Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Fonejacker

Fonejacker

  • TV sketch show
  • E4
  • 2006 - 2010
  • 15 episodes (2 series)

E4 telephone prank show starring the vocal talents of Kayvan Novak.

Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Key details

Genre
Sketch Show
Broadcast
2006 - 2010
Channel
E4
Episodes
15 (1 pilot + 2 series), plus 1 short special
Creator
Kayvan Novak
Star
Kayvan Novak
Writers
Kayvan Novak and Ed Tracy
Directors
Kayvan Novak and Ed Tracy
Producers
Helen Williams, Greg Bower and Mario Stylianides
Company

The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak) is a man addicted to prank calling. He takes on various guises to satisfy his need to scam and confuse those on the other end of the phone. His identity is protected by a unique disguise - a red bobble hat.

Mostly, as viewers, we only get to hear the audio recording of the call - animation is used to add a visual dimension. However, sometimes we do get to see footage of the victim taking the call (which, in most cases, has been filmed through a shop window with The Fonejacker standing around the corner making the call)

Characters include African scamster George Agdgdgwngo, wheeler dealer geezer Terry Tibbs and Mr Doovde, a man who struggles with acronyms.

Additional details

Tagline
fonejack: to seize control of a telephone conversation by farce esp. to divert it from reason and logic
Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 9th May 2006 at 11pm on Channel 4
Most recent repeats

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