Frank Skinner is a West Midlands comic legend who has long entertained people with his witty sense of humour.
The comic and radio host is also well know for his television work including 90s shows Fantasy Football League and The Frank Skinner Show, as well as Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned in the early noughties.
The West Bromwich-born comedian is also bound to be in the music charts once again this summer with his and David Baddiel’s hit football song ‘Three Lions’ expected to become popular across the nation with England’s Euro 2024 campaign getting underway in June.
Incredibly, the 1996 version of the tune is the only song ever to have four separate stints at number one in the UK singles chart with the same artists.
Sandwell royalty, Skinner was born in West Bromwich and grew up in a council house in neighbouring Oldbury. He is also a huge Baggies fan, and often attends games at The Hawthorns.
Frank is well known for his witty sense of humour. Here are some of his finest jokes and one-liners over the years.
1. On politicians
There's only one thing more embarrassing than the celebrities talking about politics; and that's politicians talking about anything other than politics.
2. This classic from Taskmaster
Does the average 55 year old know what a high five is. Or will I just look like I'm a Nazi approaching them? Photo: Submitted
3. On his love for the Baggies
As you get older you get your priorities straight. I don't have children but I have the Albion.
4. On his working class upbringing
I’m the average man in the street, I’m your milkman, your postman, or whatever. I’m the average man, I just happen to own 3 houses, 2 villas in Spain, & 8 mercs....back of the net Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty