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Bill Bailey interview

'I wish social media had never happened'.

Bill Bailey interview

Bill Bailey's fans are in limbo no longer; the comedian is back with perhaps his most brilliant stand-up show yet.

Comedians will help you stop smoking

If you're struggling to give up smoking for good, then maybe a stand-up comedian could do the trick? Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Rhod Gilbert and Shappi Khorsandi have joined up with Stoptober for this year's mass quit campaign next month.

Bill Bailey interview

We met the actor and comedian Bill Bailey (the same person), to talk about his role as Baloo in a new Jungle Book audio production...

Waking hours with comedian... Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey is a comedian, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter, author and documentary maker, as well as a supporter of many charities and a committed feminist. He lives in west London with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Dax.

Review: Bill Bailey, Larmer Tree Festival

Welcome to the world of Bill Bailey, the comedian best known for appearing in the sitcom Black Books and as a resident captain on the music quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Writing new comedy still a thrill for Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey says comedy still gives him motivation.

​Bill Bailey on his life as a comedian

"I feel hugely supported by my wife and it's fantastic having someone by your side who knows you so well."

James Cary's Top 10 Sitcoms, #8: Black Books

I don't feel that Father Ted is one of 'my shows'. But I'm more possessive about a show in the same vein: Black Books. When I saw trailer for it, I thought 'Yup, I'm going to love that. Dylan Moran is funny. Bill Bailey is very funny. And that Tamsin lady looks like a find. Hoorah.'

I was not disappointed.

Will the real Bill Bailey please stand up?

When he isn't burning himself out on his latest comedy tour, Bill Bailey can be found racing down the Thames on a stand up paddleboard. It's the perfect escape from a hectic life on the road.