Frankie Boyle
- 52 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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TV's most splenetic satirical show returns to pour scorn on that disreputable lot in the Commons. Brexit, inevitably, is set to dominate, but expect a withering dissection of whatever nonsense scandal has bubbled up after we've gone to print as well.
The Guardian, 22nd March 2019Scotland's funniest 60 people
As the Glasgow International Comedy Festival prepares to launch with a gaggle of giggles later this month, we count down Scotland's funniest 60 people.
The Herald, 3rd March 2019This show might represent a bowdlerised Boyle. But even at his mildest, he is a gnarlier proposition than any other comedian who finds his way on to the Beeb these days. Expect his review of the year to be unstinting in its scorn for everything from the British elite to the US president.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 27th December 2018Frankie Boyle's review of 2018
'Let's forget Brexit and enjoy our last Christmas with running water'
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 22nd December 2018Frankie Boyle storms off stage over hecklers during gig
He is seen by some as a stand-up comedy king of the put-down. But Scots comedian Frankie Boyle was not in the mood for dealing with hecklers at his latest show in Glasgow. Fans have revelled in plentiful YouTube videos of the best of Frankie Boyle insults.
Martin Williams, The Herald, 24th August 2018Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 winners announced
The winners of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Those accepting prizes include Frankie Boyle, Des Clarke, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson.
British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
Ten Fringe comics also available on the streaming service
Chortle, 19th July 2018Edinburgh 10x10: As seen on Netflix
There's no denying Netflix is a game-changer for comedy, especially Stateside, with a new special being released every week. Here are ten comics at the Fringe who can also be viewed via the on-demand service.
Chortle, 19th July 2018Woman who stalked Frankie Boyle sentenced
A female fan who stalked Frankie Boyle has been ordered to stay away from the star for three years.
Alexander Lawrie and Rebecca Gray, The Sun, 17th July 201850 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke
It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018