Comedian Skinner to be a father, aged 55

Published on Sunday 29 January 2012 00:00

COMIC Frank Skinner has revealed he is to become a father – at the age of 55.

The television star, who recently became the host of BBC2’s Room 101, revealed his news to radio listeners yesterday.

Skinner – who famously shared a flat for many years with fellow comic and Fantasy Football co-host David Baddiel – is expecting the child with his long term partner Cath Mason, an agent. He made the announcement to Absolute Radio listeners as he celebrated his 55th birthday on air during his Saturday morning show.

Speaking in hushed tones, Skinner cleared his throat and said: “I have something of an announcement to make ... I’m going to be a father.”

Co-presenter Alan Cochrane congratulated Skinner but asked: “Are you paranoid of any jokes you’ve made about ageing fathers in the past?”

Skinner, who topped the charts with the football anthem Three Lions, responded: “David Jason – wasn’t he 67? The way I’m seeing it is that I probably won’t have to deal with those difficult teenage years.

“I’ve already made certain pledges. It means I’ll be up for the show a lot earlier and things like that and what I’m saying to the listeners is – get knitting.”

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