
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Absolute Radio
Description:
Radio Academy Award winning Frank and Emily bring you a show which is like joining your mates for a coffee... So, put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy Frank Off The Radio.
Twitter:
@FrankOnAbsolute
Language:
English
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Kathleen Jamie
5/12/2026
Frank views the world from a tree house, with the fabulous Kathleen Jamie. The poem referenced is “The Treehouse” from a collection called “The Treehouse” by Kathleen Jamie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:44:05
Devastating News For Frank
5/10/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton! Frank makes a pyjama revelation and had a cathartic conversation at a party. There's also an Elvis story and news update from the Outside World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:58
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Family Changing Room
5/8/2026
Frank, Emily and Alun are still in 2013 for our radio best bits. This time there’s chat about the Northampton Clown, having lessons in stuff, Jelly Babies, drunk wasps and taking group photos at weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:51
A New Ending For The Show
5/7/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton! Frank 's had a viral social media moment, Emily's has an embarrassing bathroom incident and Rob's had an eventful train journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:54
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Richard Brautigan
5/5/2026
The lead singer of Frank’s favourite band introduced him to the poetry of Richard Brautigan, and it is a gift that keeps on giving. TW: mention of suicide The novel referenced is “Trout Fishing in America”. The collection of poems referenced is “The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster”. The poems referenced are “Widow’s Lament”, “Love Poem”, “Kafka’s Hat”, “I Cannot Answer You Tonight in Small Portions” and “The Winos on Potrero Hill”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:32
Burlesque or Burly Q?
5/3/2026
In today’s episode, we're joined again by Steve Hall. We uncover a film Steve feels very strongly about and Frank receives some interesting audience feedback about his shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:34
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Sugars
5/1/2026
Frank, Emily and Steve Hall are in 2013 for our trip down radio memory lane. Frank’s had a case of mistaken identity and Peter Capaldi has been announced as the new Doctor. There’s also chat about household chores and reasons for dumping people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:50
Frank’s Uneven Shoulders
4/30/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall for today's show. Frank pitches his new app idea, Steve and Frank discuss gigging together and there's a surprise poem from Frank about South West Water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:26
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: George Herbert
4/28/2026
Frank gets excited about the brilliant 17th Century poet, George Herbert. The poems referenced are “The Collar” and “The Pulley”, both by George Herbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:45
Making Friends In A Record Store Day Queue
4/26/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton. Frank has found a new little gift he wants to treat himself to. The team also discuss Tudor fancy dress, Friends Reunited and chatting to strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:21
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Naked Bike Ride
4/24/2026
Frank, Emily and Alun are in 2013 for this edition of the radio show best bits. Frank has had an unbelievable week, Emily has been to LA with R. Patz and Barack Obama has had an issue with names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:39
The Tooth Fairy Has A Side Hustle
4/23/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Rob Auton. Frank has had a first at the barbers and Rob has been reminicing about his childhood. There's also an email about Frank's filthy mugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:00
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Erasure Poetry
4/21/2026
Frank explores poems stowed away in prose, as revealed by Nicole Sealey and Emma Filtness. The collections referenced are “The Ferguson Report: An Erasure” by Nicole Sealey and “This Savage Language” by Emma Filtness. The poems referenced are “Page 260” and “Page 5”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:31
Visited By The Water Police
4/19/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall! Frank has had some very low-tech advice, Emily has an update from her builders and we hear from the Outside World. Send your emails to FrankOffTheRadio@AvalonUK.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:19
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Childhood Fears
4/17/2026
It's still 2013 for our radio best bits with Frank, Emily and Alun. This Frank has been on holiday and been a bit of a git, there's an email about unusual mugs and the team talk the Dr Who vacancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:12
Accidental Gorpcore
4/16/2026
Frank and Emily are joined by Steve Hall! This time Frank has been disappointed by the menu in a themed cafe and has managed to make an unknowing fashion statement. Steve has also had an interesting night out and have the team ever dined and dashed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:07
Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Poetry Anthologies
4/14/2026
Frank celebrates the joys of wallowing in a big fat poetry anthology, in this case “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker: 1925-2025”. The poems referenced are “My Great-Grandmother’s Bible” by Spencer Reece and “How to Listen” by Major Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:55
Things To Do In The Black Country
4/12/2026
We’re joined again by Johnny White Really Really in today’s episode! Does Emily own an elephant? The builders at her house seem to think so… Johnny learns that Prince Edward exists, and Frank realises he has more in common with Julie Walters than he thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:15
Ghosted by Who Do You Think You Are
4/9/2026
On today's episode of the show we're joined by Johnny White Really Really! Johnny updates us on his far from relaxing holiday, Frank’s terrible sense of direction leads him to a tradesman entrance, and we get a message from Mr O.S himself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:36
Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: The Scottish Play
4/7/2026
We’re in 2013 with Frank, Emily and Alun. Emily’s had a confrontation on the bus, Alun needs new sunglasses, the WI have made a mistake, and the team talk that Luis Suarez incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:05