Frankie Boyle
Also Known As: Френкі Бойл
Biography: Francis Martin Patrick Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer. He is known for his cynical and often controversial sense of humour. Boyle first gained recognition as a permanent panellist on the comedy show Mock the Week from its beginning in June 2005 until his departure in September 2009.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Pollokshaws, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Birthday: August 16, 1972
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Gender: Male
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Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV
Overview: Produced exclusively for DVD, with nearly of 3 hours of the hottest standup comedians performing in the funniest program on TV. Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV contains all the best laugh out load moments that couldn't be shown on TV or anywhere else, for reasons of taste, decency and sheer outrageousness. For the first time see unbroadcastable material from Dara O'Briain, Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and a host of the funniest stand-up comedians on the circuit
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-26
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Frankie Boyle's Farewell to the Monarchy
Overview: The comedian takes a look back at the darker side of the royal family's 1000-year history, and wonders how generations of land-grabbing, child-murdering, wife-beheading, slave-trading, misogyny, violence and empire-building have shaped our royal family today.
Genres: Documentary Comedy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-30
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Frankie Boyle: Live
Overview: Critically acclaimed comedian Frankie Boyle presents his hotly-anticipated first live stand-up DVD. Recorded live during his sell-out shows at London's Hackney Empire, Frankie's unique brand of observational comedy and brutal but perfectly constructed one-liners prove he is one of the best gag writers in the business.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-10
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Frankie Boyle: If I Could Reach Out Through Your TV and Strangle You, I Would
Overview: Free the constraints of Mock the Week's panel show pleasantries, stand-up comedy's favourite pessimist Frankie Boyle takes to the stage in front of a live audience as part of his I Would Happily Punch Every One of You In The Face 2010 UK tour. Those easily offended, beware. Those with dark senses of humour and desire to be entertained, step up.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-09
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Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2
Overview: Produced exclusively for DVD, three hilarious hours of the country's finest comic minds battling it out on TVs most outrageous comedy show. MOCK THE WEEK TOO HOT FOR TV 2 is the sharpest, rudest and funniest collection of Mock the Week moments so far, delving into the show's archives to unearth laugh out loud nuggets of comedy gold never previously allowed to be shown. Watch Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and a host of Britain s finest stand ups pushing the boundaries further than ever before
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-09
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Frankie Boyle: The Last Days of Sodom
Overview: A brand new live DVD from the brilliant comedian - coming in 2012. Recorded at his last ever tour. Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is. Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain's fools. To support its rioters. To offer the inchoate laughter of despair to a culture in freefall. These are The Last Days Of Sodom.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-18
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The Fringe, Fame and Me
Overview: The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution – a crucible where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed. Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this is the inside story of what it takes to make a name here, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it. Through their triumphs, favourite jokes, and sometimes painful failures, we’ll discover a hidden history of British comedy – revealing how the gags we find funny and the comedians we love reflect our changing culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-08
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Frankie Boyle - I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face
Overview: Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s Mock the Week and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, is back on the road in 2010 with an all new live show entitled I’d Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-06
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Frankie Boyle: Hurt Like You've Never Been Loved
Overview: This notoriously controversial comedian delivers devastating social commentary by way of one-liners about the economy, corruption and more.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-01
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Gasping
Overview: Frankie Boyle is Harvey Higgins in a comedy about how conquering your demons might not always produce the desired results. Harvey is given an ultimatum by his wife - refrain from drinking alcohol on a business trip or return to an empty house. Will Harvey be able to save his marriage?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-15
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Dying Laughing
Overview: The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-24
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Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 3
Overview: If you've ever wondered how 'Mock the Week' would look in a world without censors, then wonder no more. This exclusive DVD contains three specially expanded episodes with all the smut put back in and an even more outrageous sixty minute reel of completely new "too hot" material. See Dara, Frankie, Russell, Andy and Hugh go further than ever before with star guests like Ed Byrne, Rhod Gilbert and David Mitchell joining in the misbehaviour.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-08
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Long Night at Blackstone
Overview: Faye Bowers is the host of a low-rent paranormal activity show, a master of trickery and pretence, but she is desperate to be taken seriously as a journalist. When she learns that the show is to be axed, she is determined to go out with a bang.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-02
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Jellyfish
Overview: In Margate, England, life is not easy for teenager Sarah Taylor, between being bullied at school, being exploited by a dominant boss and having to take care of her depressive mother and her two siblings. But Sarah finds a way to channel her growing despair and fight adversity when her drama teacher gives her a new purpose.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-15
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Frankie Boyle Live: Excited for You to See and Hate This
Overview: Frankie Boyle’s triumphant hometown gig as he takes to the stage in the iconic King’s Theatre in Glasgow after completing his first major tour of Scotland in over 12 years. His journey on that tour was chronicled in the critically acclaimed series Frankie Boyle’s Tour of Scotland. Now viewers can see the tour's final show in Glasgow, with Frankie turning his brutal and hilarious comedy on a number of diverse subjects and personalities. He examines Glasgow’s relationship with swearing and vitamins, talks about the nature of controversy and comedy and turns his unflinching eye on Britain’s politics. He also discusses his own concerns on ageing, sex and buying a dog.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-07-23
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Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum
Overview: Glasgow's very own Kevin Bridges brings together four of the UK's top comedians to give their views on the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Recorded in front of a packed audience at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, Kevin introduces Hal Cruttenden, Jack Dee, Kerry Godliman and Frankie Boyle.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-09-17
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Amy
Overview: A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-02
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How To Make It In Comedy
Overview: Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this the inside story of what it takes to make a name there, from those who enjoyed overnight success to those who slogged for years to make it.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-03
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The Boyle Variety Performance
Overview: Frankie Boyle's unique take on a similarly-named royal event, complete with red carpet, celebrity guests, comedy, variety, music and a generous helping of Frankie himself
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-27
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