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Is It Bill Bailey?

TV·1998–1998·1 season, 6 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·30m

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Is It Bill Bailey? is a stand up/sketch comedy series written by and starring Bill Bailey. Each episode features stage performances, interspersed with skits starring himself and other actors. As well as parodies of pop songs or artists, he deconstructs music from popular television shows.

Cast

Bill BaileyBill BaileySelf / Various RolesSimon PeggSimon PeggVarious Roles

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1998Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Is It Bill Bailey? S01E01Dr. WhoFebruary 20, 1998—Sketches were: ""My mate Dave says..."", Airport Baggage Handler, Whistle Tester, One Man and His Dog, Eyewitnesses, Brian Logan and the Bat
  2. S01E02Is It Bill Bailey? S01E02Cartoon MusicFebruary 27, 1998—
  3. S01E03Is It Bill Bailey? S01E03GlastonburyMarch 6, 1998—
  4. S01E04Is It Bill Bailey? S01E04Scottish Time TravelMarch 13, 1998—
  5. S01E05Is It Bill Bailey? S01E05Cockney MusicMarch 20, 1998—
  6. S01E06Is It Bill Bailey? S01E06MastermindMarch 27, 1998—

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