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He’s bald, bizarre and blimmin’ hilarious; we are, of course, referring to the comedian Bill Bailey. The musical funny-man has already come close to splitting our sides in the dark comedy series Black Books, where he plays piano to Dylan Moran’s diabolical, drunken, dictating forte. Bailey has sold out tours across the UK and internationally, with stand up shows such as Bewilderness, Part Troll and Cosmic Jam. He appeals to a wide audience for a...
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This morning, a chap who was new to the country said to me “You must be rich, living here in London”. Obviously we’re all very lucky in the grand scheme of things; I do indeed have a job, a roof over my head and food on my plate. But alas, dear fellow, London makes us quite the opposite of rich! Anyone who resides in this great capital will know that the prices are jacked up...
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It looks like going to the cinema will never lose its appeal. Despite all the illegal downloads and previews available these days, it’s no match for surround sound, a big screen and a great big bag of popcorn or pick ‘n’ mix. Going to the cinema is one of those Friday night activities that’s popular for all ages: families, friends, couples or blind dates. It certainly beats having long awkward silences over the dinner table...
