http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-11351-frank-skinner/topic-rss.do Frank Skinner RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23767021-a-toyboy-can-be-just-the-tonic-for-a-woman.do As Lord Northcliffe observed: when dog bites man, it isn't news; when man bites dog, it is. Similarly, when old men go out with younger women, it's business as usual; when women go out with younger men, it's a talking point 2009-11-10T09:08:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23763309-the-age-of-the-crunch-funders.do Provided they get some sort of return on their small investment - and it needn't be financial - Jasmine Gardner discovers there are fans out there who will help you start a bar, make a movie or keep on gigging 2009-11-02T10:11:46Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23744688-eddie-izzard-on-becoming-a-marathon-man.do The comedian is not noted for his athletic ability so how has he run 43 marathons for charity in just six weeks? He reveals all... 2009-09-16T07:58:49Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23737074-comedy-prize-nominees-named.do The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show were announced and homegrown talent swept the board 2009-08-26T13:05:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23727036-pleasance-marks-25th-anniversary-with-massive-london-expansion.do One of the Edinburgh festival's most famous fringe venues celebrates its 25th birthday with plans for a major expansion of its London branch 2009-08-03T06:47:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23638046-frank-skinner-is-tack-sharp-and-topical.do Frank Skinner might not have a regular television series at the moment, but he is certainly keeping himself busy. 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23605178-best-dvds-of-2008.do From The Dark Knight to Curb Your Enthusiasm, here are DVDs not to be without. 2008-12-19T09:59:04Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23589921-loughran-goes-as-bbc-wield-the-axe.do Angus Loughran has become the first casualty of the latest cutback of the BBC's racing coverage 2008-11-20T08:52:33Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23579276-brands-crime-isnt-bad-taste-but-bad-jokes.do The BBC’s ‘prank’ is indefensible – but shouldn’t be used to stifle blokeish British humour 2008-10-29T10:53:47Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23579681-bbc-boss-im-sorry-for-gross-lapse-of-taste.do BBC Director General Mark Thompson expressed his anger today over the "gross lapse of taste" that led to him suspending two of his top stars. 2008-10-29T14:15:45Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23564282-the-secret-policemans-ball-big-but-patchy.do This year's Secret Policeman’s Ball gave plenty of laughs, if few dizzying heights. 2008-10-05T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23546651-fight-is-on-to-save-comedy-venue-from-a-concrete-filled-fate.do One of London's best-loved independent music and comedy clubs is set to be closed down and filled in with concrete 2008-08-29T07:27:45Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23537893-new-fears-for-countdown-as-c4-tests-rival-quiz-shows.do The future of Countdown was today under threat after it emerged Channel 4 has been testing out rival quiz show formats. 2008-08-16T20:35:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23464961-west-end-power-cut-blacks-out-first-night.do The heart of the West End was plunged into darkness for more than two hours after a major power cut 2008-03-26T10:27:49Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23421349-an-angry-voice-from-the-back-of-the-poll.do Stewart Lee's Soho Theatre show will make you laugh and also think, says Bruce Dessau. 2007-11-15T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23420765-yearning-for-his-childhood.do Touring again after a lengthy sabbatical, Sean Hughes frequently tickled the funny bone with his infectious delivery. 2007-11-13T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23420612-comedy-masterclass.do Frank Skinner was utterly at ease at the Hammersmith Apollo, giving a masterclass in how to turn pure filth into comedy gold. 2007-11-12T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23414059-critics-choice-top-5-comedy.do Comedy heavyweights Ricky Gervais, Frank Skinner, Richard Herring and Russell Brand are all doing their stuff - along with excellent reformed '80s act Skint Video. 2007-09-27T09:39:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23409533-toe-curling-in-your-face-smut.do Returning to stand-up after nearly a decade, Sean Hughes proves a good show doesn't need to be kitschy or oddball to cut it. 2007-08-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23409076-buzzcocks-but-no-buzz.do A clearly tired Simon Amstell was thrown by a few walkouts and never hit his stride, says Bruce Dessau. 2007-08-19T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23408620-my-dear-watson-lets-be-frank.do Frank Skinner has to get his act together, while Mark Watson, one of our brightest new hopes, can deal with anything a crowd can throw at him, says Bruce Dessau. 2007-08-15T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23406227-klass-warrior.do When Hear'Say split, Myleene Klass's career seemed in ruins. The mum-to-be talks about how sheer hard work, including her high profile M&S campaign, has got her life back on track. 2007-07-30T10:50:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23405499-is-edinburgh-killing-comedy.do With a record 2,050 shows this year, Bruce Dessau asks if The Edinburgh Fringe has become a victim of its own success. 2007-07-24T08:10:48Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23405583-edinburgh-festival-highlights.do From theatre to comedy, music and film, our critics pick the best of the Edinburgh Festival. 2007-07-24T08:54:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23376667-why-should-i-be-censored.do Posters for Reginald D Hunter's stand-up show, which feature the N-word, have been banned from the Underground for fear of offending commuters. 2006-12-01T14:49:57Z