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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Frankie Boyle is a Scottish <a href="/biography/frankie-boyle">comedian</a> and writer, born on August 16, 1972, in Pollokshaws, Glasgow, Scotland, to an Irish Catholic family. He attended Holyrood Secondary School in Glasgow and later worked as a library assistant. Boyle then enrolled at Langside College before studying Urban Planning at Aston University; however, he remained there only for a year. He subsequently transferred to the University of Sussex, where he earned a BA in English Literature by the age of 22.</p>

<p>Following his undergraduate degree, Boyle briefly trained at a teachers' college in Edinburgh. However, he decided to leave the program to focus on comedy, a field in which he had already begun to gain recognition.</p>

<h2>Stand-Up Comedy Success</h2>

<p>Frankie Boyle's stand-up career gained momentum after his performances at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, a venue known for nurturing several successful comedians, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_Lee">Stewart Lee</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McIntyre">Michael McIntyre</a>. His sharp wit and provocative material quickly made him a standout presence in the UK comedy scene.</p>

<h2>Television Career and "Mock the Week"</h2>

<p>In 2005, Boyle became widely known as a regular panelist on the BBC comedy panel show <em>Mock the Week</em>. His dark humor and unapologetically bold commentary garnered both praise and controversy. He remained with the show until his departure in September 2009, citing creative differences and a desire to focus on other projects.</p>

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<h2>Channel 4 Shows and Continued Success</h2>

<p>After departing from <em>Mock the Week</em>, Boyle began developing his own television projects. While a rumored pilot titled <em>Deal with This, Retards</em> was reported in early development stages, the show was never aired publicly and may have been scrapped prior to production. In 2011, Channel 4 commissioned <em>Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights</em>, a mix of stand-up and sketch comedy. Though it drew attention, the show also attracted criticism and was not renewed for additional seasons.</p>

<p>Boyle’s later television work received a more favorable reception. He created and starred in topical comedy series such as <em>Frankie Boyle's Rehabilitation Programme</em>, <em>The Boyle Variety Performance</em>, and <em>Frankie Boyle's Autopsy</em> specials, which offered darkly comic insights into major political and cultural events. <em>Frankie Boyle’s New World Order</em>, launched on BBC Two in 2017, remains one of his most popular and enduring projects, where he delivers monologues and discussions on current affairs.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Frankie Boyle has two children, a daughter and a son, with his long-term partner Shereen Taylor. The family resides in Glasgow, Scotland. Known for his outspoken views and controversial humor, Boyle remains an influential figure in British comedy, recognized for blending political satire with edgy stand-up performance.</p>

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