Frank Skinner
- 67 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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The 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 2024The week in audio: One Person Found This Helpful review
Frank Skinner's new Radio 4 panel show is a winner.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 24th February 2024Frank Skinner: 'Teetotal parents are the best gift for a child'
The comedian, 67, on Catholicism and quitting booze.
Danny Scott, The Times, 14th February 2024Frank Skinner reveals the one 'mistake' he made which led to Room 101 getting axed
"I made the mistake of asking [BBC's chief content officer] Charlotte Moore at a meeting what she'd personally put into Room 101, given the choice, and shortly after that we were decommissioned."
Matthew Cox, Daily Mail, 13th February 2024Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review
He acknowledges sensitivities may be heightened now, but he knows people have come for the smut.
Helen Hawkins, The Arts Desk, 8th February 2024