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Want to humiliate your mates on national television? Look no further...

… while we’re at it, let’s have a look at Mike Murphy’s Candid Camera best bits.

Jul 30th 2012, 4:13 PM 6,848 Views 15 Comments

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A NEW HIDDEN Camera show from the makers of Anonymous is seeking super-secret proposals for ways to wind up people on camera.

They’re appealing for people who want to make a show of a friend, family member, boyfriend or girlfriend to get in touch.

They’ll also take someone looking for a spot of “good humoured revenge” and for it all to be broadcast on RTÉ Two.

If you want to get in touch in secret to set someone up, contact hiddencamera@caboom.ie.

The show’s makers reassure us that should it all go horribly wrong, the humiliated one will have to right to refuse permission to broadcast. Phew!

Candid Camera

If you want some tips on setting people up, it’s probably best to learn from one of the best.

Mike Murphy was the king of the hidden camera back in the day. Here are his best bits, including one where he make a holy show out of Gay Byrne:

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Want to humiliate your mates on national television? Look no further...

… while we’re at it, let’s have a look at Mike Murphy’s Candid Camera best bits.