Frankie Boyle
- 52 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 33
Frankie Boyle makes for a supremely incongruous presence on a broadcaster shortly to be taken over by Paralympics coverage. All part of the glorious diversity of Channel 4's offerings, we suppose, but there's certainly something telling in the absence of preview material for the comic's new show. Could the lawyers be working right up to transmission? (Actually, no - the show hadn't actually been filmed by the time we wrote this - thanks to Frankie Boyle for the tip-off.) But the name isn't just a groansome pun: this is Frankie's take on the Windsors' annual cringeathon, with red carpet chat, music, celebrity guests and comedy from the likes of Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Nick Helm. 'I will appear on TV for very possibly the last time... it cannot end in anything but disaster,' says the man himself. Confrontational and controversial, or just a load of hot air? Tune in to find out.
Gabriel Tate, Time Out, 27th August 2012For those wondering what a variety performance hosted by Frankie Boyle would look like, here it be: an "entertainment extravaganza" featuring guest musicians and comedians such as Rob Delaney and Nick Helm. Boyle has also hinted this may be his final TV performance. And that being the case, it may apparently be even more controversial than usual! We wait with unbated breath.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 26th August 2012Q&A: Frankie Boyle
'The closest I've come to death? Middlesbrough'.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 24th August 2012Rebecca Adlington talks about Frankie Boyle joke
23-year-old Rebecca Adlington has had to cope with some cruel comments about her appearance that have come with being in the public eye. Most famously, comedian Frankie Boyle unfairly mocked the swimmer's looks on TV and Twitter.
Daily Mail, 21st August 2012Frankie Boyle live review
His milk turned sour when he started dissing disabled kids, but how does he fare when he's off Twitter and back on stage?
Chris Gill, Sabotage Times, 12th August 2012Frankie Boyle: Still a c***
Frankie Boyle has been condemned for calling Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington 'Dolphin Face.' Risque comedy or just a bully?
Alexander Netherton, Sabotage Times, 29th July 2012Frankie Boyle goes on Twitter to mock Rebecca Adlington
Frankie Boyle has renewed his long-running feud with Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington. He posted on Twitter: 'I worry that Rebecca Adlington will have an unfair advantage in the swimming by possessing a dolphin's face."
Daily Mail, 27th July 2012Daily Mail and Frankie Boyle in £2.7m tax dodge row
The Daily Mail has accused Frankie Boyle of using 'sharp accountancy practices' to avoid paying nearly £900,000 in tax; but the comic has hit back saying he has paid nearly £2.7m in tax since 2007.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2012C4 announces 30 hours & 11 new shows for 'Funny Fortnight'
Channel 4 has announced a raft of new pilots, including brand new shows from stars including Harry Hill, Frankie Boyle and Vic & Bob.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2012Frankie Boyle question on A-Level exam paper
Frankie Boyle is having the last laugh - after making it onto an A-Level exam paper.
The Scottish Sun, 19th May 2012