Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Three-Cornered Hat
Jun 6, 2025
This week, Frank shares his adventures at a Poetry Festival in Cornwall, including a charming stay in a potentially haunted house. The hosts explore quirky personal encounters, like their fun encounter with a town crier. They discuss the humor in WhatsApp jingles and reflect on media training's impact on authenticity. In a light-hearted competition, they tackle an office step challenge while also touching on health insights for eczema sufferers. Expect laughs and whimsical ghost stories throughout!
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Fun as Local Radio's Core
- Local radio uniquely quantifies and values 'fun' as a tangible quality.
- Fun is seen as a core element that local radio embraces fully compared to other formats.
Meeting the Town Crier in Cornwall
- Frank Skinner met the town crier, Rob Tremaine, in Cornwall while searching for poet Charles Causley's birthplace.
- Rob has been the town crier since 1977 and shared interesting insights about his role and local lore.
Haunted Stay at Poet's House
- Frank stayed alone at Charles Causley's house and couldn't sleep due to spooky experiences and ghostly presences.
- A trust member admitted even she sleeps with the light on and avoids Charles' bed due to paranormal fears.