FRANK SKINNER AT EDINBURGH FRINGE - UPDATE 11/08/2010 20:10:21

Frank Skinner has now pulled out of hosting 'The Talk Show' at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. The show celebrates 30 years of success stories from those who launched their careers at the festival. In a statement, Skinner has said: "It's a great shame about The Talk Show. My bags were packed, my train ticket was in my pocket, and I was very excited about the whole thing. "It became apparent there were some brilliant people lined up but way too many gaps. It seems it was harder to put together than anyone thought. I'm genuinely gutted about it."

WORLD CUP PODCASTS - UPDATE 18/07/2010 16:41:23

Frank Skinner and David Baddiel have now finished their series of World Cup podcasts from South Africa. The podcast shows are still available to download from the Absolute Radio web site. Click here to access the 'Listen Again' archive.

FRANK SKINNER ON FORMBY 05/04/2010 12:49:02

Wigantoday.net is reporting that Frank Skinner is currently producing a special documentary about George Formby. Zoe Timmers, associate producer of the show, said: "Frank is a genuine Formby fan and suggested doing a programme on him." Click here to read the full article.

FANTASY FOOTBALL WILL 'NEVER RETURN' 12/03/2010 20:27:09

In a recent interview, Frank Skinner has said that Fantasy Football will never return to our screens because there are too many other shows doing the same kind of thing. Click here to read the full article at CoventryTelegraph.net.

LOADED CROWNS SKINNER 'COMEDY LEGEND' 25/01/2010 12:12:05

Loaded magazine have awarded their annual 'comedy legend' accolade to Frank Skinner. Skinner said: "I'm very excited about winning the legend award. This puts me in the same Venn diagram as King Arthur." Click here to read the full article at Chortle.

WATCH BLUE HEAVEN FOR FREE ON YOUTUBE 03/12/2009 20:40:28

All six episodes of Frank Skinner's 1994 sitcom 'Blue Heaven' are now available to watch for free on the 4oD Comedy channel on YouTube. Click here for the episode index. More details about Blue Heaven can be found on the TV Shows page.

SEE FRANK IN JAM 29/11/2009 21:56:05

'JAM' is a short promotional film for the buyacredit.com project which is aiming to raise a movie's budget by selling its end credits to the general public. Frank Skinner plays the judge of a local jam making competition in the film which also sees appearances from other celebrities including Annette Badland, Lynda Bellingham, Paul Daniels, Stephen Fry, Patricia Hodge, Debbie McGee, Gary Rhodes, and Phillip Schofield. Click here to watch 'JAM' now!

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES 29/09/2009 23:28:54

A new page has been set up on this site called 'Interviews and Articles' in which you will find an archive of links to recent interviews with Frank and articles written by Frank. Click here to view the page. You can also access it via the menu on the left.

SKINNER RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE 11/09/2009 20:51:41

Frank Skinner has now been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton. He has become a Doctor of Letters from the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure for his services to comedy. The vice-chancellor, Prof Caroline Gipps, said: "Our honorary degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society. They are inspiring role models for our graduates and we look forward to welcoming them at our ceremonies." Other Black Country celebrities who have been honored this year include Suzi Perry, Nigel Slater and Don Goodman.

SKINNER ON WALK OF STARS - PRESENTATION 02/08/2009 23:07:05

Frank Skinner has now been awarded with a place on Birmingham's Walk of Stars. Around 300 people turned up at Jongleurs in Birmingham on 1st August to see the comedian presented with the golden star, which will be a permanent site on the pavement outside the comedy club. "I’ve been sitting by the phone waiting for the call ever since these stars started," he chuckled. "When something like this is happening in your area, you want to be involved." "Adrian Chiles has come with me today and I think he only came to drop a hint. He’s even got a T-shirt with ‘Don’t Forget Me’," he joked. Click here to read the full article on the Sunday Mercury website where Skinner also talks about his feelings regarding the recent death of his hero Bobby Robson.

FRANK ON ABSOLUTE RADIO - UPDATE 16/06/2009 19:21:09

Frank Skinner has extended his contract with digital channel Absolute Radio for another year. He is joined each Saturday morning by co-presenters Emily Dean and Gareth Richards for a general chat, a bit of music, and some special guest appearances. The show runs for two hours every week between 8AM and 10AM. If you missed an episode, you can 'listen again' by clicking here.