Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast

Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: George Herbert

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank gets excited about the brilliant 17th Century poet, George Herbert. The poems referenced are “The Collar” and “The Pulley”, both by Geor...

Making Friends In A Record Store Day Queue

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton. Frank has found a new little gift he wants to treat himself to. The team also discuss Tudor fancy dress, Frie...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Naked Bike Ride

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank, Emily and Alun are in 2013 for this edition of the radio show best bits. Frank has had an unbelievable week, Emily has been to LA with R. Patz ...

The Tooth Fairy Has A Side Hustle

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton. Frank has had a first at the barbers and Rob has been reminicing about his childhood. There's also an email a...

Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Erasure Poetry

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank explores poems stowed away in prose, as revealed by Nicole Sealey and Emma Filtness. The collections referenced are “The Ferguson Report: An E...

Visited By The Water Police

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall! Frank has had some very low-tech advice, Emily has an update from her builders and we hear from the Outside ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Childhood Fears

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's still 2013 for our radio best bits with Frank, Emily and Alun. This Frank has been on holiday and been a bit of a git, there's an email about unu...

Accidental Gorpcore

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall! This time Frank has been disappointed by the menu in a themed cafe and has managed to make an unknowing fash...

Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Poetry Anthologies

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank celebrates the joys of wallowing in a big fat poetry anthology, in this case “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker: 1925-2025”. The poems r...

Things To Do In The Black Country

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re joined again by Johnny White Really Really in today’s episode! Does Emily own an elephant? The builders at her house seem to think so… Joh...

Ghosted by Who Do You Think You Are

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the show we're joined by Johnny White Really Really! Johnny updates us on his far from relaxing holiday, Frank’s terrible sens...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: The Scottish Play

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2013 with Frank, Emily and Alun. Emily’s had a confrontation on the bus, Alun needs new sunglasses, the WI have made a mistake, and the t...

Role-Playing As Ray Davies

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined again by Rob Auton. Expect stories of surprising celeb encounters, handshakes and thoughts on Project Hail Mary (sci-fi fil...

Kinky Boots, Cardi B and Romeo and Juliet

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton! Frank had an awkward moment on the red carpet and thinks he's been lied to. Also, there's faux velv...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: High Five

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank, Emily and Alun are in 2013 for this week’s best bits. Frank celebrates his birthday and has a bizarre conversation with Richard Madeley. Plus...

It's Gone Very Music Hall

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards. Frank has been for an unusual walk with Cath. Milo has had a sub-par weekend away which reminded Frank of ...

Apple Maps Humiliated Frank

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards. Frank has had an unfortunate journey into Soho Radio and has a public service announcement. There's also t...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Pickling

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've reached 2013 for our radio best bits with Frank, Emily and Alun. Frank has another incident in a taxi and has made a weird comment in a shop. Em...

Lemsip's Been Cancelled

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! This time Frank's been chastised for not knowing a saying and Emily has been to a fancy new dentist. Lear...

Will Milo Make It?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards... or are they? Frank has some sweets from his childhood for the team to try and has an update about his bl...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Sliced Cheese

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re at the end of 2012 with Frank, Emily and Alun. This time there’s bad Christmas presents, Dad jokes, a root canal and Frank’s had one of hi...

Crufts

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! It's been Poppy's Birthday so Frank has been celebrating and even wrote her a card! Staying on the dog the...

Frank Compares Himself To The Kardashians

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! This time Frank has insurance drama, Milo and Emily have been charity mugged and Frank has made a terrible...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Aftershave

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re approaching the end of 2012 with Frank, Emily and Alun for our best bits. This time there’s a James Bond Anniversary, Frank has judged a bak...

A Friendship Mentor for Frank

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! Frank had another car fright and Emily has been to visit Sandy Mason. All this plus school matrons, a Fran...

Punch the Monkey

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! This time Frank has been to a Dr Who screening and gets educated about Punch the Monkey. There's also corr...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Essex Lion

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2012 still with Frank, Emily and Alun. Frank had a difficult holiday but found a comedy silver lining, Emily’s been to Liverpool with Thi...

An Only Connect Round

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! This time Frank has questions about hoodies, Milo's celebrated his birthday and Emily has some corresponde...

We've Consulted the Show Stenographer

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined again by Milo Edwards! Frank has been to a film premiere and Cath has given him a note about the pod. Also Milo has put his...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Toothache

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's 2012 and the team discuss the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, Frank being papped with baby Buzz, goldfish and leftover chips! Learn more about...

Shortlisted?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! This time Frank has had some post and Emily's had a surprising DM. Also we have pease pudding corresponden...

A Disastrous Valentine's Day

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This time Frank and Emily are joined by Milo Edwards! Frank has a moral dilemma and has had a phone call from the police. Also Milo has a tale from a ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Olympic Torch

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's still 2012 for our radio best bits with Frank, Emily and Alun. This time's highlights include the Jubilee Flotilla, an IEM about Will.I.Am and Fr...

Arguing Inside a Virtual World

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Johnny White Really-Really! Frank has been enjoying the Winter Olympics and Johnny shares his current obsession. Learn ...

They Want Tears, Not Laughter

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Johnny White Really-Really! Frank has been to see Johnny's show and has a lot of messages about his emotional appearance...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: The Web

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're still in 2012 with Frank, Emily and Alun for our trip down memory lane. Frank has his best ever cab ride and made an embarrassing msitake in fro...

Frank Off The Radio: Best Of - Part 2

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank’s been unwell so we have some more Best Bits for you. There’s the price of a pint, Frank’s bust up at the opera and THOSE boys on the Tham...

Frank Off The Radio: Best Of - Part 1

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank's not well this week so we have a Best Of episode for you to enjoy. The highlights include Frank's unconventional packed lunch, his surprise ann...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Late

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank, Emily and Alun are in 2012 for our radio best bits. This time there’s the fuel crisis, leaving without saying goodbye, Frank’s April Fool’...

Ten Second Eye Contact

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Sara Barron! Frank has misread his Birthday card, Sara worries she's having a mid-life crisis and there's chat about wil...

Happy Birthday, Frank!

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Sara Barron. It's Frank's 69th Birthday but his day hasn't started very smoothly. There's also a middle class theft and ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Swimming Challenge

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it to 2012 with Frank, Emily and Alun for our radio best bits. This time there's haircut disasters, restaurant dramas and Frank has done hi...

Frank's New Year's Resolution

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Barron is back to join Frank and Emily. The team discuss moving songs and Frank's teeth. Plus there's some Outside World. Learn more about your ...

The Worst Break Up Line

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This time Frank and Emily are joined by Sara Barron! Frank has felt very sophisticated this week and Sara has a new member of the family. Learn more a...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Americanisms

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last instalment of 2011 best bits with Frank, Emily and Alun. This time the team discuss what makes MP's cry, a Frank-related conundrum and C...

The Temu Version

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe Petts has returned! This time Frank has been let down by a lack of partworks and Emily has a new word to bring the team. And also a Reader gets ...

Have I Been to Bolton?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This time Frank and Emily are joined by Chloe Petts! Chloe's been to Australia and it reminds the team about the most Australian thing they've ever he...

Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Hotels

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're nearing the end of 2011 for our radio best bits. This time Frank has been filming the BBC Christmas advert and the team discuss the 36-hour rule...

One of Frank's Biggest Regrets

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined again by Johnny White Really-Really. This time Frank's been to the theatre, there's a joyous jumper and the team's favourit...

Frank's Unique Relaxation Technique

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Johnny White Really-Really! This time Frank has had more games misery, there's a trip to A&E and the team find out somet...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Childhood Misconceptions

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2011 with Frank, Emily and Alun for the best bits of the radio show. This time Frank has done a Radio 4 show, played noughts and crosses an...

Frank Hates Games

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Johnny White Really Really! The team share their Christmas gifts and Frank is feeling guilty about a compromise he made ...

A Couple of Ghostbuster Enthusiasts

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined this week by Johnny White Really Really! Frank has been irritated by TV adverts and had his Christmas made by our Nora. The...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Kiwi

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2011 with Frank, Emily and Alun. There’s chat about Alice Cooper’s wild years, hiding as an adult and Popstar to Opera Star. Learn...

A Blue Whale At Harrods

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! Frank has been emotional at the cinema and Emily has had a sweet surprise at the garage. Learn more abou...

A Hot Drink In A Hot Shower

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This time Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! Frank has been playing Sims with Buzz, Ania is feeling cold and Emily has a coffee-related game...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Red or Black

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2011 with Frank, Emily and dear Gareth. Frank has been insulted but didn’t realise, there’s old fashioned insults and Gareth makes a big an...

A Chain Of Disagreement

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined again by Rob Auton. There's more chat about The Wheel, Jeremy Clarkson's link to Paddington and Rob brings the team a Chris...

A Long Awaited Apology

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton! This time the team talk about cloning dogs, our favourite Christmas carols and Frank has an apology for Rob. ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Award Winners

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're still in 2011 with Frank, Emily and Gareth. This time the gang win an award, Emily finds some notes from her childhood, Gareth has his fist TV g...

Frankisms

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! The team talk advent calendars, What Three Words and Frank regrets asking for a debrief. Learn more abo...

A Fight At The Opera

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This time Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! Frank has had another bizarre incident on the Tube and Ania has had an unconventional dinner. ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days – Cringe

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2011 with Frank, Emily and Gareth for our radio highlights. This week Frank’s had visitors he wasn’t prepared for and the team discuss ...

Maisie Adam

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maisie Adam is our guest this week! Maisie comes in for a chat with Frank and Emily about her new tour, Whatsherface, her Taskmaster win and her Lion...

Farewell Pierre

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has been to a Winter Light event and an unexpected character was a bit overfamiliar. Also, it's Pierre's final show with the gang! Learn more a...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Red Hoodie

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2011 with Frank, Emily and dear Gareth for our best bits. This time Frank has been to a party with the AB of C and he's worried he’s offe...

A Tense Week

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has had an argument thanks to the neighbourhood Whatsapp group and Emily has had an experience at a Sam Ryder gig. There's also chat about a fre...

The Loudest Gig

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank fears long-term damage after going to an incredibly loud gig and Pierre has been community-minded. There's also chat about big drinks, 99s and A...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Ghosts

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a wander down memory lane in 2011 for our best bits. This time there's getting the giggles, Ed Byrne's ditch-gate is solved and there's T...

The Paddington Experience

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre is still away so Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall. Emily has had a mortifying experience in a petrol station and Frank has taken part i...

Frank's Catchphrase

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre is away so the team are joined by Steve Hall! Frank has had tea with the Poet Laureate and Steve has been to a rare bookshop in New York. There...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Clothes

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve reached 2011 in our walk down memory lane. This time the best bits include a Frank in a roast chicken outfit, a made-up proverb and the clothe...

West End Girl

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has overheard a conversation on a bus that's left him reeling. There's also a question about The Oodie and Pierre has made a needlessly elaborat...

How Much For A Belt?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has been clothes shopping and Frank he's been baffled by shop assistants. There's also James Bond chat, theatre irons and a query about how long...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Invention

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're at the end of 2010 with Frank, Emily and dear Gareth. This time there's talk of Disneyland, friends of friends and fainting. Enjoy! Learn more a...

Wolf Snout

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Pierre went to a Halloween Party and had a problem with his costume. There’s also chat about 67, scary movies and lying to Elvis. Learn m...

Pre-Decimal Pints

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frank stayed in a Premiere Inn and Emily found herself in a shame spiral. There’s also chat about a Metallica t-shirt, baked potatoes and ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Pedestrian Racing

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2010 for the best bits. This time there’s chat about Ringo Starr, an auction of cuddly toys and Frank’s Comic Relief crisp flavour. Le...

Pub True

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frank was on the receiving end of a reveal gag and has been touring. There's also a case of nominative determinism, vampires and Frankenstei...

Eye Biscuits

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has been on a boating holiday with his family and got lured in by a Sky News teaser. There's also chat about Crossroads, ketchup and The Traitor...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Cuckoo Clock

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank, Emily and dear Gareth are still in 2010 for the best bits. An annoyance has led Frank to an idea for his new Edinburgh show. Also, the team tal...

Star Giver

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has been put in an embarrassing situation since his car has been stolen and Pierre has made a rod for his own back. There's also doormats, injur...

Privet Hedge

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frank has been on The Last Leg and has spotted another terrible slogan t-shirt. Also Emily has binge-watched a tv show while she's been unwe...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Handshakes

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re still in 2010 for our radio show best bits and Frank has a moral dilemma. There’s also chat about chef’s recommendations, domestic thrills...

Floating Burns

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ania Magliano joins us again this time. The team discuss legal wigs, arcade grabbers of yesteryear and ceremonial cacao. Learn more about your ad cho...

Premeditated Pun

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frank and Pierre are joined by Ania Magliano! In the podcasts there's mind reading, Taskmaster and a rucksack that smells of monkfish. Learn...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Cauliflower

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s still 2010 for our radio highlights and the Miliband Brothers are in the news. There’s also a broken laptop, Birdland and the birth of the Id...

Ebs Burnough

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Director Ebs Burnough pops into the studio to talk about his new film, Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Horrible Treasure Hunt

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has realised he's mislaid something on the way to Spiritland... There's also more gibberish t-shirts, grabber machine intel and Pierre's done a ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: TV

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re still in 2010 with Frank, Emily and our dear Gareth. This time the best bits include The Last of the Summer Wine being axed, old wives tales a...

Best Day

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has had another car drama and has been to see The Importance of Being Earnest. There's also a baker bitterness in Outside World and Pierre's bee...

Beautifully Prepared

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank shares something he's done this week that he's very embarrassed about. Also there's a foam Takis, chewy toothbrushes and Emily's had an unusual ...

Frank Skinner Radio Days: Nomination

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2010 and the team have received a Sony nomination! Frank’s been on Desert Island Discs, Gareth’s mum has given him an unusual gift and ...

Brass Rubbing

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank's still unwell so we're working from home again this time. Frank has been featured in an unusual magazine, Emily's hairdresser has got the wrong...

Formal Credits

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team are working from home today as Frank has Covid. Frank's watched his new favourite film and has been a question on Mastermind. There's also a ...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Blackpool

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2010 for the Best Bits and the team are in Blackpool for the George Formby convention. Frank’s resentful about his medal from Sport Relie...

Moustache

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has a new favourite TV show and has been to a History Festival. Pierre fears he's weirded someone out and we have the answer to a previous myste...

A-puzzling

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has been baffled by a BBC News headline and had an unbelievable black cab journey. Emily has been to see The Producers and there's correspondenc...

Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Anniversary

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in 2010 for the best bits and we’ve reached the 1st anniversary of the show. There’s chat about the Ernie Wise statue, card shops, the Son...

Obviously New

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank has partaken in a comedy tradition and a Reader has emailed in to ask for relationship advice. There's also chat about longserving underwear, ob...