''The Frank Skinner Show'' is a television

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hosted by comedian

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, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows includes an initial

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routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concludes with a comedic song featuring Skinner and the guest stars. ''The Frank Skinner Show'' became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. It was screened on

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from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to

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. The programme was nominated for a

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Award in 2001.

Series guide

Series 1 (1995–96)

Series 2 (1997–98)

Series 3 (1999)

Series 4 (2000)

Series 5 (2001–02)

Series 6 (2002)

Series 7 (2003)

Series 8 (2004)

Series 9 (2005)

References

External links

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