Bill Bailey (I)
- 59 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Interview: Silky
Silky is a stand-up comedian from Liverpool who this year celebrates 20 years in comedy. He talks to Giggle Beats about two decades as a stand-up - from his first ever gig alongside Bill Bailey at the age of 18 to this year's solo show, Tribute Act - as we look at the ethos behind his work, music in comedy, the Edinburgh Fringe and more.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 11th July 2014Bill Bailey working on new TV sketch show
Bill Bailey has revealed he is working on a new TV sketch show which will involve spoofing TV programmes and films.
British Comedy Guide, 24th June 2014Bill Bailey brings Qualmpeddler to Prague
The Black Books comedian will perform a one-man show in English, in the Czech capital.
Raymond Johnson, Prague Post, 21st April 2014Bill Bailey compares Miliband to plastic bag in a tree
Predicting the results of the general election in 2015, he described Labour leader Ed Miliband, rather unflatteringly, as being "like a plastic bag caught in a tree."
Jenn Selby, The Independent, 11th April 2014Bill Bailey opens birds of prey hospital
Bill Bailey could not resist a 'selfie' with a Great Grey Owl when he opened a new wild bird hospital yesterday.
This is Gloucestershire, 6th April 2014Who would be in your comedy dream team?
Which comedians who work best together? Mark Thomas with Doug Stanhope? Bill Bailey and Richard Ayoade? John Oliver alongside Peter Cook?
Fred McConnell, The Guardian, 20th January 2014Robin Ince: 'I hope I've caused an evolution'
There is a thrilling coterie of comedians - Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Tim Minchin among them - who have a sense of rational, scientific wonder hard-wired into their DNA. But the one most likely to have his head in a pile of books is Robin Ince.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 16th January 2014Bill Bailey: 'I'm addicted to Breaking Bad'
The comedian on his favourite music, film, tv and theatre picks.
Hayden East, The Independent, 10th January 2014Bill Bailey, Wembley Arena - comedy review
Terrific lines were expertly delivered at this final show of Bill Bailey's lengthy Qualmpeddler tour.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd December 2013Video: Bill Bailey: My Comedy Hero... Les Dawson
Bill Bailey reveals that Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies and Billy Connolly had a lasting impact on him growing up, but adds that one of his earliest comedy memories was watching Les Dawson with his parents.
Digital Spy, 27th November 2013