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Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey (I)

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Bill Bailey announced as host of Bring The Drama on BBC Two

The new six-part series opens up the world of screen drama to people who have always dreamt of becoming professional actors.

BBC, 17th January 2024

10 best comedy shows and stand-up tours to book tickets for in 2024

Our pick of the biggest, funniest stand-up shows of the new season, from Rhod Gilbert to Bill Bailey.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 27th December 2023

Bill Bailey talks Mastodon, Ghost and why he'd love to have a nerdy conversation with Prince

Bill Bailey answers your questions on his favourite instrument, exotic animals and why he misses Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Rich Hobson, Louder Sound, 9th December 2023

Bill Bailey looks back

'My comedy audience is similar to Strictly's demographic - an eight-year-old next to an 80-year-old'

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 2nd December 2023

Bill Bailey, Sean Lock and The Night Of The Wardrobe

Bill Bailey has shared one of his fondest memories of Sean Lock, about them terrifying other comedians late at night with a wardrobe.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2023

James Acaster's spoof crime podcast Springleaf attracts all-star cast

James Acaster has launched his spoof true crime podcast, Springleaf, in which he plays his undercover cop alter-ego, Pat Springleaf, with a cast that includes Finn Wolfhard, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, Guz Khan, Phil Wang, Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Sindhu Vee, Natalie Cassidy and Domhnall Gleeson.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2023

Bill Bailey: Sometimes I still go to text Sean Lock...

Bill Bailey has spoken about how he still experiences grief over the death Sean Lock. Opening up at a bereavement charity event, he told of how he still thinks of his friend - who died of lung cancer in August 2021 at the age of 58 - almost forgetting he is no longer with us.

Chortle, 14th November 2023

Bill Bailey wants to do another heavy metal album

Bill Bailey has the material for an In Metal Part 2, and he's not afraid to use it.

Merlin Alderslade, Louder Sound, 12th November 2023

Bill Bailey: Why I'm putting my jokes to the test against ChatGPT

The comedian reveals why he's pitting himself against the latest gag-generating technology - and hates the 'toxic oafishness' of Russell Brand's comedy.

Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 28th October 2023

Bill Bailey announces Thoughtifier arena tour

Bill Bailey will tour his new show Thoughtifier in February and March 2024.

British Comedy Guide, 25th September 2023

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