Bill Bailey (I)
- 59 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Bill Bailey: comedy could be in a very difficult place
At the moment, he is touring on and off, and you can also see the 54-year-old on screen in the second series of In The Long Run, the autobiographical, feel-good comedy created by Idris Elba, which launched on Sky One in 2018.
Gemma Peplow, Yahoo, 20th October 2019In the Long Run, Series 2, Sky 1 review
An entertaining brew of culture clash, social commentary and belly laughs.
Jill Chuah Masters, The Arts Desk, 16th October 2019In the Long Run, review
Idris Elba's sitcom has a lot of heart, but is still lacking heft.
Barbara Speed, i Newspaper, 16th October 2019In the Long Run, series 2 episode 1 review
Actor Idris Elba's semi-autobiographical sitcom In the Long Run (Sky One) was back for a second series of nostalgic shenanigans. But warm-hearted though it was, the show sadly felt as dated as its Eighties setting.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 16th October 2019Bill Bailey: Fringe made me want to quit comedy
It's supposed to be a career launchpad - but Bill Bailey has revealed the Edinburgh Fringe almost made him quit comedy.
Chortle, 7th June 2019Bill Bailey interview
'If I'm a national treasure, does that mean I'm like the Elgin Marbles and will get repatriated at some point?'
Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th May 2019Bill Bailey review
He's cracked it: Bill Bailey has mastered the ideal balance when it comes to live comedy.
Kirsten Rawlins, The Express and Star, 24th May 2019Bill Bailey interview
Comedians are 'inquisitive, curious creatures' says Bill Bailey ahead of Irish dates.
David Roy, The Irish News, 18th May 2019Bill Bailey interview
He says there's nothing like the thrill of a great stand-up show. "It's a singular experience. I don't think there is anything that quite matches up to it in all of performance art. When you're in a play or a band, it's still a collaborative thing."
Andy Richardson, The Shropshire Star, 17th May 2019Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019