“Comedy is an indoors thing, so I take every opportunity to go outside. A lot of that involves finding places that are remote, or places where you can look at birds, or do mountain biking or paddle boarding or walking.”

English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter

Bill Bailey is an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. He is known for his stand-up work, his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books, and frequent appearances on panel shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI. He combines comedy with music and plays a variety of instruments in performance. His work is often associated with musical humour, improvisation, and television panel appearances, alongside his longer career in stand-up and acting.