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Frank Skinner
Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see

Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.

Brian Logan, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 5th July 2023

5 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning to Scotland's capital in August

This week saw the release of the programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - with a huge 3,013 shows to choose from.

David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 14th June 2023

The big name comics at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe you have to book right now

We pick out some of the star attractions guaranteed to sell out, so buy your tickets as soon as possible.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th June 2023

40 must-see shows at Edinburgh Festival 2023: the critics' choice

Our critics have combed through the schedules to find the weirdest and most wonderful events. Let us know what you think they're missing in the comments below.

Clive Davis, Dominic Maxwell, Richard Morrison, Debra Craine, Laura Freeman and Alice Jones, The Times, 27th May 2023

Birmingham billboard celebrates city's comedy legends

Joe Lycett, Meera Syal, Lenny Henry, Frank Skinner and Julie Walters are depicted in a digital mural in Birmingham to promote Sky's Comedy Rep festival.

British Comedy Guide, 15th May 2023

Frank Skinner cries during first radio appearance since co-host Gareth Richards dies

"You're allowed to cry, but you have to laugh as well. I think he would have insisted on that."

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 9th April 2023

Gareth Richards in coma following car crash

Comedian Gareth Richards is in a 'life threatening' condition following a car crash.

British Comedy Guide, 1st April 2023

Alan Partridge, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees

The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.

British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023

Assembly announces more Edinburgh Fringe shows

Assembly Festival has announced over 100 shows for its 2023 programme.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2023

Frank Skinner: The Countess of Wessex apologised. I love her now

The comedian, 66, talks to Michael Odell about a right royal disagreement - and his MBE.

Michael Odell, The Times, 17th February 2023

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