Comic's Edinburgh gig

Frank Skinner his to host this year’s Edinburgh TV Awards, it has been announced.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday August 23 as part of the international TV festival in the city.  

Skinner said: ‘Having finally reached that plane of consciousness from which I can watch others winning things and feel no pain, I am, at last, ready to host the Edinburgh TV Awards. 

‘And what host could ask for a better wind beneath his wings than an audience of TV executives? I cannot wait’

The advisory chair of the awards, Sky’s Phil Edgar Jones said: ‘Whether it’s comedy, acting, writing or singing – there is nothing that Frank can’t do – and do incredibly well.’

More details of the awards are available here.

Published: 2 May 2018