The Frank Skinner Show 1995
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 10, 1995
- Last Aired
- December 15, 2005
- Format
- 9 seasons · 89 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~89 hours (60 min/ep)
- Networks
- BBC One, ITV1
What is The Frank Skinner Show?
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner that aired on British television between 1995 and 2005. The program was screened on BBC One beginning with its first series and continued for a total of nine series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1995
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, ITV1
- Genres
- Talk, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 9 seasons · 89 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- BBC One, ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 89 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner that aired on British television between 1995 and 2005. The program was screened on BBC One beginning with its first series and continued for a total of nine series. Each episode followed a consistent format that began with an initial stand-up routine performed by the host. The broadcast then transitioned into a series of celebrity interviews, which were interspersed with various sketches throughout the episode. The show typically concluded with a comedic song featuring both Frank Skinner and his guest stars. Over the course of its run, the program became known for the unconventional nature of its interviews, which occasionally included shocking revelations from the guests. The Frank Skinner Show concluded its broadcast run in 2005 after completing nine series. The series remains a documented example of the chat show format on British television, noted for its blend of stand-up comedy, guest interactions, and musical segments.
Should you watch it?
“Frank Skinner blends stand‑up, sketches and candid chats in a lively British talk show.”
- Frank Skinner’s stand‑up opens each episode
- Mix of interviews, sketches and a comedic song finale
- Unpredictable, candid guest revelations
- British humor may not translate for all audiences
Watch it if you enjoy witty stand‑up mixed with off‑beat celebrity interviews and musical comedy.
The series features adult‑oriented jokes and candid interview moments, best suited for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Charlie Kray, Buzz Aldrin Mytharc Sep 10, 1995
- E2 Ivana Trump Core Sep 17, 1995
- E3 Bonnie Langford Core Sep 24, 1995
- E4 Marvin Hagler Core Oct 1, 1995
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 8, 1995
- E6 Myra Lewis Mytharc Oct 15, 1995
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Gene Wilder Mytharc Jan 2, 1997
- E2 Ozzy Osbourne Core Jan 9, 1997
- E3 Barry Manilow fans Core Jan 16, 1997
- E4 Alexander McQueen Core Jan 23, 1997
- E5 Michael Palin Core Jan 30, 1997
- E7 Thora Hird Mytharc Feb 6, 1997
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fiona Allen, Nick Moran Mytharc Apr 15, 1999
- E2 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Alan Hansen Core Apr 22, 1999
- E3 Caroline Aherne, Kenny Rogers Core Apr 29, 1999
- E4 Gail Porter, Michael Aspel Core May 6, 1999
- E5 Dale Winton, Germaine Greer Core May 13, 1999
- E6 Zoë Ball, Eric Clapton Core May 20, 1999
- E7 Charlie Dimmock, David Essex Mytharc May 27, 1999
- E8 Anthea Turner, Martin Kemp Mytharc Jun 3, 1999
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Paul McKenna, Björk Mytharc Oct 2, 2000
- E2 Jamie Oliver, Denise Lewis Core Oct 9, 2000
- E3 Debra Stephenson, Max Bygraves Core Oct 16, 2000
- E4 Joe Pasquale, Lorraine Kelly Core Oct 23, 2000
- E5 Kelly Brook, Fatboy Slim Core Oct 30, 2000
- E6 Charlotte Church, Tracey Ullman Core Nov 6, 2000
- E7 Samantha Fox, Noel Gallagher Core Nov 13, 2000
- E8 David Ginola, Mel C Core Nov 20, 2000
- E9 Julie Hesmondhalgh, Richard Wilson Mytharc Nov 27, 2000
- E10 Katy Hill, Noddy Holder Mytharc Dec 6, 2000
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Gabby Logan, Ant & Dec Mytharc Oct 13, 2001
- E2 Bruce Forsyth, Tracy Shaw Core Oct 20, 2001
- E3 Bill Wyman, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Core Oct 27, 2001
- E4 Eddie Izzard, Cliff Richard Core Nov 3, 2001
- E5 Paul Gascoigne Core Nov 11, 2001
- E6 Boy George, Jordan Core Nov 18, 2001
- E7 Sean Bean, Simon Cowell Core Nov 25, 2001
- E8 Ulrika Jonsson, Charlotte Church Core Dec 2, 2001
- E9 Johnny Vegas, Dido Core Dec 9, 2001
- E10 Myleen Klass, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, Steve Coogan Core Dec 16, 2001
- E11 Vinnie Jones, Nicky Byrne, Bryan McFadden Mytharc Dec 26, 2001
- E12 Britney Spears Mytharc Jan 26, 2002
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kyle MacLachlan, Dave Gorman, Will Young Mytharc Sep 10, 2002
- E2 Rhona Cameron, Geri Halliwell Core Sep 17, 2002
- E3 Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Alison Moyet, Chris Tarrant Core Sep 24, 2002
- E4 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Brenda Blethyn, LL Cool J Core Oct 1, 2002
- E5 Ian Thorpe, Dolly Parton, Natalie & Nicole Appleton Core Oct 8, 2002
- E6 Charles Kennedy, Ronan Keating, Pamela Anderson Core Oct 15, 2002
- E7 Samuel L. Jackson, Rachael Stirling, Myleen Klass Core Oct 22, 2002
- E8 Robin Gibb, Martine McCutcheon, Harry Hill Core Oct 29, 2002
- E9 Heidi Klum, Vinnie Jones, Atomic Kitten Core Nov 5, 2002
- E10 George Foreman, Moby, Elton John Core Nov 12, 2002
- E11 Chandeep Uppal, David Dickinson, Sophie Ellis Bextor Mytharc Nov 26, 2002
- E12 Carol Vorderman, Jack Ryder, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere Mytharc Dec 3, 2002
Season 7 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jordan, Blue, Francesca Martinez Mytharc Oct 6, 2003
- E2 Hilary Duff, Elvis Costello, Sally Lindsay Core Oct 13, 2003
- E3 Al Murray, Kym Marsh, Myleene Klass, Phil Taylor Core Oct 20, 2003
- E4 Helen Mirren, Matthew Kelly, Frank Maloney Core Oct 27, 2003
- E5 Kelly Osbourne, Helen Fielding, Bryan and Kerry McFadden Core Nov 3, 2003
- E6 Michael Moore, Robert Downey Jr., Michael Stipe Core Nov 14, 2003
- E7 Johnny Vegas, David Seaman, Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh Core Nov 17, 2003
- E8 Ron Jeremy, Brenda Blethyn, Mo Mowlam Core Nov 24, 2003
- E9 Martin Johnson, Will Greenwood, James Bourne, Matt Jay Core Dec 1, 2003
- E10 Justin Hawkins, Fern Britton, Phillip Schofield, Hayley Westenra Core Dec 8, 2003
- E11 Jamie Lee Curtis, Jamie Oliver, Fran Healy, Dougie Payne Mytharc Dec 15, 2003
- E12 Jasper Carrott, Rosanna Davison, Dave Gorman Mytharc Dec 22, 2003
Season 8 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Richard Dreyfuss, LaToyah Jackson, Har Mar Superstar Mytharc Oct 14, 2004
- E2 Pamela Anderson, Graham Coxon, Stan Collymore Core Oct 21, 2004
- E3 Jamelia, Franz Ferdinand, Bryan McFadden Core Oct 28, 2004
- E4 Kathy Burke, Rufus Wainwright, George Best Core Nov 4, 2004
- E5 Paula Radcliffe, Ron Atkinson, Joss Stone Core Nov 11, 2004
- E6 Shania Twain, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Peter Andre, Jordan, Snow Patrol Core Nov 18, 2004
- E7 Michael Parkinson, Shane MacGowan, Goldie Lookin' Chain Core Nov 25, 2004
- E8 Simon Callow, Jools Holland, Tom Jones, Kelly Brook Core Dec 2, 2004
- E9 Tony Bennett, Leigh Francis, Davina McCall, Jodie Marsh, Morrissey Core Dec 9, 2004
- E10 Amanda Holden, Paul Burrell, Frank Lampard, Kasabian Mytharc Dec 16, 2004
- E11 Jo Brand, David Couthard, Patrick Stewart, Embrace Mytharc Dec 28, 2004
Season 9 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Freddie Flintoff, Jon Bon Jovi, Tatu Mytharc Sep 30, 2005
- E2 James Nesbitt, Ringo Starr, Jo Brand Core Oct 6, 2005
- E3 Gene Simmons, Craig David, The Cheeky Girls, Omid Djalili Core Oct 13, 2005
- E4 McFly, The Backstreet Boys, Rachel Weisz Core Oct 20, 2005
- E5 George Galloway, Zoe Ball, Terry Gilliam Core Oct 27, 2005
- E6 Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, Lee Mack Core Nov 3, 2005
- E7 Tommy Lee, Ozzy Osbourne, Kevin Bacon Core Nov 10, 2005
- E8 Carol Vorderman, The Sugababes, Roy 'Chubby' Brown Core Nov 17, 2005
- E9 Nigel Harman, Steve Irwin, Rory Bremner Core Nov 24, 2005
- E10 Charlotte Church, Westlife, David Mitchell & Robert Webb Core Dec 1, 2005
- E11 Jamie Bell, Gary Lineker, Al Murray Mytharc Dec 8, 2005
- E12 Carol Thatcher, Mel Brooks, Girls Aloud Mytharc Dec 15, 2005
Frequently asked questions
When did The Frank Skinner Show first premiere?
It debuted in 1995.
How many series did the show run?
It ran for nine series until 2005.
What regular segments are featured in each episode?
Episodes begin with Skinner’s stand‑up, include celebrity interviews, sketches, and end with a comedic song with the guests.
Which channel aired the series in the UK?
It was screened on BBC One.
What made the interviews notable?
The show became known for unconventional interviews that sometimes revealed shocking information from guests.
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