Frank Skinner
- 68 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Frank Skinner steps in to halt England team row on Good Morning Britain
A tense exchange took place on the set of Good Morning Britain this Friday as Frank Skinner embarked on an exchange about football with Kate Garraway and Robert Rinder.
Laura Carreno, The Mirror, 28th June 2024Frank Skinner to star in Radio 4 sitcom about a charity
Do Gooders is a new sitcom for Radio 4 about the charity industry, created by comedian Garrett Millerick. The cast includes Frank Skinner, Ahir Shah and Ania Magliano.
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2024Fantasy Football League cancelled
Fantasy Football League, the Matt Lucas and Elis James fronted reboot of the 1990s TV format, has been cancelled by Sky.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2024Frank Skinner reveals his opinion on cancel culture as he weighs in on woke debate
Frank had a less outspoken approach as he joked: 'It's not like I am sitting and thinking "Oh I can't use my 40 minutes of racist material" I just want to go out and people have a good time.'
Kirsten Murray, Daily Mail, 24th April 2024The sacking of Frank Skinner is a loss to British comedy
The recent news that comedian Frank Skinner had been sacked from his job at Absolute Radio after fifteen years as presenter feels like a misstep to say the least. It has not been without a whiff of scandal, coming amidst accusations of "ageism". The man himself lamented: "I'm not going to pretend I took it well... I don't want to go."
Robin Ashenden, The Spectator, 14th April 2024Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review
Age and time have not withered the now veteran's ability to spin a great tale and concoct a filthy gag.
Jay Richardson, The List, 29th March 2024Inside the cost-cutting decision to axe Frank Skinner from Absolute Radio
Frank Skinner's show stood out as an expense on the balance sheet, insiders claim.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 28th March 2024Absolute Radio sacking a national treasure such as Frank Skinner smacks of ageism
The beloved DJ has been ousted after 15 years - and he seems just as shocked as the listeners.
Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 25th March 2024Outpouring of support for Frank Skinner after Absolute axes his show
Skinner said on Saturday morning's broadcast that his morning show with Emily Dean and comedian Pierre Novellie would be coming to an end after 15 years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd March 2024Frank Skinner: twilight of an insurgent comic
How to square faith with a love of filth.
The Spectator, 27th February 2024