The Frank Skinner Show 1995
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
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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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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Charlie Kray, Buzz Aldrin Sep 10, 1995
- E2 Ivana Trump Sep 17, 1995
- E3 Bonnie Langford Sep 24, 1995
- E4 Marvin Hagler Oct 1, 1995
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 8, 1995
- E6 Myra Lewis Oct 15, 1995
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Gene Wilder Jan 2, 1997
- E2 Ozzy Osbourne Jan 9, 1997
- E3 Barry Manilow fans Jan 16, 1997
- E4 Alexander McQueen Jan 23, 1997
- E5 Michael Palin Jan 30, 1997
- E7 Thora Hird Feb 6, 1997
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Fiona Allen, Nick Moran Apr 15, 1999
- E2 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Alan Hansen Apr 22, 1999
- E3 Caroline Aherne, Kenny Rogers Apr 29, 1999
- E4 Gail Porter, Michael Aspel May 6, 1999
- E5 Dale Winton, Germaine Greer May 13, 1999
- E6 Zoë Ball, Eric Clapton May 20, 1999
- E7 Charlie Dimmock, David Essex May 27, 1999
- E8 Anthea Turner, Martin Kemp Jun 3, 1999
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Paul McKenna, Björk Oct 2, 2000
- E2 Jamie Oliver, Denise Lewis Oct 9, 2000
- E3 Debra Stephenson, Max Bygraves Oct 16, 2000
- E4 Joe Pasquale, Lorraine Kelly Oct 23, 2000
- E5 Kelly Brook, Fatboy Slim Oct 30, 2000
- E6 Charlotte Church, Tracey Ullman Nov 6, 2000
- E7 Samantha Fox, Noel Gallagher Nov 13, 2000
- E8 David Ginola, Mel C Nov 20, 2000
- E9 Julie Hesmondhalgh, Richard Wilson Nov 27, 2000
- E10 Katy Hill, Noddy Holder Dec 6, 2000
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Gabby Logan, Ant & Dec Oct 13, 2001
- E2 Bruce Forsyth, Tracy Shaw Oct 20, 2001
- E3 Bill Wyman, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Oct 27, 2001
- E4 Eddie Izzard, Cliff Richard Nov 3, 2001
- E5 Paul Gascoigne Nov 11, 2001
- E6 Boy George, Jordan Nov 18, 2001
- E7 Sean Bean, Simon Cowell Nov 25, 2001
- E8 Ulrika Jonsson, Charlotte Church Dec 2, 2001
- E9 Johnny Vegas, Dido Dec 9, 2001
- E10 Myleen Klass, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, Steve Coogan Dec 16, 2001
- E11 Vinnie Jones, Nicky Byrne, Bryan McFadden Dec 26, 2001
- E12 Britney Spears Jan 26, 2002
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.