Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast
Episodes
Blood Moon
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to a book event and it's reminded him of a report he was given in school. There's also chat about lunar events, smoking on planes and u...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Politeness Debate
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re still in 2010 with Frank, Emily and Gareth. There’s Abby Road news, a story about mispronouncing food names, Emily’s been to the BAFTAs an...
Pickled Onions
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been recording an audiobook this week and we also find out about another case of The Skinner Curse. Whatsapp us on 07457 417 769 or email Fr...
Fragrant Bear
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has received a parcel this week that the team can't believe. Frank's had an unpleasant experience on the tube and we have correspondence about ...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Mr Methane
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in 2010 with Frank, Emily and Gareth for this week's best bits. Frank has been on The Bubble and makes a laundry revelation that disgusts the wh...
Uneven Strips
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has had a contact lens incident and Emily had an encounter with a rude dog walker. There's also a Whatever Happened To and an Idiotic Eureka Mom...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Sky Lantern
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve made it to New Year of 2010 in our best bits of the radio show. There’s chat about the highest selling song of the decade, an aeroplane row,...
Brown Envelope
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gang are back together as Pierre returns from the Edinburgh Fringe. Frank has been on an eventful walking holiday and took issue with a hotel menu...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Jack Clemo
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank loves the clay, machinery and scary religion in the poetry of Jack Clemo. The poems reference are ‘A Calvinist in Love’, ‘Christ in the Cl...
Bingo Confession
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Lyons joins the team again this time. There's middle age milestones, Catholic shade, manly men and eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Christmas
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached Christmas 2009. Frank has been to a health farm, there’s the World Cup draw and Gareth plays his Christmas song live in the studio. ...
White Satin Robe
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank and Emily are joined by Zoe Lyons! Frank has had an incident on the Tube and has been to a festival with Buzz. There's also correspond...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Greta Stoddart
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The poet, Greta Stoddart, instructs Frank on the deeper meanings of three tulips in a milk bottle. The poems referenced are ‘Fool’ and ‘Three Tu...
Well Executed Magic
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ania Magliano joins the gang again! Frank has been to see a Every Brilliant Thing and it has left him with a question for the team. Ania has just retu...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Pants
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time it’s Bonfire Night but it turns out none of the team were bothered. Frank has been to a Science Breakfast and Micky Flanagan is our guest!...
OnlyFans Witch
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! Frank has been to see Brigadoon and felt the orchestra missed a trick. There's also a surprisin...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Scott McKendry
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank joins a secret society with Pebbles Flintstone and the poet, Scott McKendry. The poems referenced are ‘Keepers of the Pedigree’ and ‘Hi-Vi...
Dog Sitting
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hall is still with us for this podcast! Frank has been to the Oval and has a tea-based query. There's also news from The Outside World. Send you...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Ditch
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in 2009 for our best bits. The team have been out for a lunch and the boys tried something unusual, there's a question about baby pigeons ...
MI5 Safe House
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hall joins Frank and Emily this time! Frank has been doing a week of press and there's a novelty pencil update. Whatsapp us on 07547 417 769. ...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Amy Clampitt
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank finds the beauty in Amy Clampitt's poetry and written-off cars. The poem referenced is ‘Salvage’ from ‘The Kingfisher’. Learn more ab...
Castration Tooth
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Barron joins Frank and Emily while Pierre is up at the Edinburgh Fringe. Frank has been watching his favourite channel, Talking Pictures, again a...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Strongmen
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in 2009 for our best bits from the radio days. Frank is annoyed about Twitter, Emily has been to Malta with the World's Strongest Men and ...
Grey Temples
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Emily are joined by Sara Barron! Frank has more film updates and the team chat proverbs about whistling, the Lionesses and This Is Your Life...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Rebecca Goss
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The poet, Rebecca Goss, shows Frank life in a rearview mirror. The poems referenced are ‘Pheasant in Rear-View Mirror’ and ‘Sylvia’. Learn ...
Jelly
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has seen a novelty item in a charity shop. Pierre and Emily have been for a lovely day out. And we hear from the Outside World. Send us your cor...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: World’s Tallest Man
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in 2009 for this episode of Best Bits. Frank's had a doss, there's a unique text-in and Ross Noble pops into the studio. Learn more about...
Seafood Salesman
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Frank has been to Devon for a stand up gig and stayed in a castle. There's also chat about Mr Cockle, apple juice and the long tongue ...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: RS Thomas
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank shares a pulpit with RS Thomas. The poems referenced are ‘Border Blues’, ‘Service’ and ‘Poetry For Supper’. Learn more about your a...
Uninhabitable
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has seen two very different films this week and went on a walking holiday with Cath. The team also catch up on some Outside World from the loyal...
Circle Pit
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to a festival this week and watched the Wimbledon final. There's also chat about Emily's jeans, a theatre outing and the Bayeux Tapestr...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Poncho
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Frank Skinner's Radio Days there’s the time Frank’s family met his Radio family, Gareth is down the line from the Edinburgh Fri...
Harriet Kemsley
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team are joined by Harriet Kemsley! Harriet pops by to talk about her podcast, Single Ladies in Your Area. The gang also chat about men holding fi...
The Blu
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank has been to the Sheffield Podcast Festival and has made a decision after watching PMQs. Also, Richard E. Grant, swapping bodies and a ...
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Competition
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Frank Skinner’s Radio Days hear the team’s only ever competition. There’s also an incident at Deal or No Deal, practical joke...
Message Centre
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time Frank has been to Belfast and the team try the viral M&S sandwich. There's also correspondence about Flying Ant Day, Molly Malone and nut pa...
Pierre Bronzed
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank has had an experience that has made Pierre very jealous and Buzz has done another car-related prank. There's also correspondence...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Keyrings
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Frank Skinner’s Radio Days the clips include Frank’s 'Round the World in 80 Days' trip for Children in Need, Emily wanting a fo...
Nut Paste
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank reveals a faux pas that still haunts him. Also there's Hans Christian Anderson goss, French puns and Murderpedia. Email via FrankOffTheRadio@A...
Four Books
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to an opening night and has been interviewed for Sky News. The team also discuss a cribbage league, string vests and haslett. Email via...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Anchovies
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in 2009 for our look back at some of the best bits of Frank's radio shows. This time Sandy Mason is in the studio, there’s a text-in abo...
Mark Watson
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Watson is our guest this week! Mark pops in to tell us about his upcoming tour 'Before It Overtakes Us' and his latest novel, 'One Minute Away'. ...
Flossing
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank reveals a surprising beach-look he once sported and shares a possible new podcast idea. Plus, rating Dads, Finnish Duolingo and dentur...
Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Bathtime
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We head all the way back to 2009 for the first instalment of Frank Skinner's Radio Days. Frank is joined by Emily Dean and the much-missed Gareth Rich...
Pinkie
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Buzz had a surprising request for Frank while he was watching the football. The team also chat about Mock the Week, chef demonstrations and ...
Ghostbusters Day
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank has humiliated himself and has a new idea for Disneyland. We’ve also been sent more requests to see THAT cake and had another fantas...
Contact Lenses
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's the return of Hungry Frank and he shares a bathroom-based game he likes to play... The team also discuss the Dr Who Finale, a case of n...
Three-Cornered Hat
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank has been to Cornwall for a Poetry Festival, stayed somewhere special and felt rather hungry on the train home... There's also more Wh...
Sky Writing
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank has felt edgy in a bookshop and had a pizza delivery mishap. There's also correspondence about Daunt Book's geographical sorting syste...
Really Stylish
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week there's dinosaurs, ghosts and Frank's dream. We've also had a Whatsapp jingle in from a Reader that's really rather good. Learn more about y...
Catman
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank has had a curious compliment about his autobiography. The team also discuss Top Cat, a celeb-filled curry house and SHC. Learn ...
Beach Holiday
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a historic day for Frank. He's also been to The Podcast Show and opened for Steven Wilson at the Palladium. There's also some fantastic corr...
Suzi Ruffell
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by Suzi Ruffell! Suzi pops in to chat about her new book, 'Am I Having Fun Now?: Anxiety, Applause and Life's Big Questi...
Registrar's Ink
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast Frank has been to the Golden Lobes and has some news to share with the team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Pistachio Gloop
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has had a testing time at a record shop and was underwhelmed by a viral phenomenon. We've also had an email from someone who's found Frank's pe...
Starkers
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Frank has had a unique cinema experience. Also, Emily and Pierre have an email to share with Frank about an honour he's not been made ...
Tim Key
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Key is our guest! Tim pops in and tells the team all about his new film, The Ballad of Wallis Island and his new poetry book, L.A. Baby! Learn mor...
Not Going
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team are back together! In this podcast Frank has been enjoying the snooker and made a realisation in Foyles. Also Emily has been on a camel ride ...
Fake Slang
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Pierre are joined by Sara Barron! Frank has beento an unlikely gig, Pierre has brought a team quiz back from Australia, andSara has had a bu...
Easter Phone
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Pierre are joined by Sara Barron! This week Frank has been to an Easter vigil and been on a Starbucks mission with Buzz. Also a Takis-based ...
Only Human
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Frank, Emily and Ania Magliano discuss a conversation on the Tube, single dinners and a trip to Cadbury's World. Learn more about your...
Dog Auction
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank and Emily are joined by Ania Magliano! The team chat Katy Perry in space, the return of filofax and the Duke of Richmond. Learn more ...
Tea Alarm
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Baddiel is back with Frank and Emily. In this episode there's chat about Frank and David's Severance Club and questions about disposable pants. ...
Three Sheds
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Baddiel joins Frank and Emily! David discovers something about Frank he'd never known before. There's also chat about flat tyres, non-Hollywood ...
Pre-warned
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hall is with us this week! Frank and Steve tell of their time on tour together including shooting star-gate. We also have more of your favourite...
Dench
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall! This week Frank has been thrilled by tech, met royalty and felt intense love. Learn more about your ad choi...
Row O
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank has seen a TV programme advertised that's left him with questions and has a confession to make about a trip to the theatre. And Zoe Ly...
Possible Nuisance
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Zoe Lyons! Frank has discovered a new world he thinks he'd like to join and Emily has brought in a viral sweet treat for the...
Josh Widdicombe
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Widdicombe is our guest this week! He chats to the team about his UK tour, Not My Cup Of Tea, dancing on The Wheel, the Parenting Hell live show ...
Tradwife
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast Frank has been invited to an unusual event and has accidentally blanked a megastar. The team also discuss screaming at ...
Capybara Cafe
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Frank was sent on an errand by his mother-in-law which left him feeling very old fashioned and Emily wants the team's opinion on a pot...
The Treasures
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank had a day out with a friend that did not go to plan and he celebrated Poppy's birthday. There's also the team's favourite urban myths ...
Space Crocodiles
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to see Steven Wilson and we have more soundtracked activities that you've sent in. And you may never see Santa's sleigh in the same way...
Iron Thumbs
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast the team discuss the BRITs and the Oscars. Frank's been watching daytime TV and had a mic drop moment at a theatre opening night. Lea...
Uncle Holly
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to see a new adaptation of Much Ado featuring MCU royalty. The team also want to know the activities you punctuate with a particular so...
Goody Bag
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank and Emily have been for a space-themed outing and Frank has had a lot of compliments about his Fila tracksuit top. Email us on FrankO...
Purple Sheets
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been in a pop video this week and there's been an email about Through The Keyhole. Keep your correspondence coming to FrankOffTheRadio@Avalo...
Professional Liars
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's BAFTA's chat in this week's podcast. Also, Frank has been to see a one man show and there's some emails about the Dolly Parton Rock Album! You...
Living Statue
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Frank discusses his daydreams and some family games he's been playing. You can also now send us a Whatsapp on 07457 417 769. Learn mor...
Do Bird
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank went to a screening and Buzz asked him a surprising early morning question. The team also discuss beekeeping, Starbucks names and The ...
Labels
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank has a bottle gripe and has spotted something in THAT queue. Pierre’s appeared on Pointless and there’s correspondence from t...
Houndstooth Harrington
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Frank shares what he got for his Birthday including his gift from Emily. Frank finally feels accepted at Spiritland and Pierre has a Grammys...
Synchronised Slurping
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has been to Claridge's with his family and two fellow diners caught their attention. Frank also heard a phrased used in the street which he want...
Three Pens
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Frank has new glasses which has some bespoke elements he’s excited to show the team. Frank has also been chastised by a podcas...
Big Gold Coin
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast the team discuss a new commemorative coin, Frank's visit to The Irish Embassy, and the problem why Frank has an issue with the term...
Loaded
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank, Pierre and Emily discuss different kinds of hot chocolate, immersive theatre and a local Starbucks. All of this plus some more briefcase conspi...
Life-sized Dalek
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has come away with a decision after finishing his two-hundred-date tour. Also in the episode there's zonal marking chat, partworks maths and an ...
Achingly Hip
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Emily have been to opening night of Oliver! in the West End and a fellow celeb audience member has left Frank puzzled. Learn more about you...
Footie Anthem
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank been to a party that Cath hated and Pierre had some challenges to overcome with his proposal. There's also correspondence from the Outside World...
Jewellers Eyepiece
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Frank had a compliment from a fellow dweller of Spiritland and the team discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's animals. Also Pierre has bi...
Rave People
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Frank talks about raving, the circus and why he once made up a younger sister. The team also discuss the latest Rees-Mogg reality T...
Afterlife Interlude
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast there is a generational encounter over the phone torch and Pierre shares some BPA problems. Frank is reunited with Takis and the te...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Mona Van Duyn
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is very moved by what the poet, Mona Van Duyn, can do with an eraser. The poem referenced is ‘The Creation’ by Mona Van Duyn. Learn more ab...
Rhino Pasty
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank reveals his plans on Rhino adoption and the team discuss where you can 'Jet off' too. Frank also recounts testing out a VR experience involving ...
Sixty-Two Per Cent
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank shares his problems on being the keeper of seats. They team also discuss their thoughts on driving etiquette and learn a new, controversial stat...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Craig Raine
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and the poet, Craig Raine, explore a disused botanical garden. The poems referenced are ‘A Martian Sends a Postcard Home’, ‘Listen With M...
Alf Bond
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Frank has had an unusual text from Cath and he expresses concern over excessive badges. The trio discuss James Bond's brother and J...
French Tuck
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Frank learns about Hair Botox and the French Tuck. He reveals a request from Children in Need and shares his problem with the moder...
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Wislawa Szymborska
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and the poet, Wislawa Szymborska, discover how many people actually like poetry. The poems referenced are ‘Plato, or Why’ and ‘Some Like ...
Zurich?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Frank has some gadget news to share with the team and Pierre reveals a latest breakfast offering. The team also discuss food waste ...