Bill Bailey (I)
- 60 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Price is delight for Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey has replaced the thrill of dancing with Oti Mabuse by returning to his favourite hobby - collecting sticky price labels.
The Strictly star, who lifted the Glitterball trophy with dance pro Oti in December, has a collection dating back to pre-decimal currency days - before 1971 - and he is looking forward to adding to what he calls his treasure trove, which he concedes is "a bit mental".
Andy Halls, The Sun, 29th January 2021Judi Love & Emily Atack land new comedy series
Judi Love and Emily Atack appear to be hosting a new comedy chat format together. Currently filming, the show's guests include Jimmy Carr, Rob Rinder, Jamali Maddix and Stacey Dooley.
British Comedy Guide, 28th January 2021Bill Bailey to present his first live TV show
Bill Bailey is to make his live TV presenting debut tomorrow, standing in for Steph McGovern. The Strictly Come Dancing champion will take over the lunchtime Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch tomorrow, as McGovern has been told to self-isolate.
Chortle, 14th January 2021Bill Bailey says he's in favour of a Buzzcocks reboot
Bill Bailey has called for the BBC to revive the hit music-themed panel show Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
MSN Entertainment, 31st December 2020Interview: Bill Bailey
This year's Strictly winner on bringing heavy metal to the Beeb, finding an unlikely fan in Janet Jackson and inspiring older dancers.
Michael Hogan, The Observer, 26th December 2020Review: Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Festive nostalgia marred by Dahl's real-life antisemitism.
Adam White, The Independent, 24th December 2020Review: Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
This inventive drama, that imagined Roald Dahl paying Beatrix Potter a visit, lacked a sprinkling of Christmas magic.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 24th December 2020Bill Bailey profile
From pining over an Edinburgh bar manageress to the king of Saturday night...
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 22nd December 2020Dance schools expect to see Bill Bailey effect
Strictly winner and comedian, 55, hopes he will be inspiration to 'self-conscious blokes of my vintage'.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 21st December 2020Bill Bailey hangs out of car window with trophy
Strictly winner Bill Bailey celebrated his final win by hanging out a car window with his Glitterball trophy and flashing some devil horns.
The heavy metal-loving comedian made an exit worthy of any legendary rocker as he pulled away from Elstree Studios.
Dan Cain, The Sun, 20th December 2020