Bill Bailey wasn't invited back to Buzzcocks

In an interview published in this week's Radio Times magazine, Bailey, who became a regular panel series from its eleventh series onward, was asked if he had been asked to return. "No, I wasn't," he said. "Or maybe I was and I missed the email! Perhaps I was learning the Charleston that week. I guess they want a new intake. I don't mind. I did more than a hundred shows, so I think I got my fix of Buzzcocks."

Review: Bill Bailey lights up Relight Festival

There was a touch of poignancy to the final element of his 40-minute headline set with a tribute to his best friend comedian Sean Lock, whose death from cancer was announced earlier in the week. This was the song Leg Of Time, a superbly ridiculous prog rock epic that the two had worked on together when creating mock rock group Taunton.

Sean Lock: Comedian's cause of death was lung cancer

Comedian Sean Lock's cause of death was lung cancer, his friend Bill Bailey revealed today.

Bailey told ITV: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced. We've tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. And he's continued to work."

Bill Bailey pays tribute to 'dearest friend' Sean Lock

Speaking to 5 Live's Naga Munchetty, Bailey said he had been friends with Sean for 30 years with the pair going on family holidays together.

Bill Bailey: Summer Larks review

It's a selection box of treats without any grand narrative or themes... just a much-loved comic hanging out with his audiences after so many months apart. And, aptly, Bailey hits all the right notes.

Bill Bailey at the Royal Opera House review

Like a stand-up Midas, everything turned to gold.

Bill Bailey interview

"My worst celebrity encounter was when I met Paul McCartney and spoke jibberish".