Frankie Boyle
- 52 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Video: Belfast divided over Frankie Boyle comedy show
Comedians often court controversy with their acts and Frankie Boyle well known for raising a few eyebrows. He is appearing at a festival in Belfast on Friday evening, but because of jokes he has made in the past about disability, some have vowed to take a stand against his show.
Chris Buckler, BBC News, 7th August 2015Frankie Boyle on the 'swarm' of mirgants
The indifference of the British to the plight of the Calais refugees is staggering - we criticise the desperate people who probably have a good claim to asylum, but well up over lorries in a traffic jam.
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 4th August 2015Katherine Ryan interview
She loves Frankie Boyle, ridicules her homeland and raves about divorce. Is Katherine Ryan the most waspish woman in comedy?
Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 1st August 2015If you find Frankie Boyle offensive don't buy a ticket
If you find Frankie Boyle's humour offensive, it's simple... just don't buy a ticket.
Fionola Meredith, Belfast Telegraph, 31st July 2015Talks fail to halt protests over Frankie Boyle gig
Demonstrations will still take place against Scottish comic's appearance in republican west Belfast after jokes about disabled people divided community.
The Guardian, 30th July 2015Frankie Boyle: festival did not intend to hurt anyone
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said the organisers of the West Belfast Festival had no intention of hurting anyone about the decision to invite the comedian Frankie Boyle to perform.
BBC News, 28th July 2015Extra tickets on sale for Frankie Boyle show
Féile an Phobail has said controversial comedian Frankie Boyle will appear at the festival despite the heavy criticism and extra tickets have been put on sale for the show.
Judith Hill, UTV, 27th July 2015Frankie Boyle: Labour is now so passive
Labour is now so passive, it might as well be led by an out-of-office email. What's the point in the party if it doesn't even have the nerve to oppose the massive injustice of the welfare bill?
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 27th July 2015Disability groups don't want Frankie Boyle to perform
The appearance of a controversial comedian at a Belfast festival risks setting back awareness of disability issues here, it has been warned.
Belfast Telegraph, 24th July 2015Frankie Boyle's ten most controversial quotes
Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle is no stranger to controversy.
Aubrey Allegretti, The Huffington Post, 17th June 2015