Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Competition
Jul 9, 2025
Dive into a lively competition for Wembley Cup tickets as the hosts share amusing anecdotes from their radio days. Enjoy chaos and camaraderie with unexpected listener entries and mishaps from live events. Laugh along with humorous tales from 'Deal or No Deal' and explore the lighter side of showbiz, including a memorable fainting incident. The playful banter covers critiques of 'Strictly Come Dancing' and creative celebrity insults. Plus, discover the hilarities of cuddling conundrums that highlight the funny side of close relationships.
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Chaos in Wembley Cup Competition
- Frank Skinner hosted the show's only ever competition, giving away tickets to the Wembley Cup with hotel stays included.
- Despite chaotic handling, the competition surprised them with immense listener engagement and many entries.
Deal or No Deal Fainting Incident
- Gareth Richards shared an incident on Deal or No Deal where a contestant's wife fainted, causing a live show stop.
- The wife recovered and the contestant won \u00a335,000, making the dramatic moment memorable yet positive.
Strictly's Ageism and Dancing Critique
- Frank Skinner feels Arlene Phillips' sacking from Strictly Come Dancing reflected unfair ageism.
- He enjoys her normal, relatable persona amidst the show's eccentric characters and finds the dancing itself ludicrous.