Bill Bailey (I)
- 60 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier review
Calling Bailey a national treasure seems like people need a shovel to find his true worth. Likewise, labelling him a national institution makes him sound static and something that will always be there. He's both and neither and, while his artistic progress may have slowed going by recent tours, Thoughtifier is an incredibly rich show which will astound and entertain fans old and new.
Franco Milazzo, Theatre & Tonic, 9th January 2025Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier review
That blip of winning Strictly aside, not much changes in the world of Bill Bailey, who landed on his formula of stand-up and musical comedy skits long ago and has been steadily harvesting the rewards ever since at sensible intervals.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 30th December 2024Bill Bailey becomes patron of Musical Comedy Awards
The Musical Comedy Awards now have Bill Bailey on board as their official patron.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2024Sunday with Bill Bailey: "I'll head up to the Ridgeway and watch the red kites"
The comedian likes to stay in and take it easy, or else head out of London to see some amazing fork-tailed birds of prey.
Rich Pelley, The Observer, 8th December 2024Alex Horne wants to host a US Taskmaster with Greg Davies
Alex Horne hopes to host a new American version of Taskmaster with Greg Davies, saying that "with a bit of luck we're going to try again" after a previous attempt flopped.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024Bill Bailey: 'Arts and crafts must be on school curriculum as AI threatens jobs'
When you picture a blacksmith, a brawny-looking bloke hammering away at an anvil might spring to mind. The reality, however, is rather different. There has been a resurgence of interest in heritage crafts since lockdown, particularly among young people.
Bill Bailey, Radio Times, 19th November 2024Bill Bailey shares terrifying experience with whooping cough
Bill Bailey says whooping cough left him fighting for breath and scared he wouldn't survive the night.
Amy Packer, The Daily Express, 18th November 2024Bill Bailey: "When I met Paul McCartney, I was so nervous that I forgot how to speak"
The comedian planned to tell the Beatle "something eloquent" backstage - but wound up completely thrown.
Sian Cain, The Guardian, 26th October 2024Bill Bailey reveals how the King suggested one of his routines
Bill Bailey has revealed that the King helped him write one of his routines, suggesting a visual gag for him performing with his six-necked guitar.
British Comedy Guide, 24th October 2024Alex Horne reveals he wants Bill Bailey to appear on Taskmaster
Horne says the stand-up has always been a comedy hero of his, and would welcome him on to his hit show any time.
Chortle, 15th October 2024