Naked Camera is a hidden camera comedy television show which began airing on RTÉ Two in 2005. Set and filmed in the Republic of Ireland (mostly in Dublin), its concept is similar to that of the UK show Trigger Happy TV or the ascendant candid camera elements of The Live Mike. Comedians PJ Gallagher, Patrick McDonnell, and Maeve Higgins wrote the scripts and portrayed the sketch characters. Produced by Scratch Productions for RTÉ, the third and concluding series aired in February 2007.
Character list There follows a list of recurring characters, the most noteworthy of which is Jake Stevens. Other characters appeared occasionally.
Gallagher Role ActorJake Stevens PJ GallagherJumperman PJ GallagherEnglish Geezer PJ GallagherThe Fixer PJ GallagherHenry Gordon PJ GallagherThe Dirty Auld Wan PJ Gallagher McDonnell Role ActorClifford Crawford the Orangeman Patrick McDonnellThe pernicidy park-keeper Patrick McDonnellDutch Tourist Patrick McDonnellThe Traffic Warden/Security guard Patrick McDonnellUS Tourist Patrick McDonnell Higgins Role ActorLois Mooney Maeve HigginsLily the Beautician Maeve HigginsSinead, The Desperate Traffic Warden Maeve HigginsUnorthodox hairdresser Maeve Higgins
Crew A crew of five members stayed incognito at all times during filming. Director Producer Production Sound Camera Liam McGrath Tony Deegan Michael O Reilly Ray Cross Emmet Harte
Celebrity appearances A number of celebrities made accidental and unsolicited appearances during the third series of Naked Camera. These included the rugby analyst and radio presenter George Hook,"Naked Camera gets George Hook". Naked Camera. Retrieved 21 November 2008. the professional taxi person Tommy Gorman, the blues musician Don Baker"Don Baker on Naked Camera". Naked Camera. Retrieved 21 November 2008. and the association football presenter Bill O'Herlihy."Bill O Herlihy on Naked Camera". Naked Camera. Retrieved 21 November 2008. Each was singled out in a taxi.
Makin' Jake Jake Stevens later received his own spin-off show, Makin' Jake, which commenced broadcasting on RTÉ Two in January 2008. It was not commissioned for a second series.
Similar to other comedic acts in Ireland (Dustin the Turkey, Pat Shortt and Richie Kavanagh), Stevens had earlier released a Christmas single "Merry Christmas Jakey Boy" in 2006. He performed this single on The Cafe and Tubridy Tonight in December of that year.
References
External links Naked Camera at RTÉ Television