Frankie Boyle
- 52 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Taskmaster's biggest controversies: Potatoes, hula-hoops and was it a throw?
Taskmaster Twitter had some big opinions about whether Mae Martin threw that ball, but Series 15 is far from the first time Greg's judging has caused mayhem.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 21st April 2023Frankie Boyle's "shock" comedy was vile - no wonder he's given himself a makeover
The once "edgy" comedian is now a left-wing commentator who stars on Taskmaster, comedy's cuddliest show. How did he get here?
Marc Burrows, The New Statesman, 30th March 2023Assembly announces more Edinburgh Fringe shows
Assembly Festival has announced over 100 shows for its 2023 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2023New World Order was funny, inclusive and unapologetically left-wing - of course the BBC cancelled it
After six series, the Scottish stand-up's superlative panel show has been dropped by the Beeb. As Boyle says, it's hardly surprising, but it was one of the only series on TV that gave adequate voice to the British left, writes Louis Chilton.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 24th March 2023Frankie Boyle returns to Edinburgh Fringe
David O'Doherty, Ed Byrne and Reginald D Hunter also join Assembly line-up
Chortle, 23rd March 2023Frankie Boyle's New World Order axed by the BBC
Frankie Boyle's New World Order has been axed by the BBC after six series, the comedian has revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2023Frankie Boyle to interview Senator Bernie Sanders live in Brighton
Leading progressive politician Bernie Sanders will be interviewed by Scottish comedian and author Frankie Boyle live on stage at an event in Brighton next month.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 8th January 2023Taskmaster Series 15 line-up revealed
Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Éclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin have been revealed as the comedians taking part in Series 15 of Taskmaster.
British Comedy Guide, 1st December 2022Water sliding with Frankie Boyle, as comic announces 2023 tour
Frankie Boyle is auctioning the chance to spend a day with him riding water slides and eating ice cream, and has announced a 2023 live tour, Lap Of Shame.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2022Frankie Boyle's New World Order, BBC Two preview
There has also been talk recently that without Mock The Week where will comedians who are not ready for Live At The Apollo get their TV breaks. Well, maybe New World Order is one of the answers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2022