
Bill Bailey on Sean Lock’s Life & Legacy, Perfect Pub Walking
About this episode
An absolute honour to spend an hour with the great Bill Bailey
In this wide-ranging conversation, Bill opens up about friendship, grief, family, creativity, and what really matters after a lifetime on stage. It’s honest, warm, and full of the humour and curiosity that make him one of the world’s most loved comedians.
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In this episode we cover:
• His friendship with the late Sean Lock and the lessons he left behind
• His relationship with his 93-year-old father and the wisdom passed down through generations
• What success and happiness look like today
• A lifetime of creativity, music and curiosity
• Why walking, conversation and nature are essential for mental well-being
Bill also talks about his upcoming NZ tour.
Tour Dates:
Monday, November 3rd, 2025 – Opera House, Oamaru
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 – Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 – Toitoi Events Centre, Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 – Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Friday, November 14th, 2025 – The Civic, Auckland
Monday, November 17th, 2025 – Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 – TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
Friday, November 21st, 2025 – Sir Howard Morrison Theatre, Rotorua
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 – Globox Arena, Hamilton
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