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Comedian Frank Skinner breaks down in tears during surprise reunion minutes into TV appearance

A comedian became teary during a surprise reunion with an important person from their past on Michael McIntyre's Big Show.

The Independent UK

Pussies galore! David Baddiel’s Cat Man is purr-fect TV

He gets bitten by a grumpy moggy, bathes with lions and visits a home for disabled felines. This heartfelt, hilarious three-part homage to kitties is pure comfort viewing

The Guardian - UK

Frank Skinner says he got a cameraman sacked for filming up a female colleague’s skirt

The comedian said that the woman was being ‘bullied’

The Independent UK

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‘I can remember Dennis Wise following me up – when I lifted the trophy, I heard him behind cheering and shouting, “You bastards!” I thought, “You can’t say that in front of Princess Diana!”’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup upset win over Liverpool

The former Crazy Gang stopper saved a penalty in the shock 1988 FA Cup victory

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Frank Skinner marries long-term girlfriend after proposals rejected four times

Speaking on a podcast episode, Skinner told his co-hosts that the pair got married on Monday at Camden Town Hall after 24 years together.

Evening Standard

Frank Skinner secretly marries his partner 'on the stairs' at Camden Town Hall with just their son as guest

The 68-year-old admitted he ‘feels bad’ for his friends and urged them not to ‘take offence’ at not being invited

Evening Standard

"I'm not as humourless as my music!" Steven Wilson announces comedians as support acts for upcoming London Palladium shows

Stewart Lee, Al Murray, Clinton Baptiste and Frank Skinner will all support Steven Wilson on different nights

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"I had one mate who was massively into Deep Purple but they were a bit too proggy for me." How Frank Skinner became a born-again metalhead

Frank Skinner on the "inspirational" Judas Priest, playing in a cult Birmingham band and the heavy metal sitcom that never was

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"I don’t like comedy heavy metal." Comedian Frank Skinner reveals the beloved British rock band he'd banish forever

British comedy icon Frank Skinner explains why he'd choose to send one of the UK's biggest 21st century rock bands to Room 101

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“I asked him if he played air guitar. He said, ‘Why would I when I can play real guitar?’”: Eric Clapton had a perfectly logical response when comedian Frank Skinner asked him if he ever plays air guitar

Skinner also argues that “Queen were to rock music what Showaddywaddy were to ‘50s rock’n’roll”

MusicRadar

Celebrity Gogglebox star says he will 'never do the show again' despite praising its 'winning formula'

Frank Skinner appeared in an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside David Baddiel

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Miriam Margolyes to watch TV with actor Lesley Joseph on Celebrity Gogglebox

The pair will be joined by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and actors Dame Kirstin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves on the Channel 4 special.

Evening Standard

The week in audio: Kill List; Call Her Daddy; Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate; Johnny Walker – review

The tale of a scam hitman on the dark web grips after a slow start; Kamala Harris has the human touch in a US interview; Kate Lawler is moreish; and a radio stalwart is set to bow out

The Guardian - UK

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards have named their stars of tomorrow

Stars who’ve won awards at the annual ceremony include Sarah Millican, Frank Skinner and Lee Evans

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Frank Skinner looks back: ‘I liked being famous – I felt noticed for the first time. But at some point it has to end’

The comic on his nightmarish first gigs, how he finally became sober, and dying by his own sword

The Independent UK

Frank Skinner calls previous jokes ‘offensive’ as he admits to being ‘educated by woke politics’

Comedian said he did not feel ‘bullied’ by woke culture

The Guardian - UK

‘Can’t start a fire’: Why England fans at Euros are channelling Springsteen

Singing the praises of Phil Foden to Dancing In The Dark has become the go-to tune for England fans in Germany

The Guardian - UK

‘We write something and it can be in the show that night’: comedy trio Sheeps on the freedom of Edinburgh fringe

The cult heroes are back with their ‘best sketches ever’. After success with Ladhood, Stath Lets Flats and Parlement, are they still hoping for that elusive Sheeps TV series?

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"I felt like I'd been cleansed." Comedian Frank Skinner says seeing this legendary metal guitarist was "like a fabulous meditative experience"

Birmingham comedian Frank Skinner shares how seeing a legendary guitarist helped him forget life's problems - and the time he upset Eric Clapton

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: One Person Found This Helpful; Straight to the Comments!; The Rise and Rise of the Microchip; Capital Breakfast – review

Frank Skinner’s new Radio 4 panel show is a winner; the Daily Mail goes below the line; Misha Glenny gives us microchips with everything; and Capital gains Radio 1 star Jordan North

The Guardian - UK

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‘I can be quite well behaved’: Frank Skinner on standup, rude jokes and what the kids got right

Comedian Frank Skinner is preparing to unleash his new standup show – and this time he says he’s cleaning up his act

The Independent UK

Frank Skinner, 30 Years of Dirt review: Material feels secondary to sparkling crowd work at Edinburgh Fringe

Comedian celebrates three decades of stand-up in breezy, confident hour

The Guardian - UK

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt review – a celebration of smut

Is the fringe veteran stretching himself? No, but his laconic style is deceptive: he’s never less than beadily alert

Evening Standard

Frank Skinner at Assembly, Edinburgh review: thirty years of mirth

Skinner’s set, as ever, is ribald but immaculately constructed

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