All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Lee Mack

    • November 13, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner heads out on the road for his first chat with a celeb mate about what they've been watching and loving on iPlayer. First up, he crashes Lee Mack's bed where they discuss a love/hate relationship with horror, the genius of Kenneth Williams and an unexpected side-effect of parenthood: having an excuse to watch great kids' TV.

  • S01E02 Zoe Ball

    • November 20, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank catches up with Zoe Ball in the It Takes Two green room to discuss their favourite shows on iPlayer. Queens of the silver screen, shapeshifting aliens and some oddball treasure hunters have all caught Zoe's eye this week.

  • S01E03 Josh Widdicombe

    • November 27, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank catches up with Josh Widdicombe before he goes on stage for his What Do I Do Now tour. They're at the Watford Palace Theatre, relaxing in the auditorium while chatting about their BBC iPlayer picks of the week. What does Josh want to watch? Mock Prog Rock, a cutting edge doc and Man Utd footballers taking stock.

  • S01E04 Greg James

    • December 4, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    BBC iPlayer can be watched almost anywhere, and who better for Frank to talk to about this than BBC Radio 1's Greg James, whose choices include peculiar ghosts, pirate games and a comical concert.

  • S01E05 Katherine Ryan

    • December 11, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals her BBC iPlayer pleasures to Frank Skinner. The pair discuss their quirky sides whilst chatting about Katherine's diverse choices, which include travel, comedy and the 'f-word'.

  • S01E06 Nadiya Hussain

    • December 18, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    It won't come as a surprise that Great British Bake Off champion Nadiya Hussain loves watching a food programme - but which one? Discover which medical and musical treats are also on her menu, as she chats with Frank about what's been pleasing them on iPlayer this week.

  • S01E07 Russell Howard

    • December 25, 2015
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner pops round to Russell Howard's house to chew through Russell's iPlayer picks and chat about their own Christmas TV traditions. Russell's diverse choices include a daytime favourite, a comedy delight and wintry animals, while Frank recommends an arty documentary.

  • S01E08 Adrian Chiles

    • January 1, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Adrian Chiles joins his good mate Frank Skinner to pick some of his favourite programmes available on BBC iPlayer. As well as discussing his resolutions for 2016, Adrian introduces Frank to his choices; a documentary on the growth of London, an insight into the life of a British literary legend, and a drama about an inner-city kid surviving in a rough, tough world.

  • S01E09 Katy Brand

    • January 8, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank meets writer and comedian Katy Brand as they discuss what’s been entertaining them on iPlayer recently. Katy's favourites feature the life of a broadcasting legend, the secrets of space, and a look at the artistic process.

  • S01E10 Romesh Ranganathan

    • January 15, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank is joined by the comic Romesh Ranganathan. The pair chat about their iPlayer picks of the week ahead of Romesh's upcoming nationwide tour 'Irrational'. Romesh's choices range from the perils of wedding planning and product pitching, to the darkest depths of the ocean.

  • S01E11 Doc Brown

    • January 22, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank riffs with influential rapper, writer, comedian and actor Doc Brown at home in his ‘creative hub'. Doc and Frank reminisce about over-competitive childhood games, kick around the issue of young footballers' attitudes to women, and get stuck into the Frank Sinatra story.

  • S01E12 Maddy Hill

    • January 29, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank meets EastEnders actor and Great Sport Relief Bake Off hopeful, Maddy Hill, to marvel at the con artists of the animal world, sample some spoken word poetry, confront the issue of loneliness and contemplate the career of Craig David.

  • S01E13 Jay McGuiness

    • February 5, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner chats to the Wanted singer and Strictly winner, Jay McGuiness, about his iPlayer picks of the week. Jay's favourites feature a fascinating look at pop fandom, a prime-time drama, and a trip into the deserts and mountains of the American West.

  • S01E14 Comedian Ross Noble

    • February 12, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank catches up with comedian Ross Noble, who shares his passion for fast bikes and careful town planning, before Frank treats Ross to a never-before-seen gem from his own personal archive.

  • S01E15 Reggie Yates

    • February 19, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Reggie Yates and Frank Skinner showcase the best of the new-look BBC Three online. They enjoy daring new comedy from Dane Baptiste, chuckle at People Just Do Nothing, and talk frankly about the issues of crime, punishment and execution.

  • S01E16 Chef Tom Kerridge

    • February 26, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Superchef Tom Kerridge tickles Frank's TV tastebuds with a journey through the cuisine of Shanghai, before sampling the wonders and woes of modern Greece, and ruminating over rock & roll and riots with The Story of Guns N' Roses.

  • S01E17 Sally Lindsay

    • March 4, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank chats to Corrie, Ordinary Lies and Still Open All Hours actress, Sally Lindsay. She gets Frank hooked on gritty crime drama Happy Valley, they lock horns over a documentary about the Shah Of Iran, and share their love of George Formby's saucy songs.

  • S01E18 Game of Thrones actor John Bradley

    • March 11, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    John Bradley (Game of Thrones, Shameless) joins Frank to talk about their shared love of tribute bands. They take a walk on the wild side in the seedy Soho of yesteryear, and Frank quizzes John on his Mastermind specialist subject.

  • S01E19 Charlie Sloth

    • March 18, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank hangs out with Charlie Sloth on his Rap Up set as they riff about rugby, Rhod Gilbert and retro sitcoms, while Frank tries to perfect his fist bump.

  • S01E20 Al Murray

    • March 25, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and Al Murray discover that they don't share the same love for extreme challenges and they also take a look at post-war London through the eyes of American journalist Ed Murrow.

  • S01E21 Dermot O'Leary

    • April 1, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    This week Frank chats to Dermot O’Leary, who goes loopy for snooker drama The Rack Pack. They also delve into Guy Garvey’s Music Box, and enjoy a dramatic and modern new take on the events of WW1.

  • S01E22 Car Share’s Sian Gibson

    • April 8, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Car Share's Sian Gibson reveals to Frank her fascination with all things mystical and clairvoyant. They also discuss the issue of homelessness, and Sian causes Frank to fall head over heels in love with the Carpenters.

  • S01E23 Michael Ball

    • April 15, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Michael Ball takes Frank on a trip down showbiz memory lane. He shares his fascination with the Bronte sisters, and reveals that he's a big Matt Berry fan.

  • S01E24 Tyger Drew-Honey

    • April 22, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Outnumbered actor Tyger Drew-Honey invites Frank into his home. They share Tyger's fascination with Tim Peake and space travel, discuss the powerful drama Murdered By My Father, and enjoy inventive new sitcom Flat TV.

  • S01E25 Frankie Boyle

    • April 29, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank joins Frankie Boyle in Glasgow to discuss the footballing institution Match Of The Day, Professor Green, and the motivation behind writing a good joke. Also, they candidly reveal their personal experiences with addiction.

  • S01E26 In the Club's Katherine Parkinson

    • May 6, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank catches up with star of The IT Crowd and In The Club, Katherine Parkinson. They both fall in love with boxer Anthony Joshua, we find out what a mondegreen is, and Katherine fesses up to an embarrassing art gallery faux pas.

  • S01E27 The One Show’s Alex Jones

    • May 13, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and Alex Jones are gripped by mystery drama 'Thirteen', moved by the plight of migrant children, and charmed by the quirks of British country folk.

  • S01E28 Comedian Marcus Brigstocke

    • May 20, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Marcus Brigstocke meets Frank and shares his passion for Prince and caravanning. They are blown away by a riches-to-rags story with a difference, and we find out what a SuperBrig is.

  • S01E29 Springwatch's Chris Packham

    • May 27, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and Chris Packham are enthralled by the life of the humble oak tree, fall in love with Goldie the art critic, and discuss Britain’s growing mental health crisis.

  • S01E30 Comedian Miles Jupp

    • June 3, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank catches up with comedian and Rev actor Miles Jupp to delve into the shady world of espionage, sample new sitcom Mum, and find out why US presidential candidates are like Tweenies.

  • S01E31 Historian Lucy Worsley

    • June 10, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and historian Lucy Worsley talk ‘filth and finery’ with steamy new drama Versailles, delve into the world of Dan ‘The Shank’ Cruickshank and Frank finally has his ‘ooh matron’ moment!

  • S01E32 Comedian Chris Ramsey

    • June 17, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and Chris Ramsey go on an epic journey with some disorderly zebras, Frank reveals what not to say when being interviewed by Parkinson, and it's time for a bedtime story that's truly out of this world.

  • S01E33 David Baddiel

    • June 24, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and David Baddiel are reunited on the sofa to chat about penis extensions, how Muhammad Ali inspired Frank’s comedy career, and how they’ve both managed to accidentally offend the same music megastar.

  • S01E34 Janet Street Porter

    • July 1, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Hyper-critical Janet Street-Porter introduces Frank to an extraordinary old friend of hers, and to the rise of Black Power in America, then we find out why she won’t be going round to Frank’s house any time soon.

  • S01E35 Professor Green

    • July 8, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and rapper Professor Green attempt to bridge the generation gap talking whelks and The Fall, marvel at Mark Wright’s acting in Murder In Successville, and Professor Green’s music taste makes Frank fall off his chair.

  • S01E36 Comedian Diane Morgan

    • July 15, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Diane Morgan (aka Philomena Cunk) introduces Frank Skinner, quite simply, to the best programme he's ever seen.

  • S01E37 Comedian Reginald D. Hunter

    • July 22, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and comedian Reginald D. Hunter give each other relationship advice in the bath.

  • S01E38 Comedian Nina Conti

    • July 29, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    This week Frank Skinner and comedian/ventriloquist Nina Conti are captivated by a cow whisperer and uncover a salacious sex story from the 70s.

  • S01E39 Martin Kemp

    • August 5, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    This week Frank and Martin Kemp cosy up with ‘Men Who Sleep In Trucks’, and are so inspired by the 2012 Olympics Ceremony that they decide Danny Boyle should be our new overlord!

  • S01E40 Actor Laurence Fox

    • August 12, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and actor Laurence Fox get a history lesson from Keith Richards and celebrate the work of Professor Brian Cox.

  • S01E41 Ricky Wilson

    • August 19, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and Ricky Wilson bond over the brilliance of QI, and discover why Cathy Come Home is still one of the most iconic British dramas ever made.

  • S01E42 Katie Derham

    • August 26, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank Skinner and Proms presenter Katie Derham hang out in Handel’s practice room discussing Brazilian oddities, dark dramas, and the art of whistling.

  • S01E43 Comedian Isy Suttie

    • September 2, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Peep Show’s Isy Suttie and Frank bond over their love of cake, marvel at marching geese and ask “will they/won’t they” in a romantic comedy set in Brighton.

  • S01E44 Jon Culshaw

    • September 9, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and impressionist Jon Culshaw take a walk on Mars with some mind-blowing virtual reality. They sample a new recipe for Porridge, and enjoy the best combover in showbiz history, courtesy of a classic gameshow.

  • S01E45 Strictly's Anton Du Beke

    • September 16, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and Strictly star Anton Du Beke celebrate their love for Kenneth Williams with a few choice impressions, and Anton reveals his past life as a baker.

  • S01E46 Sally Phillips

    • September 23, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and actor/comedian Sally Phillips share a brilliantly tragicomic love song from Bill Bailey, enjoy female Full Contact Medieval Fighting, and discuss ‘the world’s most dangerous philosopher’.

  • S01E47 Aisling Bea, comedian & The Fall actress

    • September 30, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and actor/comedian Aisling Bea, featuring in the new series of The Fall, discover the dirty secrets of clean eating, ponder the downfall of Fanny Cradock and wonder whatever happened to the umbrella hat.

  • S01E48 Comedian Tom Rosenthal

    • October 7, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank joins comedian Tom Rosenthal to discuss hover cars and hallucinogenic cacti, while they squirm together over the brilliant comedy of awkwardness Him & Her.

  • S01E49 Alex Horne

    • October 14, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and comedian Alex Horne share a delightfully awkward Wogan Christmas special, look back at Tomorrow’s World, and enjoy brilliantly filthy new sitcom Fleabag.

  • S01E50 Comedian Joe Lycett

    • October 21, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank meets fellow Brummie comedian Joe Lycett. They are gripped by a true crime series, mesmerised by the mind of Francis Bacon, and find out why Frank finds a documentary on Elvis’s eating habits so unpalatable.

  • S01E51 Gabby Logan

    • October 28, 2016
    • BBC iPlayer

    Frank and Gabby Logan enjoy Micky Flanagan's comedy short 'Foxageddon', and follow the incredible journey of a young man locked in his own body, before swapping Michael Sheen impressions.

  • S01E52 Olly Murs

    • BBC iPlayer