Frank Skinner
- 68 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Jason Lee still wants apology from Baddiel and Skinner
Jason Lee says he has never received a direct apology from David Baddiel and Frank Skinner over the series of sketches in which they mocked his hairstyle and playing ability. The former Nottingham Forest forward was regularly the butt of jokes on Fantasy Football in the 1990s.
The Mirror, 29th June 2020The best comedy podcasts to brighten your day
Comedy podcasts are ten-a-penny these days, with stand-ups seemingly responsible for around half of the podcasts out there. If you're looking for some amusement on your daily walk or commute, here are eight of the best ones.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 16th June 2020How Fantasy Football defined football in the 1990s
In 1994, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner launched a television show which quickly outgrew its own name. Soon, they were hosting big name star guests and releasing record-breaking singles. FourFourTwo looks into the wild inside story of Fantasy Football.
Chris Flanagan, FourFourTwo, 27th May 2020Elis James and John Robins win radio award
Elis James and John Robins have won at the ARIAS, the awards dubbed the 'radio Oscars'.
British Comedy Guide, 5th March 2020Chortle Awards 2020 nominees
Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Allen are amongst the nominees for the Chortle Awards 2020. Jonny Pelham, Jessica Fostekew and Catherine Cohen have two nods.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2020Frank Skinner's Showbiz review
King of stand-up reaches maturity with effortless set.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 20th January 2020Frank Skinner: 'I'm all for a bit of moral menace'
"The edge of inappropriate is the spiritual home of the best stand-up comedy," proclaims Frank Skinner in the programme notes for his new West End show, Showbiz.
Paul Glynn, BBC, 19th January 2020Frank Skinner review: Showbiz revelations from a great
As you'd expect from a comedy veteran of his standing, Frank Skinner looks right at home on the stage of a large venue like the Garrick Theatre.
Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 17th January 2020Frank Skinner review
It's rare to see such fast-thinking wit deployed with such a sense of joy.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th January 2020Frank Skinner: Showbiz review
His scattergun style leaves little room for depth, but the veteran gagsmith is still wonderful company as he tackles middle age.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 16th January 2020