It almost goes without saying that Frank Skinner is one of the most successful comedians and broadcasters of the past thirty years. More recently he has also proved himself to be an extremely astute and generous reader of poetry through the brilliant 'Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast' which sees him navigate the work of a wide range of poets with all the engagement, skill and apparent effortlessness he's brought to his stand-up. As he tells Simon during his visit to The Shed, that effortlessness actually masks a relentless work ethic and deep commitment to all the projects he takes on. It's a glorious conversation ranging widely across matters of faith, family and football - but it begins with a heartfelt apology from Simon. No apologies are necessary when it comes to the tea break - Frank's just a little disappointed that Simon isn't able to offer Yorkshire Tea’s Biscuit Brew.
Nov 3 202558 mins