“Perhaps we've got so involved in the false selves we project on social media that we've forgotten that our real selves, our private selves, are different, are worth saving.”

Scottish comedian and writer

Frankie Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer. He first came to wider attention as a regular panellist on Mock the Week from 2005 to 2009, and later created and starred in his own television projects. His work includes Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights on Channel 4, Frankie Boyle's New World Order on BBC Two from 2017 to 2022, and Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland in 2020. He has also toured and released stand-up specials, and his often provocative humour has drawn public controversy.