Bill Bailey’s Amazing Mandola Performance | The Graham Norton Show

[@rayeasom]

The amount of instruments bill Bailey can play must surely make him qualify for the title of musical genius.

[@robgray116]

yes, him and Prince!

[@alexandermills9965]

Bill Bailey might as well own a zoo with the amount of and varied animals he has.

[@777tractorboy]

Very talented

[@robincockayne7751]

Maybe he should start a band ,,tenacious B

[@Bthelick]

Top tip, If you start on a keyed instrument, it's much easier to work out the others. They all share the same 12 notes after all, a piano just lays them out in the most logical order that makes every other instrument make sense!

[@crizznik2312]

If the man wanted to be a rock star, he'd be one. He is ridiculously talented with music. I always find it rather astonishing he went into comedy with those chops.

[@zarinaromanets7290]

Tenacious D needs a third Member

[@hfaith81]

And he’s handsome!

[@Yvolve]

He found a niche of being a comedic rockstar or rocking comedian, depending on the show. He's done shows with full orchestra's, and stand-up backed by jokes set to music. This man is a legend on so many levels. The haircut is a strong statement though. Next level mullet.

[@garywagner2466]

Why is there a boundary between music and comedy? Both are creative pursuits. Many musicians employ comedy (Victor Borge, for instance) and many comedians employ music (Steve Martin, for example).

[@mattfairbanks7621]

Hes probably more talented than most "musicians " today

[@fjell6543]

Bill Bailey has neighbors? I've always assumed he lived atop a mist shrouded mountain.

[@keithfielder9982]

Pp ppl pp pp ppl

[@acehand5890]

Yes, it's the people on neighbouring mountains who are complaining.

[@richardmiller6326]

I thought he lived with badgers

[@timskemp]

... reminiscent of old Dire Straits lyrics

[@giantred]

Genuinely upset to find this was not the case

[@Mubashir_AK]

Bill Bailey is insanely talented. He is a master at music, has great sense of humour, and is quite clever from what I've seen on shows like QI. Rural Buddha indeed.

[@Timcar3]

Dali Farmer

[@rackpunch4026]

And he devotes a lot of time to animal rescue.

[@nervesconcord]

Dispensing wisdom and cheap cider.

[@Andrews9074]

And a great dancer too. Won Strictly come dancing for what my parents tell me.

[@golem5809]

And all of that, because he swallowed that little book of calm in London, ages ago...amazing.

[@Yvolve]

Bill Bailey needs to remake School of Rock in the most British way ever. I think that would be one of the greatest movies ever.

[@xmarine73]

Jack Black has to have a cameo

[@Yvolve]

@@xmarine73 Yes, for sure. As some education inspector with a very forced, posh British accent, who has a meltdown over how Bill is teaching. To the point he reverts to his American accent. At which point he looks shocked, excuses himself and bolts out of the classroom. With Bill just saying "that was odd". I'd watch that movie, over and over.

[@kman3330]

@@Yvolve psst ... guys, I think I know who should direct it.

[@jakejennings6534]

But Bill Bailey is the regular school teacher having to come and cover an English class

[@Yvolve]

@Led Zeppelin Yes! That needs to happen.

[@Halichika]

When Bill puts the mandola on his hip, you know it's about to go down.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I think Bill Bailey is a legit genius. Comedy, music, acting. The man knows how to entertain!

[@rickroll9086]

And dancing; the winner of 2020 Strictly Come Dancing.

[@allseeingiis8796]

He’d make a cracking jongleur in medieval times!

[@1dlecap]

Renaissance Man for sure.

[@suedavis3525]

and dancing

[@davidyoung5114]

I really want to see Bill Bailey on a series of TASKMASTER. What fun everyone would have!

[@asincerewoman]

That would be amazing.

[@mantabond]

Bill Bailey: what a gentleman. At his age he is yet a pack of surprises.

[@zargonthemagnificent330]

"At his age"??! You make it sound like he's Methuselah ! He's only 55, for heaven's sake - hardly on death's door just yet.

[@mantabond]

@@zargonthemagnificent330 Beg pardon, sir.

[@ukgameshowcentral1965]

The joy he had in life. Watching him on Strictly, he just loves everything he does!

[@TonyEnglandUK]

I love how he carefully strokes his hair back at 0:05

[@mantabond]

@@TonyEnglandUK A Bill Bailey trademark.

[@TheFallofTheEleventh]

If there’s a Tenacious D sequel they need to have Bill Bailey as the “God” of Music.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Definitely not Beelzeboss, since he'd be impossible to defeat, even for Tenacious D...

[@TheFallofTheEleventh]

@@ApothecaryTerry oh I meant a mystical type character that helps them through their journey. Sort of like George Carlin in Bill and Ted or Morgan Freeman in Bruce Almighty

[@ApothecaryTerry]

@@TheFallofTheEleventh Sounds good to me, I reckon any collab with Bill and Tenacious D would be awesome even if it's just some kind of cockney solo on one of their KZbin videos ☺

[@jakubw.838]

MANDOLA ZEUS

[@adamwilks]

Haha. I read that as Tenacious D Squirrel. I think the magnificent Mr Bailey could roll with it!

[@TallinnTadgh]

"my dad would have loved you" , how can anyone NOT love Bill Bailey, musical and comical genius

[@fiddleandfart]

Ah, that lovely Irish voice of Jessie Buckley..!

[@georgealderson4424]

.....and quietly modest too.

[@SuperCherryduck]

I went to see Bill Bailey in Oxford years back. The show finished but the entire audience was having such a good time and Bill was too, so he just mucked around with instruments, told stories, just hung out with everyone basically for another couple of hours having fun. Absolutely fantastic man.

[@JPBelanger]

Bill Bailey. Funny. Talented. And Rachel Riley has a crush on him. Damn.

[@sgbibby]

after that .....so do i

[@bananawarlock3981]

Can you blame her ? I too have a crush on Bill.

[@hugostiglitz6914]

The girl has taste!

[@rickroll9086]

Bill is a treasure. His approach to life, engaging with people through music, comedy and observations is utterly unique.

[@MikeyBharj]

He has the pick of destiny!!!!!

[@MikeyBharj]

For all the maidens doth love his tasty licks

[@michaelgarrett45]

But could he win a Rock Off?

[@fredfredburger5150]

@@michaelgarrett45 I'M THE DEVIL I'M THE METAL!

[@moonfly2843]

😀

[@MikeyBharj]

@@michaelgarrett45 He already won. ask Jables.

[@markturner4147]

Sir Bill Bailey - for services to entertaining the British public and just being a 'bloody good bloke'

[@voice_of_reason5604]

I'll second that

[@simoncapelin1613]

Thrice’d

[@stephencunningham5536]

Fourth that.

[@bushyg6067]

Yes !

[@SIXITHS]

Well this bit from Bill is probably the reason it has never happened: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOagImkid6IrK8

[@John-re2qw]

Bill is immensely likeable and multi talented. The perfect chat show guest.

[@SuperBC1975]

Wow! Bill Bailey can ROCK the Mandola. Props for him finding something cool to learn while stuck at home due to COVID-19.

[@rugbygirlsdadg]

A great player, but to be fair, he already plays the mandolin, so it's not a great stretch to the mandola.

[@carlmc9775]

The smile on her face when he started playing was great . She was feeling that Irish spirit

[@finjibuns]

This still gives me goosebumps. It's when the tune kicks in and sounds like there is a 2nd instrument that gets me. So good. Graham's "oh wow" reaction is fitting

[@alansturgess1324]

Bill's greatest talent - he makes you smile and feel happy.

[@brianogrady9883]

Yes he does

[@M...A.]

How he made the crowd cheer and made me dance whilst he plays will live in me mind rent-free for quite a time

[@azetyler]

that's a stupid way to use an already stupid phrase

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

He is so talented..he plays multiple instruments..and is a BIG animal person..has lots of different rescue animals..a very nice man and hey..he can dance now too..🇬🇧💞👍👏👏👏🙏🐈🐕🐐🐑🐾🐾

[@mikekaatman3194]

A truely admirable gentleman..

[@jamespasifull3424]

He could dance before. He had ballroom lessons as a kid!

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

@@jamespasifull3424 hey i had ballroom classes as a child but jo way could I do what he did on saturday..

[@jamespasifull3424]

@@kimmarievan-ever6599 I bet you could, wi a wee bit o training! 🕺

[@Hladrillo]

my favourite story of him was when he was in china and ordered an owl in the menu to save it.

[@mattp1511]

Jessie's face when he starts playing really says it all! So full of joy! Bill is such a talented guy, and i love Jessie, she's an incredible actor, she was awesome in the a24 film Men

[@Dudemon-1]

I wish she'd danced.

[@gerrard8874]

Saw him last night in Manchester and he brought the mandola out, this time with a drum pedal. Ridiculous is all I can say. Stupidly talented man. Brilliant.

[@Section5_CdnIntelService]

I'm always amazed at how some people can pick up instruments so easily. It's a wonderful gift.

[@darkmvz6186]

he is the Chuck Norris of music, there is nothing this man cannot play

[@jincui51]

Arguably the greatest moment on the Graham Norton Show during the COVID-19 season so far

[@michaellovell1368]

All this......and now he's King of the Dance too !! TOP BLOKE !!!!

[@anerdinshorts7290]

I love how the audience clapped with the tempo. Amazing..

[@ThePuffi27]

Agreed! Often you hear them completely clapping off-beat which is just horrible :D

[@michaelclayton1827]

Bill Bailey is beyond unique! He is a unicorn! His comedy and musical ability is indescribable!

[@Gill-Leeds]

Bill Bailey GENIUS a national treasure, I'd love to be one of his neighbours 👍👍

[@ladyjane2324]

Thank you sir Bill.. Am from Sudan and Ilove you Graham and your show helped me a lot in my life... Thank you ❤️

[@pendorran]

Bill Bailey is joy personified. Brightens everything,

[@angeladawn805]

Yet another reason to love Bill Bailey :)

[@evelynhillier2877]

Love Bill Bailey! Multi-talented, eloquent, and a graceful dancer to boot!

[@forfunwee]

Love Bill Bailey! Such a talent and great comedian. Also, showed this to my toddler and he's in love with it. It's now on repeat and he can't get enough of it!

[@mattj376]

Seeing Bill live a few years back was possibly the best show Ive ever been to..great comedian, brilliant musician & just a top bloke

[@acmiguens]

Never thought the amazing in the title would be an understatement oO

[@fezmancomments]

Bill Bailey is the epitome of British understatement.

[@Jzaday]

Man just shredded a mandola like it was nothing

[@przemekvodd5629]

We need a longer version of Bill playing mandola

[@carmenlottner297]

Agreed,absolutely.

[@Inhandable]

I love Graham's reaction!! At first he finds it humble, then he chuckles as it reminds him of home, then finally he appreciates how talented Bill is and how much of a music God he is! ❤❤❤

[@stevehale2834]

Was lucky enough to see Bill perform live here in New Zealand in March. What an absolute legend he is.

[@tupu_683]

you know a musician is humble when they say "ehh it goes something like this"

[@kashgarinn]

“My father would have loved you” - Bailey still in there with a more than a good chance

[@daveholloway8780]

Who is she?

[@johndglynn]

Go Bill!! 😀😀

[@blakefletcher9834]

@@daveholloway8780 Jessie Buckley, she's an actress, been in "Judy" "Fargo" and "Chernobyl"

[@suziejane1008]

@@blakefletcher9834 Also Wild Rose. Love that film.

[@Rai_S82]

@@blakefletcher9834 And Taboo

[@iMann_iFail]

How Bill Bailey is not knighted yet, is beyond me. Such a humble, funny, intelligent and talented guy. Part Troll was an awesome special.

[@thelukos]

Yet Marcus Rashford has an MBE 😂

[@misfitramone]

His neighbors never complained to his face, because "nobody tells me nothing!"

[@KingNik1994]

do you think he ever gets calls from.... Lundon?

[@danielocean2665]

Thank you for that! I knew I recognized him from SOMEWHERE. Just couldn't figure out where.

[@stevehale2834]

Was lucky enough to see Bill live in concert here in NZ last month. What a legend

[@danmeadows3859]

Lucky you. That’ll be a memory that you’ll be telling your grandchildren about. 😊

[@sim4fun]

Bill learns to play a new instrument in lockdown, I learn to finally work out the washing machine. 🤷‍♂️

[@Cartman8402]

Hey. Either way. You're productive. 😉

[@jamesthecat]

Me too! I have to say it's tremendously rewarding, though!

[@maufuentes]

Bill Bailey went from regular man to rock-god in just under 25 seconds. He is a living legend.

[@k1200ltse]

I love Bill Bailey. One of the few current comedians who make me laugh. Then there's his music. The man is a genius live too. More!

[@nderohan]

Bill shredding a mandola is the best!

[@n0body550]

This is the Mandola effect i like.

[@Hunzarbigots]

Bill Bailey is a freaking genius and a bloody decent chap to boot.

[@ronreeves6570]

Is there no end to his talents. Loved it.

[@ppo2424]

Incredibly talented and you can tell he's also a very nice man,top bloke.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Bill Bailey is the embodiment of life.

[@FallafelWaffel]

I love how he's so humble at first, then casually proceeds to shread his instrument like a Lvl 100 Bard.

[@Orion3741]

Absolutely fantastic "unplugged" performance by Bill Bailey. I enjoyed his contribution towards making the QI show a massive success. Thank you for posting this !

[@paulherlihy9290]

What an amazingly talented man. Genius is not an unjustified embellishment when it comes to Bill Bailey. Hats off Sir!

[@ngc-fo5te]

Steady on - I think genius is used a bit too much these days.

[@Hendrixes]

oh Bill Bailey, don't ever die, please live and play forever

[@patriciabennett1819]

Wow what a great guy and such a wonderful musician and artist. Full of praise. So good.That is so inspiring for a lot of us. The sound of the instrument is very nice. Congratulations on winning come dancing. Bill and all the best for future. Thank you so very much

[@sultanabran1]

one of kind. no other comedian like him. so much talent and humour rolled into one weird looking elf

[@RaccoonHenry]

the title of "musical genius" gets tossed around all over the place. I think Bill Bailey might actually be the only one who deserves it. he's brilliant!

[@dadt8009]

I have great respect for this man.

[@tommymorgan73]

Astonishing doesn't even begin to cover it!! How talented is this man????

[@wildatlanticman128]

Saw Bailey at Latitude a few years back and he made the festival for me tbh - he finished up with a similar tune on a mandolin I think, just magic.

[@scorpiochris3635]

Multi talented individual i love this guy i guess if he does a tour he would be well worth watching

[@intotheunknown8386]

When Bill says neighbours he means Hobbits ,Dwarves and Elves

[@bhew7409]

@@peacheejellybean6270 Orcs make the worst neighbours!

[@lardy70s]

Best guy on the planet. He'll forever entertain me.

[@Matt-cz6ti]

Look how happy Jessie is, she’s adorable

[@PaulW1954]

Bill Bailey is so talented 🥁🎹🎺🎸🎻🎷🪗

[@Daz5Daz]

Already respected as an incredible comedian, musician and singer and how it turns out he can bloody dance as well! This man is talented as f*ck.

[@NanMassey-gp3pb]

I adore this man, so very talented.. and a love for nature... Gorgeous guy.

[@brusselssprouts560]

Bill Bailey is a top top guy!

[@harveylogan8981]

Completely love this man, he is a stunning human being.

[@shaunpugh3287]

I saw him live once and he was epic. A good mix of comedy and music. If you ever get the chance to see him do it.

[@tommymorgan73]

What a marvelously talented man Bill is!!!

[@garrybellnz]

Love Graham Norton such a good host

[@colindowd9756]

I love how, during the lockdown, the audience are cheek by jowl while the guests are doing the 2 metre thing 😂

[@jamesmoore9271]

Would absolutely kill for the chords or tablature for that little riff he played. What a stomp.

[@alext2566]

Sounds like Fairport Convention a bit

[@ArgenYargen]

Have you had any luck? I really want to know what he was playing.

[@jody024]

Gotta love Bill Bailey, a gem of a guy.

[@shibinmathew1557]

Damn they weren't kidding. Amazing indeed

[@danielheathcote5625]

Loved that - he went right in the zone - from chat to performer!

[@christopherfisher6293]

Nice to see him win " Strictly Come Dancing" tonight! Well done!!!

[@frontpuff]

Prince and Bill Bailey. What a Show that would have been!! Lovely man!!

[@effyleven]

That was smashing. Thanks Bill. Appreciate everything you do. UPDATE: Just watched Bill with Oti on Strictly's "It takes two." Bill, you are a treasure and a gent. The more I see of you -- it is many years now -- the more I ADMIRE you.

[@jivebunny3765]

Amazingly talented man is that Bill Bailey. He can dance as well.

[@tiggywinkle5630]

I remember the first time I saw Bill Bailey, he was perfoming at a Royal variety show and he performed heavy metal versions of children's nursery rhymes, it was absolutely hilarious!

[@davegillett7135]

Thank heaven there are people like Bill Bailey in the world!

[@kingstumble]

It's a Fylde mandola. A British company that makes outstanding string instruments.

[@rgrtnyjjc]

Indeed, up there with best I would say.

[@mysticeye4525]

It will never cease to amaze me that the guy I knew as Manny from Black Books for so long is actually a phenomenal musician.

[@abigailestacio1794]

I can only aspire to be as productive as Bill Bailey's been in quarantine.

[@bloodsling]

her beaming smile makes this a clip I've seen many many times.

[@TheStan4th]

The funniest thing was that straight after this performance, Graham says "And now for some music". Oops. That made me laugh :)

[@MrDaiseymay]

Scripted see, no ability to be flexible and adaptable to needs.

[@1wannabee1]

This bloke is soooo talented, he really,really is!

[@fooman65]

Bill Bailey...soon to be recognised national treasure.

[@donovanblair1677]

Ridiculously talented man, can play any genre, always brings a smile to proceedings, top feller.

[@quietman2672]

Very talented bloke Should be on telly more often. Funny as well

[@daraghhyland6271]

To have the ability and technical skill to work what he's done there in 30 seconds is beyond impressive