Frank Skinner

Acting

Frank Skinner

Born January 28, 1957 · West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK (age 69)

Frank Skinner is a British stand up comedian, actor, author, radio and television presenter.

Known For

HugeHuge · 2010
Huge
5.62010
MovieComedyDrama
A feuding double act try to make it in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy.
England 2006: The Golden GenerationEngland 2006: The Golden Generation · 2026
England 2006: The Golden Generation
2026
MovieDocumentary
Documentary that explores why the men's England football team did not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup, including insight and reflection from key members of the 'Golden Generation'.
Dying LaughingDying Laughing · 2017
Dying Laughing
6.42017
MovieDocumentary
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 · 2008
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008
2008
Movie
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate predecessor, the show was a single-night event at London's Royal Albert Hall, on Saturday 4 October 2008. The 3-hour event was video-taped and a 95-minute television special adapted from the show was broadcast the following day, on Britain's Channel Four. There was also a "cinecast" in which the Royal Albert Hall event was shown live in 35 cinemas in major British cities.
What Ron SaidWhat Ron Said · 2004
What Ron Said
10.02004
MovieDocumentary
A look at the end of the footballing television career of Ron Atkinson
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeCinderella: The ITV Pantomime · 2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
6.72000
MovieComedyMusic
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Frank Skinner: Stand-UpFrank Skinner: Stand-Up · 2008
Frank Skinner: Stand-Up
3.02008
MovieComedy
Frank Skinner has been in the stand-up game for well over 20 years and this DVD showcases him at the peak of his talents at the Birmingham's National Indoor Arena (NIA) in front of a packed audience as part of his 2007 tour. Since quitting TV 2 years ago, Skinner has focused on his stand-up and this show is the culmination of those efforts.
Frank Skinner on George FormbyFrank Skinner on George Formby · 2011
Frank Skinner on George Formby
2011
MovieDocumentaryMusic
George Formby was a huge star of stage and film. In his heyday he was as big as The Beatles, earning vast sums of money on stage and starring in films which broke box office records. Formby's trademark ukulele still inspires millions of dedicated fans, including comedian and performer Frank Skinner, who believes Formby was the greatest entertainer of his time. Playing the ukulele and performing the songs that keep the Formby legend alive today, Skinner follows the music hall star's extraordinary rise to fame and fortune, explores his worldwide popularity and reveals the ruthless exploitation that surrounded his sudden and tragic death.

Movies

HugeHuge · 2010
Huge
5.62010
MovieComedyDrama
A feuding double act try to make it in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy.
England 2006: The Golden GenerationEngland 2006: The Golden Generation · 2026
England 2006: The Golden Generation
2026
MovieDocumentary
Documentary that explores why the men's England football team did not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup, including insight and reflection from key members of the 'Golden Generation'.
Dying LaughingDying Laughing · 2017
Dying Laughing
6.42017
MovieDocumentary
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 · 2008
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008
2008
Movie
The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 was a show in the "Secret Policeman's Balls" series of benefit shows for Amnesty International. Like its immediate predecessor, the show was a single-night event at London's Royal Albert Hall, on Saturday 4 October 2008. The 3-hour event was video-taped and a 95-minute television special adapted from the show was broadcast the following day, on Britain's Channel Four. There was also a "cinecast" in which the Royal Albert Hall event was shown live in 35 cinemas in major British cities.
What Ron SaidWhat Ron Said · 2004
What Ron Said
10.02004
MovieDocumentary
A look at the end of the footballing television career of Ron Atkinson
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeCinderella: The ITV Pantomime · 2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
6.72000
MovieComedyMusic
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Frank Skinner: Stand-UpFrank Skinner: Stand-Up · 2008
Frank Skinner: Stand-Up
3.02008
MovieComedy
Frank Skinner has been in the stand-up game for well over 20 years and this DVD showcases him at the peak of his talents at the Birmingham's National Indoor Arena (NIA) in front of a packed audience as part of his 2007 tour. Since quitting TV 2 years ago, Skinner has focused on his stand-up and this show is the culmination of those efforts.
Frank Skinner on George FormbyFrank Skinner on George Formby · 2011
Frank Skinner on George Formby
2011
MovieDocumentaryMusic
George Formby was a huge star of stage and film. In his heyday he was as big as The Beatles, earning vast sums of money on stage and starring in films which broke box office records. Formby's trademark ukulele still inspires millions of dedicated fans, including comedian and performer Frank Skinner, who believes Formby was the greatest entertainer of his time. Playing the ukulele and performing the songs that keep the Formby legend alive today, Skinner follows the music hall star's extraordinary rise to fame and fortune, explores his worldwide popularity and reveals the ruthless exploitation that surrounded his sudden and tragic death.
Frank Skinner - LiveFrank Skinner - Live · 1992
Frank Skinner - Live
10.01992
Movie
Frank Skinner made his television debut in 1988. After five minutes of stand-up which had the studio in fits, the station received 131 calls from outraged viewers including a cabinet minister and the head of a major airline. Frank never looked back. Here he is, live and uncensored, performing the act that won him the 1991 Perrier Award for Comedy.
Frank Skinner Live at the ApolloFrank Skinner Live at the Apollo · 1994
Frank Skinner Live at the Apollo
8.01994
Movie
September 1994 saw Frank Skinner's live show, unleashed, untamed and uncensored and coming from the Apollo Theatre straight to your front room.
Drinkers Like Me: Adrian ChilesDrinkers Like Me: Adrian Chiles · 2018
Drinkers Like Me: Adrian Chiles
10.02018
MovieDocumentary
Adrian Chiles takes a long hard look at his own love of boozing. He wants to find out why he and many others don't think they are addicted to alcohol, despite finding it almost impossible to enjoy life without it.
The Five(ish) Doctors RebootThe Five(ish) Doctors Reboot · 2013
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
7.82013
MovieComedyTV Movie
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?
Frank Skinner Live in BirminghamFrank Skinner Live in Birmingham · 1998
Frank Skinner Live in Birmingham
6.01998
MovieComedy
The Birmingham comedian returns home for this sell-out gig.
Pardon My SarongPardon My Sarong · 1942
Pardon My Sarong
6.51942
MovieComedy
A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag along with a playboy on a boat trip that finds them on a tropical island, where a jewel thief has sinister plans for them.
Frank Skinner Live - Man in a SuitFrank Skinner Live - Man in a Suit · 2014
Frank Skinner Live - Man in a Suit
7.02014
MovieComedy
Recorded during his 40 night sell-out run at the Leicester Square Theatre and part of his highly anticipated 2014 tour, Frank delivers this critically acclaimed and hilarious show in his usual witty and hugely entertaining style.
Amnesty International's Big 30Amnesty International's Big 30 · 1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
4.01991
MovieDocumentaryComedy
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
King RockerKing Rocker · 2020
King Rocker
7.32020
MovieDocumentaryMusic
How does a working class autodidact, with no visible means of support, maintain his role as the leader of a cult British underground band into its fifth decade? Comedian and writer Stewart Lee, director Michael Cumming and James Nicholls investigate the mysterious existence of Robert Lloyd, Britain’s ultimate post-punk survivor. Robert Lloyd’s Prefects played with The Clash on the White Riot tour in 1977, and their ongoing incarnation, as Birmingham’s Captain Beefheart suffused post-punk poets The Nightingales, recorded more John Peel sessions than any other band. Ever. But what were the social, cultural and economic circumstances that enabled and sustained such outsider artists in the punk and post-punk eras, and how has the world changed to the point where such figures are unlikely to flourish in the same way today? Lloyd’s own odyssey echoes how abstract notions of social mobility, of the value of culture and music, have changed in the last five decades.
The Flint Street NativityThe Flint Street Nativity · 1999
The Flint Street Nativity
5.91999
MovieComedyTV Movie
With angels crying in the toilets all because of a jealous Angel Gabriel, it could only be the eagerly awaited performance of the Primary school nativity play - this time with a twist! The UK's finest comedy actors take the leading roles as the eight year old performers. Through the inevitable mishaps, misunderstandings, young egos, fears of failure and fallings out, the children's characters evolve into mirror images of thier parents, the nativity play's audience. You'll be drawn into the amusing and enchanting worlds and minds of young children and reminisce about your own childhood performances!
Russell Brand: SkinnedRussell Brand: Skinned · 2009
Russell Brand: Skinned
2009
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about Russell Brand.
The Vigilantes ReturnThe Vigilantes Return · 1947
The Vigilantes Return
3.81947
MovieMusicWestern
Marshal Johnnie Taggart, posing as an outlaw named "Ace" Braddock, comes to Bannack, Montana to restore law and order. But he is recognized by Kitty, co-owner with Clay Curtwright of the infamous Bull Whip saloon. But "bad-girl" Kitty keeps her mouth shut. When Johnnie's pal Andy reports a stage holdup, Curtwright's henchman, Ben Borden, talks the sheriff and Judge Holden into suspecting Johnnie. Johnnie reveals himself to Judge Holden as a government marshal, and the judge voices his opinion that Curtwright is the leader of the road agents, but voices it in the presence of his granddaughter, Louise Holden.
An Audience with Ronnie CorbettAn Audience with Ronnie Corbett · 1997
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
6.71997
MovieComedy
Super-talented comic Ronnie Corbett pulls out all the stops to entertain a celebrity audience including on-screen sidekick Ronnie Barker, Damien Hirst and Frank Skinner in this 1997 special.
Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom JonesTom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones · 1999
Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones
9.01999
MovieMusic
Singing superstar Tom Jones performs his classic hits and brand new songs in front of a celebrity audience in celebration of his extraordinary career. He is joined in duets by some special guests, including Mick Hucknall, Cerys Matthews and Space.
Alan Shearer's Euro 96: When Football Came HomeAlan Shearer's Euro 96: When Football Came Home · 2016
Alan Shearer's Euro 96: When Football Came Home
2016
MovieDocumentary
Alan Shearer looks back at England's Euro '96 campaign and their eventual defeat on penalties to their arch rivals Germany in the semi-final.
Frank Skinner Live at the London PalladiumFrank Skinner Live at the London Palladium · 1996
Frank Skinner Live at the London Palladium
7.01996
Movie
The Perrier award-winning star of BBC Two's Fantasy Football League and BBC One's The Frank Skinner Show performs live and uncensored stand-up comedy to a sell-out audience at the London Palladium

TV Shows

Doctor WhoDoctor Who · 2005
Doctor Who
7.62005
SeriesDrama
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.
Top of the PopsTop of the Pops · 1964
Top of the Pops
6.71964
Series
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show · 2007
The Graham Norton Show
7.22007
SeriesComedy
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
QIQI · 2003
QI
7.92003
SeriesComedy
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
The One ShowThe One Show · 2006
The One Show
4.42006
Series
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for You · 1990
Have I Got News for You
7.21990
SeriesComedy
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Question TimeQuestion Time · 1979
Question Time
5.91979
Series
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
Loose WomenLoose Women · 1999
Loose Women
3.41999
Series
A panel of four women discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip.
The Last LegThe Last Leg · 2013
The Last Leg
5.72013
Series
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.
GMTVGMTV · 1993
GMTV
5.81993
Series
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.
TaskmasterTaskmaster · 2015
Taskmaster
8.32015
SeriesComedy
Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks · 1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7.01996
SeriesComedy
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You? · 2007
Would I Lie to You?
7.82007
SeriesComedy
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
The Jonathan Ross ShowThe Jonathan Ross Show · 2011
The Jonathan Ross Show
5.22011
SeriesComedy
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7.1
SeriesComedy
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
National TreasureNational Treasure · 2016
National Treasure
6.52016
SeriesDramaCrime
Paul Finchley is a bona fide "national treasure", one half of a popular, long-running comedy double act. The famous comedian's world is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse.
The BRIT AwardsThe BRIT Awards · 1977
The BRIT Awards
10.01977
Series
The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.
An Audience with...An Audience with... · 1978
An Audience with...
5.31978
Series
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
Mock the WeekMock the Week · 2005
Mock the Week
7.12005
SeriesComedy
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.
Room 101Room 101 · 1994
Room 101
6.61994
SeriesComedy
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
OK! TVOK! TV · 2011
OK! TV
5.72011
Series
OK! TV is an early evening magazine programme, broadcast on Channel 5 as a brand extension of celebrity title OK! Magazine. It replaced the former magazine and discussion show Live from Studio Five on 14 February 2011, and was presented by Kate Walsh and Matt Johnson, both of whom later left the programme. Jeff Brazier and Jenny Frost replaced Walsh and Johnson in August 2011 and presented the show until its cancellation. The show was made by the 5 News team and produced by Sky News for Channel 5. On 8 November 2011, it was announced that the show has been cancelled by Channel 5. The show aired its final edition on 16 December after ten months on air due to the contract for 5 News returning to ITN.
Urban MythsUrban Myths · 2017
Urban Myths
7.42017
SeriesComedyDrama
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowMichael McIntyre's Big Show · 2016
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
7.12016
SeriesComedyFamily
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.
The Frank Skinner ShowThe Frank Skinner Show · 1995
The Frank Skinner Show
7.51995
SeriesComedy
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.