Bill Bailey Performing at The Royal Variety Performance 2021

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @sebastiangray1196
    @sebastiangray1196 3 года назад +432

    opening his Royal Variety set with a bit about Poundland is such a power move i love it

    • @khymaaren
      @khymaaren 3 года назад +28

      Reality check for a bunch of them, I bet.

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 2 года назад +12

      Particularly enjoyed Billy and K8 laughing at those punchlines! So relatable.

    • @anouarkrassimovich7481
      @anouarkrassimovich7481 2 года назад +4

      @@garethmcrae668 is that the couple in the balcony? who are they? why is the cameraman obsessed with them?

    • @Ocean_Man
      @Ocean_Man 2 года назад +14

      @@anouarkrassimovich7481 british royality

    • @heisenberg69
      @heisenberg69 2 года назад +1

      @@khymaaren Just like with John Lennon in 63. ruclips.net/video/rvBCmY7wAAU/видео.html

  • @ferrariscuderia4290
    @ferrariscuderia4290 3 года назад +422

    I feel we should let Bill Bailey be in charge of everything, at least for a few years.

    • @luigimario4458
      @luigimario4458 Год назад +2

      You do know that power corrupts, don't you?

    • @ericminch
      @ericminch Год назад +2

      @@luigimario4458 OK, then maybe just one show season.

  • @kneelbeforeiskeletor
    @kneelbeforeiskeletor 3 года назад +704

    It never ceases to amaze me how he's the baldest long-haired person i've ever seen.

    • @richardpaxford5792
      @richardpaxford5792 3 года назад +36

      That's not a review, that's biological fieldnotes! 😉

    • @janetinglis1493
      @janetinglis1493 3 года назад +2

      It'll recede all the way to his bum!

    • @nickyfield137
      @nickyfield137 3 года назад +5

      Yeah, just shave it off Bill

    • @MajesticDemonLord
      @MajesticDemonLord 3 года назад +8

      Just wait till you find out about Devon Townsend (from the mid 00's)

    • @nirmalsuki
      @nirmalsuki 3 года назад +8

      It's the super mullet

  • @steevidrums
    @steevidrums 3 года назад +122

    Kudos to her for not cracking up while singing while BB plays the bicycle horns!

    • @jelly-baby
      @jelly-baby 2 года назад +2

      Watch her singing Jerusalem with him. Very special.

    • @capawesome3d988
      @capawesome3d988 2 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same, i would not hold it! lol

    • @jamesbarbour8400
      @jamesbarbour8400 Год назад +3

      She's got a good set of 'lungs' on her !

    • @wizard-pirate
      @wizard-pirate Год назад +6

      More impressed by the boys choir. Those kids show a lot self-control for their age.

    • @ericminch
      @ericminch Год назад +1

      @@jamesbarbour8400 Would gladly examine them, for purely musical research purposes, of course.

  • @dahlyiadubonnet
    @dahlyiadubonnet Год назад +35

    Bill Bailey deserves a Knighthood! End of discussion!!! He's bloody brilliant. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aussiechris5904
    @aussiechris5904 2 года назад +33

    Kudos to the singers for keeping straight faces during "Silent Night"- I couldn't have!

  • @101Hjames
    @101Hjames 2 года назад +157

    There should 100% be a UK version of School of Rock staring Bill Bailey

    • @sucharsharma5725
      @sucharsharma5725 2 года назад +4

      Yo thats epicc!!!! and maybe a collab with the american crew at a gig or competition

    • @liys540
      @liys540 2 года назад +4

      @@sucharsharma5725 and jack black

    • @sucharsharma5725
      @sucharsharma5725 2 года назад +2

      @@liys540 of course jack black. otherwise whats the point

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 2 года назад +2

      @@liys540 ...and Black Books.

    • @joliebokeh1958
      @joliebokeh1958 2 года назад

      OMG YES

  • @spfisterer3651
    @spfisterer3651 3 года назад +133

    I've seen him on so many panel shows that I actually forgot just how talented he is.....

  • @TheBoglin
    @TheBoglin 2 года назад +76

    This man is a national treasure. 👏👏

  • @michaellansing4917
    @michaellansing4917 3 года назад +155

    We definitely need more metal versions of Xmas tunes

    • @SevCaswell
      @SevCaswell 3 года назад +2

      there is a video on Yt where Bill plays a metal version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...

    • @TheBobcatlover
      @TheBobcatlover 3 года назад +2

      Check out a guy on RUclips called Leo Moracchioli, he does metal covers of pop songs but he's got a few Xmas ones too 🤘

    • @thelambdafunction
      @thelambdafunction 3 года назад +1

      It's pretty much the christian metal genre 🤣🤣

    • @janiexoxo
      @janiexoxo 3 года назад +3

      Check out the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Lots of metal xmas stuff

    • @liys540
      @liys540 2 года назад

      or check out Majestica the Christmas carol

  • @TheSuzberry
    @TheSuzberry 3 года назад +54

    Bill brightens up any dull old party.

  • @capybara8868
    @capybara8868 8 месяцев назад +15

    BB is just the best. His wit and humanity shines in everything he does.

  • @alanhindle3149
    @alanhindle3149 3 года назад +269

    My ex-girlfriend went to drama school with Bailey. He apparently dropped out after a year, feeling it wasn't doing him any good. Normally I would say, "Stay in school, kids!" But, in Bailey's case, I don't feel like it was the wrong decision. Always brilliant.

    • @IndySidhu88
      @IndySidhu88 3 года назад +13

      Some try those schools to determine it's not for them. It's at least good to try even if you don't complete it or feel happy about it.

    • @elisabethpearl9790
      @elisabethpearl9790 2 года назад +3

      I reckon he would have been bored senseless at any school....... what an imagination

    • @t.least.he.was.honest
      @t.least.he.was.honest 2 года назад

      Bill, is a briiliant man, entertainer, but I feel if he wire cool stetson hats etc, he really would be the coolest guy ever

    • @libraryofpapel
      @libraryofpapel 2 года назад +1

      He found his true calling; falconry

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 Год назад +4

    What an utter dream for those kids. What a thing to be able to tell their grandchildren one day.

  • @lindamanas6735
    @lindamanas6735 6 дней назад

    As a music graduate myself Bill’s talent never ceases to amaze me!

  • @charlotteroberts614
    @charlotteroberts614 3 года назад +68

    Our only hope for Eurovision victory!

    • @paulwolfie4395
      @paulwolfie4395 3 года назад +2

      Your so right !! He would be 👍 fabulous!!! Cheers 🍻

    • @Kris_T_
      @Kris_T_ 3 года назад +2

      Unfortunately Bill's a professional, & Eurovision is technically only for amateurs.

    • @linmanfu913
      @linmanfu913 3 года назад +6

      @@Kris_T_ That's nonsense; the vast majority of Eurovision performers are professionals. The main requirement is that it must be a newly written song, because it's a Song Contest not a singing contest.

    • @pseudonayme7717
      @pseudonayme7717 3 года назад +7

      @@linmanfu913 The main requirement is that nobody votes for the UK, no matter the quality of the song😛

    • @Robr1701
      @Robr1701 3 года назад +2

      @@Kris_T_ Matt Monro, Cliff Richard ,Olivia Newton-John ,Lulu , The Shadows, Engelbert Humperdinck , Katrina and the Waves , Bonnie Tyler ,Blue and even Celine Dion have all taken part in Eurovision, so nothing to stop Bill.

  • @deniswilliams2212
    @deniswilliams2212 2 года назад +11

    Bill Bailey for king of the world and Eddie izzard for Queen 👑

  • @merlapittman5034
    @merlapittman5034 3 года назад +57

    Bill Bailey is a treasure - so funny, so talented; and he can dance, too! I see his hair has receded a little more, and that's not a bad thing as he has a beautifully shaped head!

    • @sdarryg3413
      @sdarryg3413 2 года назад +8

      Time is slowly unwrapping his wonderful head like a present to the world, revealing ever more entertaining contents

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 2 года назад +2

      @@sdarryg3413 When he finally gets rid of it he will actually look like current Peter Gabriel

  • @daveroche6522
    @daveroche6522 Год назад +7

    Just mentioning "Bill Bailey" always gets me to smile. LEGEND!

  • @muggedinmadrid
    @muggedinmadrid 2 года назад +42

    He’s so gifted . Can play virtually any musical instrument . A brilliant comic . And such a humble and lovely guy as well . God preserve him

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 2 года назад +1

      ...or indeed, any virtual instrument: ruclips.net/video/ioa5qW2rrbM/видео.html

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 2 года назад +5

      Everything Ricky Gervais is not.

    • @muggedinmadrid
      @muggedinmadrid 2 года назад +3

      @@DavidOakesMusic 🙊

  • @artursandwich1974
    @artursandwich1974 Год назад +13

    He is a national treasure and a world-wide gem. All love on BB. All hail and bow to BB!

  • @donnamealy4877
    @donnamealy4877 2 года назад +48

    “Needs more cowbell!” Bailey is so freaking talented.

  • @lordyimo3014
    @lordyimo3014 2 года назад +23

    This man is an absolute musical genius and comedy wonder. Never fails to amaze

  • @ginacranbourne
    @ginacranbourne 2 года назад +15

    I watched Bill Bailey last night at the Palais theatre in Melbourne Australia last night and it was the best show I have ever seen, hence coming back for more on RUclips!

    • @Yuval_L1974
      @Yuval_L1974 Год назад +2

      I was gutted I missed that show...

  • @Tzen03
    @Tzen03 2 года назад +22

    I've had the pleasure of seeing him perform several years ago, fantastic evening that was!

  • @WibblyPigNZ
    @WibblyPigNZ 3 года назад +56

    Fab, as ever. And from someone who - global pandemics notwithstanding - comes to perform throughout NZ. Not many acts can claim that commitment and connection as well as that reserve of sheer talent.

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr 3 года назад +3

      Here Here

    • @heli-crewhgs5285
      @heli-crewhgs5285 2 года назад +2

      @@zapkvr Erm… it’s actually written as ‘Hear! Hear!’

  • @rockitsm
    @rockitsm 3 года назад +15

    The fist pump on "Satan's Power" killed me.

  • @utterutter
    @utterutter 3 года назад +24

    Doing a sketch on Poundland, 'Those in the cheaper seats, laughing, the rest rattling their jewellery. '

  • @kathowed
    @kathowed 3 года назад +70

    A master class in entertainment. As always.

  • @Berkcam
    @Berkcam 2 года назад +7

    Ooooh, that vocalist is just splendid 😜

  • @Loctorak
    @Loctorak 3 года назад +9

    One of a kind, and genuinely one of the most intelligent and talented comedians in Britain. Absolutely brill bailey I mean billiant I mean funny man

    • @erry9895
      @erry9895 3 года назад +2

      This tickled

  • @daniel_j_a
    @daniel_j_a 2 года назад +7

    The boys are having fun too :-D

  • @tracybailey680
    @tracybailey680 3 года назад +36

    you always bring such joy, Bill - thank you!

  • @icewizzard666
    @icewizzard666 3 года назад +35

    Bloody Awesome! He's got such a talent, comedy and musically!

  • @freddie5890
    @freddie5890 2 года назад +6

    Ayy that's me singing with him! On the left at the back in the robes

  • @andymcneil7085
    @andymcneil7085 9 месяцев назад +3

    About time he was in the King’s New Year honours I think.

  • @sueengle6242
    @sueengle6242 3 года назад +12

    Brill, Bill 😆💕🇬🇧 Indomentable, Infectious, Irreplaceable. Oh, and Hilarious.

  • @BobbyC-be9vy
    @BobbyC-be9vy Год назад +2

    I love his wonderful y talented mixture of comedy and music.

  • @leahtigers771
    @leahtigers771 2 года назад +7

    absolutely brilliant! ❤ he really chose well both the choir and the singer - absolutely great blend of voices. Amazing to see the kids completely change the moment the music became more energized
    thank you very much for sharing!

  • @raimohuotelin5191
    @raimohuotelin5191 2 года назад +3

    I saw him in Edinburgh in May. First lifetime experience. Stunning! Checked the backgrounds, he is still in full drive, what a Job! Never New before!

  • @wgeorge6048
    @wgeorge6048 3 года назад +15

    “Been there Bruv” 😂😂

  • @seanmacleod1724
    @seanmacleod1724 2 года назад +3

    He is such a great entertainer.
    Long may you keep us laughing Bill 😁👍

  • @Webfra14
    @Webfra14 2 года назад +2

    Always fun to watch Brill Bailey.

  • @zapkvr
    @zapkvr 3 года назад +28

    One minute in and I'm laughing like an idiot. I love Bill. I've only seen him live once but it's a highlight of my life.

  • @klemensk8776
    @klemensk8776 3 года назад +30

    This seem so wonderful, no mention of covid, just pure normality and joy

  • @LindaMChristie
    @LindaMChristie 2 года назад +5

    I saw him live in Brighton last week - absolutely fantastic!

    • @EricPhilippiofficial
      @EricPhilippiofficial Год назад

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.. I really appreciate your love and support towards me and my career..

    • @echognomecal6742
      @echognomecal6742 Год назад +1

      Replying so you get the memories popping up again

  • @mohammedsaqallah32
    @mohammedsaqallah32 3 года назад +35

    This guy is a genius

  • @djr3386
    @djr3386 2 года назад +3

    Bill Bailey is a Rock Star incognito🤘

    • @susie9893
      @susie9893 4 месяца назад

      What's this incognito, bruh?

  • @hipshakeirl
    @hipshakeirl 3 года назад +6

    so talented

  • @marykate2336
    @marykate2336 Год назад

    I love Bill Bailey pieces

  • @markuk8253
    @markuk8253 3 года назад +8

    Class act!

  • @PatienceMelissa
    @PatienceMelissa 21 день назад

    Love how the choir interacted with him.... 😂

  • @justintaisenchoy
    @justintaisenchoy 3 года назад +10

    Brilliant! Always puts a smile on my face.
    I saw him live in the Hong Kong comedy club in the mid 90s.
    Fantastic!

  • @retrocentral
    @retrocentral 3 года назад +5

    Silent NIght brought tears to my eyes. (Thought I'd wet myself.)

  • @joansmith69
    @joansmith69 3 года назад +23

    William, whispering: "Kate, what is this 'Pound-land, and why is it not a part of our Commonwealth?"

    • @itookallthenames
      @itookallthenames 3 года назад +12

      “Ask Andrew, I’ve heard him mention it”

  • @nezzam100
    @nezzam100 3 года назад +7

    It's annoying just how talented he is.

  • @mikewilliams4499
    @mikewilliams4499 2 года назад +1

    Such talent

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 2 года назад +1

    Genius. Pure genius.

  • @DJT183
    @DJT183 3 года назад +11

    Love Bill Bailey to bits. Had tickets to see him this year, cancelled for Covid lockdowns. Devastated

  • @boxingday11
    @boxingday11 3 года назад +20

    A genius of our nation.👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @Vatharian
    @Vatharian 2 года назад +2

    That vibrato at 7:17 gave me goosebumps

  • @J0nny61
    @J0nny61 3 года назад +8

    The master, love you Bill, don't ever stop.

  • @javannagynagy6683
    @javannagynagy6683 2 года назад

    One best comic I've seen

  • @ukdnbmarsh
    @ukdnbmarsh 3 года назад +11

    Mercurial, a national treasure.

  • @fionawhite2944
    @fionawhite2944 2 года назад

    brilliant as usual

  • @robanderson473
    @robanderson473 Год назад

    Magnificent!

  • @oldrikky
    @oldrikky Год назад

    Pure magic

  • @GPS379
    @GPS379 2 года назад +2

    This guy is music god

  • @shaynefrancis5318
    @shaynefrancis5318 3 года назад

    Very system towards the end.......love this guy's talent

  • @ReckluseMusic
    @ReckluseMusic 3 года назад +1

    Love Bill bailey

  • @c.gilliland8338
    @c.gilliland8338 3 года назад +11

    His choice of material was a cleverly scathing irony at the audience I thought

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 2 года назад

    STILL, PURE GENIUS 👍

  • @lisamcmullan6484
    @lisamcmullan6484 2 года назад

    glorious!

  • @AdrianCeroni
    @AdrianCeroni 3 года назад +14

    Florence Hvorostovsky has such beautiful form and her singing is superb too.

    • @sadev101
      @sadev101 2 года назад

      cant find much of her online other then her marrying that creepy dimitri and giving up her career for him. you look her name up all you see is her with him. or even only him. sad when someone puts their talents away for someone else who does not care for your goals and happyness

    • @StCreed
      @StCreed 2 года назад

      @@sadev101 Dimitri died in 2017 so I think she took up her career again?

    • @sadev101
      @sadev101 2 года назад

      @@StCreed im glad she did... giving up yourself just because your relation is a selfish idiot is not good. i hope she gains traction again in her career

  • @NaturingIFindNatural-august73
    @NaturingIFindNatural-august73 3 года назад +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    class!
    ✌🏻🇦🇺

  • @bartman999
    @bartman999 3 года назад +12

    This crowd has never been inside a Poundland in their lives.

  • @TheHutchy01
    @TheHutchy01 3 года назад +6

    I'd never thought of looking at Poundland reviews. I'm now wondering if there's one from S. Ashen in Norwich.

    • @Xentillus
      @Xentillus 3 года назад +1

      "Absolutely awful tat. Will definitely purchase again."

  • @Triljali
    @Triljali Год назад

    Thank for you truly love❤ i love you

  • @AniWatX
    @AniWatX 2 года назад +2

    One of the most interesting men on the planet !

  • @Ma-pz5kl
    @Ma-pz5kl Год назад

    World treasure !!!

  • @lordkorner
    @lordkorner 2 года назад +1

    The entertainer.

  • @11calman
    @11calman 3 года назад +3

    great stuff

  • @drglobule8a
    @drglobule8a 3 года назад +19

    The greatest performance here is clearly the lady singer's, who manages to go through her song without a flinch while Bill is actually messing around with his farting horns.

  • @davidtillson729
    @davidtillson729 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn 3 года назад +3

    Genius!!! :)

  • @Rhythmattica
    @Rhythmattica 2 года назад

    This is Eurovision Ready!

  • @andyevans8585
    @andyevans8585 3 года назад +5

    Genius, pure genius

  • @BryonLape
    @BryonLape 3 года назад +1

    How can she keep singing with such a straight face????

  • @MotoTvWoodsFarm
    @MotoTvWoodsFarm 3 года назад +1

    lot of jokes in very short space of time - enjoyed very much

  • @benwilkinson7849
    @benwilkinson7849 2 года назад +1

    i have no idea how the choir and singer weren't laughing when he was playing the horns lol

  • @ashwilkinson889
    @ashwilkinson889 3 года назад +4

    Satan's power just killed me 🤣

  • @lfcbpro
    @lfcbpro 3 года назад +3

    If I could play the guitar I would sooooo love to do metal versions of "normal" songs and music :D

  • @jmow-t5023
    @jmow-t5023 3 года назад +2

    Everyone needs to see the Horns bit.😂😂

  • @oldfaythestorr4718
    @oldfaythestorr4718 3 года назад +1

    we have so many comedic geniuses in the comment section who seem to think they could do a better job.

  • @peddleandcrank
    @peddleandcrank 3 года назад +8

    None of the audience has ever stepped into a pound land

  • @davidingram3566
    @davidingram3566 3 года назад +3

    Saw him a couple of years ago, absolutely brilliant. As someone who prides himself on never swearing and never has and finds bad language both abhorrent and unnecessary it was refreshing to see a comedian who could do a routine without using a profanity of even mild intent yet still be hilariously funny.

  • @jamesbutler6253
    @jamesbutler6253 2 года назад

    Wow! The tangible tension between that couple at 3.12.

  • @sandrorass890
    @sandrorass890 2 года назад

    What's the name of the song that starts at 6:56?

  • @melissaabbott6829
    @melissaabbott6829 Год назад +2

    He's not bad, all things considered. 😆

  • @paulbrotherton8583
    @paulbrotherton8583 Год назад

    I would love to see bill Bailey do an AC/DC cover