000? 14,000 anyone?

13 with the lady. 14,00, thank you. 14,000 - going once...

14,000 going twice... Thank you, sir, 14,000, well done.

If that is not the best fake auction you've even seen on TV,

I don't know what is. Well done, Andy!

OK. The next piece is a wonderful work of art,

an original from John Touralli.

It's a wonderful piece painted in 1948 - during the Second World War,

as I'm sure you're all aware.

'Yeah - have you see it too, Josh?'

£6,000...

'Is...is that a bogey

'in George's right nostril?

'Tell him to scratch it, mate!'

£7,000...

-'Yeah, that could be embarrassing, couldn't it(?)'

-£8,000...?

£8,000 from the young gentleman at the front.

'..Not as embarrassing as that!'

'Any advance on that? Advance on £8,000...? Going once, twice...'

-Sold to the young gentleman at the front. £8,000. Thank you, sir.

-I-I didn't put my hand up.

-Can we have your number, please, sir?

-I didn't put my hand up.

-Beg pardon?

-I didn't put my hand up.

-You didn't put your hand up?

-No.

You do... you're aware of an auction, young sir? The bid...

Er... I'm sorry about this, ladies and gentlemen - rather embarrassing.

It would appear the last bid is not a genuine bid. So we'll have to... go back...

one...

Who was...? Can we remember...? Was it you, sir? On £6,500? £7,000, sir.

Is that still a valid bid?

£7,000 - sold to you, sir.

272... A genuine bid of £7,000.

Right, let's move on, shall we?

Our next piece is our featured piece of the day by a brand new

young artist who's with us today.

His name is Josh Corlton. Josh...?

Ah. Let's have a round of applause for our new artist!

Now, Josh's piece is...

Well, it's part of a new scheme by the Government

to initiate young, local talent in the area.

Well, it's quite a piece, as you can see. So shall we start the bidding at £100...?

We have a hundred pounds. Thank you, sir. £100 for this wonderful piece,

Josh's first even painting. £100.

£120?

-£1,000!

-We have a thousand pounds! Do we have an advance on £1,000?

-Going once...

-£1,500.

We have £1,500 for this...unique piece of art. £1,500, sir.

New bidder with £1,500. Going once, going twice...

-2,000.

-£2,000

£2,000 for this now, £2,000. Would you like to continue bidding?

£2,000, going once, going twice...

£3,000.

£3,000. Do we have £3,500?

-£4,000.

-£5,000!

£5,000.

'Look at George's face!'

£5,000 going. Going once, £5,000, going twice, £5,000.

-Six!

-£6,000. This is amazing! £6,000 for this...

amazing first time work of art!

Do we have any advances...?

'We'll see Josh's picture going for an outstanding amount of money.'

-£7,000.

-£7,000.

'George can't believe it!'

£7,000 to the auction owner, Sarah.

£7,000 going once... Sir? Going twice... Sold to the auction owner!

-I think that deserves a round of applause.

-'And so do I!'

Well, I... I think we've sort of made history today,

on the Government scheme.

I think perhaps we should take a five-minute refreshment break.

I'll see you in five minutes

for some Lichenstein and Farrand, some lovely pieces. Thank you.

Congratulations! How do you feel? I'm...speechless.

Can you believe it? George and Bill have got no idea.

The collage that took us seven minutes to do...

has just "sold" for £7,000. Fantastic! All went to plan.

This is the next bit, though - where it all goes wrong for those two.

OK, boys, we'll go through and I'll get the money for you.

You can see where I'll perhaps hang my picture.

'Careful, boys. Don't forget there's expensive pottery through there.

'Wouldn't want to knock it over.'

You want to look at these?

These are what we're going to be selling tomorrow.

I'm just going to get the cheque book. Josh, I hope you don't mind...

-D'you mind if I have a picture taken with you?

-Course not.

I want to capture this moment.

I think a picture should be taking to capture this day for posterity.

-Is that all right?

-Yeah.

-I'll just go get the camera, OK?

'Yeah, we'd like to capture this moment too(!)

It's all about to go very wrong for the boys.

(I don't think it's very nice.)

Look, it's smashing, isn't it?

-It isn't as nice as our cheap one.

-I know, but look at this...

CRASH!!!!

(Oh, my God!)

Oh, God, what's gonna happen?

-'Well, you're gonna pay for it!'

-THEY WHISPER

-Josh accidentally smashed it...

-It was YOU...

-What happened?

-Josh was just... just having a quick look...

and accidentally...

-We...accidentally knocked it.

-You accidentally knocked it? Boys...

You've just...smashed potentially £10,000 worth of goods there.

How are you going to pay for it?

'Uh-oh...!

KLAXON BLARES

Hello, fellas! How are you doing?

-OK...

-You've been pranked by the Prank patrol.

Well done, Josh, it worked! OK, Bill?

Here's the cameras. Look, it was all rigged. Josh did this all over the past couple of days.

You don't have to pay for anything.

Look, there's a camera. See where the jackets are? Wave!

There's a camera here and a camera here...

You've been well and truly pranked. Josh - well done, fella! Brilliant!

The prank worked really, really well.

I'm dead chuffed about it. I think I've really got them well.

Now that is how you're suppose to prank somebody. THAT is brilliant!

Everything over the past three days came together and worked brilliantly well. ..Who else can we prank?

The fake bid went really well.

I think George was a bit upset about it. "Ooh, I shouldn't have done it!"

Also, he was trying to blame me.

I thought I'd got in, like...

Oh... Speechless, to be perfectly honest!

Josh's fake bid idea worked absolutely brilliantly. Simple -

"George, you've got a bogie."

And he went... There you go, bid done. Fantastic! he's a pro!

Bill jumped four foot when everything fell on the floor. Really good!

We looked at it and then it just fell.

Then Josh blamed George.

Gobsmacked, yeah. Gobsmacked.

I was really shocked!

I thought it was brilliant.

About time he got his own back on his brothers - revenge.

There. Josh worked his magic - the boys were well and truly shocked.

We love it when a prank comes together, don't we, Bill?

Ow!