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Louis is using the lockdown to track down some of the people he's been longing to talk to.

Stuck at home, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he's been longing to talk to - from all walks of life and on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Grounded with Louis Theroux: 15. Frankie Boyle

15. Frankie Boyle

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Louis speaks to comedian and writer Frankie Boyle.

Comedian and writer Frankie Boyle chats with Louis Theroux about growing up in Glasgow, whether cancel culture exists and discovering alcohol as a teenager.

Covid-19 hasn’t gone away and, due to travel restrictions, neither has Louis Theroux. 

In the second outing of his podcast series, Louis tracks down more high-profile guests he’s been longing to talk to - a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious.

In the latest episode, comedian and writer Frankie Boyle chats with Louis about growing up in Glasgow and discovering alcohol as a teenager. They also discuss whether cancel culture exists and the role that tabloid newspapers play in public outrage. 

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