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Frank Skinner on Demand With... - Episode Guide

Season 1

Lee Mack

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2015 (17 min)

Lee Mack

What does Lee love to watch when he's Not Going Out? Frank gets comfy on his bed to find out, as they swap iPlayer picks from horror to a kids' favourite.

Zoe Ball

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2015 (18 min)

Zoe Ball

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 grabbed Zoe and Frank's attention this week.

Josh Widdicombe

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2015 (21 min)

Josh Widdicombe

Frank catches up with Josh Widdicombe before he goes on stage. His BBC iPlayer choices include mock Prog Rock, a cutting edge doc and Man Utd footballers taking stock.

Greg James

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2015 (23 min)

Greg James

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.

Katherine Ryan

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2015 (23 min)

Katherine Ryan

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'.

Nadiya Hussain

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2015 (23 min)

Nadiya Hussain

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.

Russell Howard

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2015 (21 min)

Russell Howard

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.

Adrian Chiles

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2016 (25 min)

Adrian Chiles

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.

Katy Brand

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2016 (20 min)

Katy Brand

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.

Romesh Ranganathan

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2016 (20 min)

Romesh Ranganathan

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.

Doc Brown

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2016 (20 min)

Doc Brown

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.

Maddy Hill

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2016 (20 min)

Maddy Hill

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.

Jay McGuiness

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2016 (20 min)

Jay McGuiness

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.

Ross Noble

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2016 (20 min)

Ross Noble

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

Reggie Yates

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2016 (20 min)

Reggie Yates

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.

Tom Kerridge

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2016 (20 min)

Tom Kerridge

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.

Sally Lindsay

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2016 (20 min)

Sally Lindsay

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.

John Bradley

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2016 (20 min)

John Bradley

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.

Charlie Sloth

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2016 (20 min)

Charlie Sloth

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.

Al Murray

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2016 (21 min)

Al Murray

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.

Dermot O'Leary

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2016 (20 min)

Dermot O'Leary

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.

Sian Gibson

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2016 (20 min)

Sian Gibson

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.

Michael Ball

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2016 (24 min)

Michael Ball

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.

Tyger Drew-Honey

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2016 (24 min)

Tyger Drew-Honey

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.

Frankie Boyle

Episode: 1x25 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2016

Frankie Boyle

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.

Katherine Parkinson

Episode: 1x26 | Airdate: May 6, 2016 (21 min)

Katherine Parkinson

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.

Alex Jones

Episode: 1x27 | Airdate: May 13, 2016 (28 min)

Alex Jones

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.

Marcus Brigstocke

Episode: 1x28 | Airdate: May 20, 2016 (25 min)

Marcus Brigstocke

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.

Chris Packham

Episode: 1x29 | Airdate: May 27, 2016 (25 min)

Chris Packham

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.

Miles Jupp

Episode: 1x30 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2016 (25 min)

Miles Jupp

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.

Lucy Worsley

Episode: 1x31 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2016 (25 min)

Lucy Worsley

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!

Chris Ramsey

Episode: 1x32 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2016 (25 min)

Chris Ramsey

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.

David Baddiel

Episode: 1x33 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2016 (25 min)

David Baddiel

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.

Janet Street-Porter

Episode: 1x34 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2016 (25 min)

Janet Street-Porter

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.

Professor Green

Episode: 1x35 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2016 (25 min)

Professor Green

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.

Diane Morgan

Episode: 1x36 | Airdate: Jul 15, 2016 (25 min)

Diane Morgan

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

Reginald D. Hunter

Episode: 1x37 | Airdate: Jul 22, 2016 (25 min)

Reginald D. Hunter

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

Nina Conti

Episode: 1x38 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2016 (25 min)

Nina Conti

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

Martin Kemp

Episode: 1x39 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2016 (25 min)

Martin Kemp

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!

Laurence Fox

Episode: 1x40 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2016 (25 min)

Laurence Fox

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

Ricky Wilson

Episode: 1x41 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2016 (25 min)

Ricky Wilson

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.

Katie Derham

Episode: 1x42 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2016 (25 min)

Katie Derham

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

Isy Suttie

Episode: 1x43 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2016 (25 min)

Isy Suttie

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.

Jon Culshaw

Episode: 1x44 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2016 (25 min)

Jon Culshaw

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.

Anton Du Beke

Episode: 1x45 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2016 (25 min)

Anton Du Beke

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.

Sally Phillips

Episode: 1x46 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2016 (25 min)

Sally Phillips

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'.

Aisling Bea

Episode: 1x47 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2016 (25 min)

Aisling Bea

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.

Tom Rosenthal

Episode: 1x48 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2016 (25 min)

Tom Rosenthal

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

Alex Horne

Episode: 1x49 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2016 (25 min)

Alex Horne

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.

Joe Lycett

Episode: 1x50 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2016 (25 min)

Joe Lycett

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.

Gabby Logan

Episode: 1x51 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2016 (25 min)

Gabby Logan

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.

Olly Murs

Episode: 1x52 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2016

Olly Murs

In the final episode Frank meets Olly Murs, who sings the praises of a brilliant new sketch show and reveals his geeky gaming side. Frank and Olly also uncover a brutally honest 1974 interview with football legend Brian Clough.

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