Bill Bailey (I)
- 59 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Sunday 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 2024Bill Bailey: "Seeing a white-tailed eagle soaring over the Highlands was like a glimpse into the past"
Comedy has taken Bill Bailey around the world, offering the chance to see many wonders of nature, celebrated in his new book My Animals And Other Animals. As captivating as any, he recounts here, are the sea eagles he spotted around Mull.
Bill Bailey, The Scotsman, 12th October 2024BBC Breakfast viewers slam 'unnecessary awkward' Bill Bailey interview
BBC Breakfast viewers were left cringing as an interview with comedian Bill Bailey left Naga Munchetty asking an awkward question about his tongue.
Olivia Wheeler, The Mirror, 11th October 2024Bill Bailey: "After being mocked by my cockatoos, I drew the line at adopting a wallaby"
The comedian and former Strictly star Bill Bailey's home is a sanctuary for wildlife. Some of his 'pets' even laugh at his jokes.
Damian Whitworth, The Times, 9th October 2024