Tough act to follow: the rise of the comedian-turn...

Published Jan 23 2012 by Theatre blog | guardian.co.uk

Tough act to follow: the rise of the comedian-turned-compere

Standup legends Frank Skinner and Alexei Sayle are returning to their compering roots. But how do famously funny MCs avoid upstaging the acts they are introducing?

The compere at a comedy gig is not usually the night's highlight, but this week that may...

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Frank Skinner Is Over The Moon Over Birth Of His Baby Son

COMEDIAN Frank Skinner is feeling the buzz of fatherhood for the first time after his girlfriend gave birth to their son.The 55-year-old broadcaster shared the happy news with listeners of his Absolute Radio show, saying of the 9lb baby: "He's going to ... [ Published May 27 2012 by Coventry Telegraph ]

Entities: Frank Skinner, Johnny Mathis, Buffalo Bill, Buzz Aldrin, Graham Norton

First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 27 2012 - 2 Documents

Buzz Aldrin

What a Buzz!

Frank Skinner has become a father for the first time at the age of 55.He revealed that his girlfriend Cath Mason, 43, gave birth to their son - who they are calling Buzz Cody - on his Absolute Radio show.The comic said: 'I know celebrity types get condemned ... [ Published May 26 2012 by Chortle ]

Entities: Frank Skinner, Buffalo Bill, Buzz Aldrin

First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 1 Documents

Feeling out of this world! Frank Skinner, 55, becomes father for first time to baby Buzz Cody

Comedian Frank Skinner is celebrating after becoming a father for the first time at the age of 55.The TV presenter's girlfriend Cath Mason, 43, gave birth to their son Buzz Cody earlier this week.Ecstatic Skinner announced the arrival of the 9lbs tot ... [ Published May 26 2012 by Mail Online UK ]

Entities: Frank Skinner, Buzz Aldrin, Buffalo Bill, London

First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 1 Documents

Frank Skinner, 55, becomes father for first time to baby Buzz Cody

Entities: Frank Skinner, Buzz Aldrin, Buffalo Bill, London

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 4 Documents

Gary Barlow

Peter Kay to perform X Factor warm-up gig

Peter Kay is to perform a warm up gig at today’s X Factor auditions, according to The Sun. Why he would want to do such a thing, we can’t quite imagine but word is he personally asked producers to appear at the auditions. We can only imagine he’s going ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Comedy Central ]

Entities: Peter Kay, X Factor, Liverpool (United Kingdom), Gary Barlow

First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 16 2012 - 1 Documents

Tony Moorey

Skinner inks new Absolute deal

Absolute Radio has signed a new one-year deal for Frank Skinner ahead of plans to time-shift his Saturday morning programme across parts of the group.The comedian’s award-winning show will continue to go out as it currently does on Saturdays between 8 ... [ Published May 15 2012 by Music Week ]

Entities: Frank Skinner, Tony Moorey, Arqiva

First Reported May 14 2012 - Updated May 14 2012 - 1 Documents

Frank Skinner

Frank talks even more

Frank Skinner has renewed his Absolute Radio contract for another year with the station giving him an extra hour a week.From June 2, his Saturday morning show will be on air from 8am to 11pm.He said: Im really excited to be doing a longer show for Absolute. ... [ Published May 14 2012 by Chortle ]

Entities: Frank Skinner, Sony Corporation

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