Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Nut Paste
Jun 30, 2025
Frank shares a cringe-worthy faux pas that still haunts him, while diving into quirky tales of Hans Christian Andersen's melodramatic antics. The hosts navigate through hilarious anecdotes about literary misunderstandings and whimsical puns discovered on holiday. They also explore bizarre crime stories with a playful twist, and debate the contradictions in personal names alongside nut paste and fitness escapades. Join in for a delightful mix of humor, history, and witty banter!
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Frank's Awkward Radio Faux Pas
- Frank Skinner once made a terrible faux pas by misunderstanding his colleague's comment about smell and menstrual cycle on air.
- He mistakenly linked an unpleasant smell to her period, causing embarrassment and awkwardness.
Hans Christian Andersen's Visit Disaster
- Hans Christian Andersen stayed five weeks with Charles Dickens but was considered high-maintenance and became upset by lack of attention.
- Andersen burst into tears at a theatre visit and sulked at a party, straining their relationship.
Last Two Women Hanged Nearby
- Frank Skinner's road was home to the last two women hanged in Britain, Ruth Ellis and Stylo Christofi.
- Stylo Christofi's past and crimes were less known and not commemorated like Ruth Ellis's.