Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Age: 61 years old
Born: January 13, 1964 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK [now Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK]
Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey January 13, 1964, Bath, Somerset) is an English stand-up comedian, musician and actor. As well as his extensive stand-up work, Bailey is well known for his appearances on Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Black Books. Bailey was listed by The Ob...server as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003. In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the 7th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Bill Bailey is a patron of International Animal Rescue. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Bailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
This Morning

This Morning

TV | 2025
Self
One Episode
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Movie | 2024
The Donkey (voice)
How To Make It In Comedy

How To Make It In Comedy

Movie | 2024
Perfect Pub Walks

Perfect Pub Walks

TV | 2024
Himself
4 Episodes
Bring the Drama

Bring the Drama

TV | 2024
Self - Presenter
6 Episodes
Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

TV | 2024
Self - Guest
One Episode
McDonald & Dodds

McDonald & Dodds

TV | 2024
Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)
One Episode
The Smeds and the Smoos

The Smeds and the Smoos

Movie | 2023
Grandfather Smed (voice)
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter
8 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter
4 Episodes
Extraordinary Portraits

Extraordinary Portraits

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter / Narrator
12 Episodes
The Fringe, Fame and Me

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Movie | 2022
Self
The John Bishop Show

The John Bishop Show

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
The Cheap Seats

The Cheap Seats

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Hypothetical

Hypothetical

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Celebrity Gogglebox

Celebrity Gogglebox

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Best & Bester

Best & Bester

TV | 2022
Grumpy Pants (Voice)
52 Episodes
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

Movie | 2021
Self
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

Movie | 2021
Mr Peregrine
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Movie | 2021
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

TV | 2021
Dr. Russ
One Episode
This Is My House

This Is My House

TV | 2021
Self
6 Episodes
Patriot Brains

Patriot Brains

TV | 2021
Host
10 Episodes
My Life Is Murder

My Life Is Murder

TV | 2021
Enzo Pavone
One Episode
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

TV | 2021
Guest
One Episode
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

TV | 2021
Self - Expert
2 Episodes
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Movie | 2020
Bona Fide Gent
Between the Covers

Between the Covers

TV | 2020
Self
One Episode
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

TV | 2019
Darwin Chipping
One Episode
Bill Bailey: Limboland

Bill Bailey: Limboland

Movie | 2018
Self
We Are Most Amused and Amazed

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

Movie | 2018
Self
The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour

TV | 2018
Self
One Episode
In the Long Run

In the Long Run

TV | 2018
Bagpipes
19 Episodes
Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

TV | 2017
Self - Performer
One Episode
LEGO Masters

LEGO Masters

TV | 2017
Guest Judge
One Episode
Walks with My Dog

Walks with My Dog

TV | 2017
Self
4 Episodes
Nature's Perfect Partners

Nature's Perfect Partners

Movie | 2016
Narrator
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

Movie | 2015
Self
Funny Valentines

Funny Valentines

TV | 2015
William/Craig/Bill
One Episode
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

TV | 2015
Self
8 Episodes
Gadget Man

Gadget Man

TV | 2015
One Episode
The Last Leg

The Last Leg

TV | 2015
Self
3 Episodes
Nature's Misfits

Nature's Misfits

Movie | 2014
Narrator
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

Movie | 2014
Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

Movie | 2014
Self
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Movie | 2014
Robins

Robins

TV | 2014
Self - Guest
One Episode
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

TV | 2014
Self - Dictionary Corner
2 Episodes
Natural World

Natural World

TV | 2014
Narrator
2 Episodes
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

TV | 2014
Self
3 Episodes
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Movie | 2013
Self
What a Load of Buzzcocks

What a Load of Buzzcocks

TV | 2013
Self - Team Captain
8 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

TV | 2013
Himself - Presenter
2 Episodes
It's Kevin

It's Kevin

TV | 2013
Various
One Episode
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

Movie | 2012
Himself
Chalet Girl

Chalet Girl

Movie | 2011
Bill Matthews
Making Qi

Making Qi

Movie | 2011
Self
Pythagasaurus

Pythagasaurus

Movie | 2011
Ig
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Movie | 2011
Droxil
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

TV | 2011
Self
One Episode
Baboons with Bill Bailey

Baboons with Bill Bailey

TV | 2011
Himself - Presenter
8 Episodes
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Movie | 2010
Farmer MacReadie
Burke & Hare

Burke & Hare

Movie | 2010
Angus
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

Movie | 2010
Himself
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

TV | 2010
One Episode
GMTV

GMTV

TV | 2010
Self
One Episode
Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five

TV | 2010
Self
One Episode
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2010
Self
2 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

TV | 2010
Presenter
6 Episodes
QI

QI

TV | 2010
Self - Panellist (archive footage)
2 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

Movie | 2009
Himself
Fifth Gear

Fifth Gear

TV | 2009
Self
One Episode
Hustle

Hustle

TV | 2009
Cyclops
3 Episodes
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

TV | 2009
Self
11 Episodes
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

Movie | 2008
Himself
We Are Most Amused

We Are Most Amused

Movie | 2008
Self
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Movie | 2008
Self
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Movie | 2008
Self
Skins

Skins

TV | 2008
Walter
2 Episodes
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2008
Self - Guest
2 Episodes
Richard & Judy

Richard & Judy

TV | 2008
Self
One Episode
Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

Movie | 2007
Sergeant Turner
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

TV | 2007
One Episode
Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

TV | 2007
Self - Presenter
7 Episodes
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV | 2007
Self - Host
7 Episodes
TV Heaven, Telly Hell

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

TV | 2006
One Episode
Wild Thing: I Love You

Wild Thing: I Love You

TV | 2006
Presenter
10 Episodes
Final Chance to Save

Final Chance to Save

TV | 2006
Himself
One Episode
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Movie | 2005
The Whale (voice)
Comic Aid

Comic Aid

Movie | 2005
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Movie | 2005
Self (uncredited)
Spicks and Specks

Spicks and Specks

TV | 2005
One Episode
Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Movie | 2004
Himself
Spaced: Skip to the End

Spaced: Skip to the End

Movie | 2004
Self
Top Gear

Top Gear

TV | 2004
Self
2 Episodes
15 Storeys High

15 Storeys High

TV | 2004
Mr. Pirbright
One Episode
Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek

TV | 2003
Kennie Starkiss
One Episode
QI

QI

TV | 2003
Self
48 Episodes
Wild West

Wild West

TV | 2002
Doug
8 Episodes
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

TV | 2002
Self - Comedy Guest
One Episode
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

Movie | 2001
Himself
Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Movie | 2000
Vince
Head on Comedy

Head on Comedy

TV | 2000
6 Episodes
Black Books

Black Books

TV | 2000
Manny
18 Episodes
Room 101

Room 101

TV | 2000
Self
2 Episodes
Spaced

Spaced

TV | 1999
Bilbo Bagshot
3 Episodes
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV | 1999
Self
3 Episodes
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

TV | 1998
Self
102 Episodes
Is It Bill Bailey?

Is It Bill Bailey?

TV | 1998
Self / Various Roles
6 Episodes
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

Movie | 1997
Himself
April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day

Movie | 1997
Sand Delivery Man
Space Cadets

Space Cadets

TV | 1997
Space Captain
10 Episodes
Good News Week

Good News Week

TV | 1997
Self
One Episode
Asylum

Asylum

TV | 1996
Patient
One Episode
Blue Heaven

Blue Heaven

TV | 1994
Boris
One Episode
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Movie | 2024
The Donkey (voice)
How To Make It In Comedy

How To Make It In Comedy

Movie | 2024
The Smeds and the Smoos

The Smeds and the Smoos

Movie | 2023
Grandfather Smed (voice)
The Fringe, Fame and Me

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Movie | 2022
Self
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

Movie | 2021
Self
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

Movie | 2021
Mr Peregrine
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Movie | 2021
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Movie | 2020
Bona Fide Gent
Bill Bailey: Limboland

Bill Bailey: Limboland

Movie | 2018
Self
We Are Most Amused and Amazed

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

Movie | 2018
Self
Nature's Perfect Partners

Nature's Perfect Partners

Movie | 2016
Narrator
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

Movie | 2015
Self
Nature's Misfits

Nature's Misfits

Movie | 2014
Narrator
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

Movie | 2014
Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

Movie | 2014
Self
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Movie | 2014
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Movie | 2013
Self
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

Movie | 2012
Himself
Chalet Girl

Chalet Girl

Movie | 2011
Bill Matthews
Making Qi

Making Qi

Movie | 2011
Self
Pythagasaurus

Pythagasaurus

Movie | 2011
Ig
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Movie | 2011
Droxil
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Movie | 2010
Farmer MacReadie
Burke & Hare

Burke & Hare

Movie | 2010
Angus
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

Movie | 2010
Himself
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

Movie | 2009
Himself
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

Movie | 2008
Himself
We Are Most Amused

We Are Most Amused

Movie | 2008
Self
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Movie | 2008
Self
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Movie | 2008
Self
Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

Movie | 2007
Sergeant Turner
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Movie | 2005
The Whale (voice)
Comic Aid

Comic Aid

Movie | 2005
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Movie | 2005
Self (uncredited)
Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Movie | 2004
Himself
Spaced: Skip to the End

Spaced: Skip to the End

Movie | 2004
Self
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

Movie | 2001
Himself
Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Movie | 2000
Vince
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

Movie | 1997
Himself
April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day

Movie | 1997
Sand Delivery Man
This Morning

This Morning

TV | 2025
Self
One Episode
Perfect Pub Walks

Perfect Pub Walks

TV | 2024
Himself
4 Episodes
Bring the Drama

Bring the Drama

TV | 2024
Self - Presenter
6 Episodes
Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

TV | 2024
Self - Guest
One Episode
McDonald & Dodds

McDonald & Dodds

TV | 2024
Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)
One Episode
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter
8 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter
4 Episodes
Extraordinary Portraits

Extraordinary Portraits

TV | 2023
Self - Presenter / Narrator
12 Episodes
The John Bishop Show

The John Bishop Show

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
The Cheap Seats

The Cheap Seats

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Hypothetical

Hypothetical

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Celebrity Gogglebox

Celebrity Gogglebox

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Best & Bester

Best & Bester

TV | 2022
Grumpy Pants (Voice)
52 Episodes
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

TV | 2021
Dr. Russ
One Episode
This Is My House

This Is My House

TV | 2021
Self
6 Episodes
Patriot Brains

Patriot Brains

TV | 2021
Host
10 Episodes
My Life Is Murder

My Life Is Murder

TV | 2021
Enzo Pavone
One Episode
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

TV | 2021
Guest
One Episode
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

TV | 2021
Self - Expert
2 Episodes
Between the Covers

Between the Covers

TV | 2020
Self
One Episode
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

TV | 2019
Darwin Chipping
One Episode
The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour

TV | 2018
Self
One Episode
In the Long Run

In the Long Run

TV | 2018
Bagpipes
19 Episodes
Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

TV | 2017
Self - Performer
One Episode
LEGO Masters

LEGO Masters

TV | 2017
Guest Judge
One Episode
Walks with My Dog

Walks with My Dog

TV | 2017
Self
4 Episodes
Funny Valentines

Funny Valentines

TV | 2015
William/Craig/Bill
One Episode
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

TV | 2015
Self
8 Episodes
Gadget Man

Gadget Man

TV | 2015
One Episode
The Last Leg

The Last Leg

TV | 2015
Self
3 Episodes
Robins

Robins

TV | 2014
Self - Guest
One Episode
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

TV | 2014
Self - Dictionary Corner
2 Episodes
Natural World

Natural World

TV | 2014
Narrator
2 Episodes
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

TV | 2014
Self
3 Episodes
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
What a Load of Buzzcocks

What a Load of Buzzcocks

TV | 2013
Self - Team Captain
8 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

TV | 2013
Himself - Presenter
2 Episodes
It's Kevin

It's Kevin

TV | 2013
Various
One Episode
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

TV | 2011
Self
One Episode
Baboons with Bill Bailey

Baboons with Bill Bailey

TV | 2011
Himself - Presenter
8 Episodes
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

TV | 2010
One Episode
GMTV

GMTV

TV | 2010
Self
One Episode
Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five

TV | 2010
Self
One Episode
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2010
Self
2 Episodes
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

TV | 2010
Presenter
6 Episodes
QI

QI

TV | 2010
Self - Panellist (archive footage)
2 Episodes
Fifth Gear

Fifth Gear

TV | 2009
Self
One Episode
Hustle

Hustle

TV | 2009
Cyclops
3 Episodes
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

TV | 2009
Self
11 Episodes
Skins

Skins

TV | 2008
Walter
2 Episodes
The One Show

The One Show

TV | 2008
Self - Guest
2 Episodes
Richard & Judy

Richard & Judy

TV | 2008
Self
One Episode
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

TV | 2007
One Episode
Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

TV | 2007
Self - Presenter
7 Episodes
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV | 2007
Self - Host
7 Episodes
TV Heaven, Telly Hell

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

TV | 2006
One Episode
Wild Thing: I Love You

Wild Thing: I Love You

TV | 2006
Presenter
10 Episodes
Final Chance to Save

Final Chance to Save

TV | 2006
Himself
One Episode
Spicks and Specks

Spicks and Specks

TV | 2005
One Episode
Top Gear

Top Gear

TV | 2004
Self
2 Episodes
15 Storeys High

15 Storeys High

TV | 2004
Mr. Pirbright
One Episode
Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek

TV | 2003
Kennie Starkiss
One Episode
QI

QI

TV | 2003
Self
48 Episodes
Wild West

Wild West

TV | 2002
Doug
8 Episodes
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

TV | 2002
Self - Comedy Guest
One Episode
Head on Comedy

Head on Comedy

TV | 2000
6 Episodes
Black Books

Black Books

TV | 2000
Manny
18 Episodes
Room 101

Room 101

TV | 2000
Self
2 Episodes
Spaced

Spaced

TV | 1999
Bilbo Bagshot
3 Episodes
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV | 1999
Self
3 Episodes
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

TV | 1998
Self
102 Episodes
Is It Bill Bailey?

Is It Bill Bailey?

TV | 1998
Self / Various Roles
6 Episodes
Space Cadets

Space Cadets

TV | 1997
Space Captain
10 Episodes
Good News Week

Good News Week

TV | 1997
Self
One Episode
Asylum

Asylum

TV | 1996
Patient
One Episode
Blue Heaven

Blue Heaven

TV | 1994
Boris
One Episode