Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Skinner's Radio Days: Ditch
Aug 9, 2025
In a nostalgic journey through 2009, the hosts share playful banter about unusual lunch choices and question the existence of baby pigeons. They recount childhood fears ranging from Lou Reed to haunting wardrobes, sprinkled with amusing royal encounters. The conversation dives into whimsical Halloween reflections, highlighting quirky traditions and memorable encounters with figures like Christopher Lee. Guests like Ed Byrne add to the hilarity with their own misadventures, creating a cheerful atmosphere filled with laughter and nostalgia.
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Wood-Grain Wardrobe Fear
- Frank Skinner recalls fearing the wardrobe in his parents' bedroom because the wood grain looked like monstrous faces at night.
- He would sleep in his parents' room to avoid it and remembered moonlight making the faces worse.
Meeting The Queen With A Bad Joke
- Frank Skinner describes meeting the Queen at ITV's anniversary and notes that she shook his hand wearing gloves.
- He remembers telling a poor joke about David Baddiel and getting a picture of her laughing.
Why You Rarely See Baby Pigeons
- Emily Dean notes baby pigeons are called "squabs" and typically remain hidden in nests during development.
- Callers and hosts explain parents keep them sheltered until feathers grow, which is why we rarely see them.
