Bill Bailey (I)
- 59 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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2020 in comedy: where will future stars come from?
As established names go global online, the next generation of stand-ups face losing their launchpad.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 12th December 2020Bill Bailey: Comic, musician ... and now dance master
Behind the comedian's hippy persona lies a quick mind and even quicker step, as fans of the TV show are finding out.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 29th November 2020Bill Bailey: 'Strictly's been extraordinary!'
The comic has dazzled viewers with his dancing skills. He explains how he has used lockdown to learn exotic musical instruments, how the arts are being devastated by the pandemic, and why we're all sick of 'jackanape' politicians.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 19th November 2020Bill Bailey glides through Strictly movie night
The theme of the show was Movies and Bailey and dancing partner Oti Mabuse danced the paso doble to the music from the spaghetti western The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Bailey added a guitar solo too, showing off his trademark musical chops.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th November 2020Bill Bailey on the key to happiness
If you want to be happy, be . . . like Bill Bailey. The comedian thinks the key to happiness comes from life's simple pleasures, such as listening to music, writing a letter or just having a good swear.
The Sun, 28th October 2020Bill Bailey's Strictly Diary part one
In the first of his exclusive weekly reports, the comedian talks about his inner Eighties spirit and laughing at himself in the mirror.
Bill Bailey, The Telegraph, 23rd October 2020Bill Bailey: Strictly partner shouldn't pull punches
The comedian has revealed that he's looking for a Strictly partner "who's going to keep pushing" him to be his ballroom best.
Lauren Morris and Grace Henry, Radio Times, 11th October 2020Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups
From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.
Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020Review: Bill Bailey @ Unity Arena, Newcastle
Bill's blend of music and comedy was met with a gleeful applause throughout.
Cameron Wright, Narc Magazine, 4th September 2020Bill Bailey to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020
Bill Bailey will take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd September 2020