Frankie Boyle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

This notoriously controversial comedian delivers devastating social commentary by way of one-liners about the economy, corruption and more.

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?

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.