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  • Actors: Bill Bailey
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Nov 2001
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005NQEP
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,916 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Bill Bailey has always been a desirable addition to any comedy club-night. His considerable keyboard and guitar skills inevitably provide a memorable highlight to any line-up of comedians on the circuit. In short, the man has charisma; in a one-man show, however, Bailey's a little unfocused. Filmed at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, Bill Bailey--Bewilderness Live takes too long to get going. It's a form of self-deprecation designed to encourage endearment in his audience, but he spends so much time deconstructing his presence on stage that we begin to question the validity of him being there at all. Soon though, Bailey is comfortably installed behind his keyboard; it's then that the entertainment starts. He doesn't stick exclusively to songs, but makes the keyboard work for him as a box of sound effects. Bailey also throws in a few location-specific gags to make his audience feel special and gets an easy laugh with the idea of their national dish being cheese on toast.

Jumping around from musing about the disappointment of Kinder Surprise eggs to medieval porn to men's tendency not to admit ignorance to a brilliant take-off of Chris de Burgh, which comes out of nowhere. Yes, Bailey lacks an inherent structure--unlike Harry Hill or Al Murray--so you could walk in half way through and not miss any underlying subtleties. Even without clever connections between individual set pieces, there are enough stand-alone moments of pure comic bliss that'll have you weeping with mirth.This is a man blessed with a good face for comedy and a likeable demeanour and softness (however accidental), which inclines you towards cutting him more slack. --Emma Perry

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The bearded king of stand up comedy! Hysterical!, 2 Aug 2004
By Ben "fatherdougal89" (UK, Manchester) - See all my reviews
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Hidden behind many other stand up DVD's such as Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais, Bewilderment is severely, criminally underated as you rarely see it where it should be, on a shelf. This is ridiculous, because Bill Bailey is the best comedian out there, so whatever you do don't miss this superb serfusion of comedy and music, because it is the BEST stand up DVD you'll ever see. I brought this disc because I had seen Bailey in the brilliant sitcom Black Books, and I thought that his stand up may raise a few grins. Did it? My family and I were laughing so much, with such regularity: Bill Bailey was born to make you split with laughter. His observations on The Magic Roundabout, Sirens, Countdown/Eastenders and Wales are incredibly funny and spot on. His musical talent works excellently also because it gives the show a more different, glossy look abd proves that it has something extra than you ordinary stand up DVD. For, yes, this stand up show is certainly different in comparison to many others on the market, a) it's better and funnier b) It's cleverer, more dark and surreal c) the especially written songs are inspiring. I can't wait for his new one that comes out in November. Buy it, laugh and then buy another one.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly great modern comedian, 20 Aug 2002
By Mr. A. M. Bayliss "The Ashman" (England) - See all my reviews
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How to sum up Bill Bailey? It's difficult. He's bizzare, observational, musical, but most of all, hilarious! An accomplished keyboard and guitar player, not to mention the medly of 80's hits he can bash out of his kazoo, he will have you in stitchs with his rambling jokes and spot on spoofs of well known singers. Once you've heard him sing I've got a brand new combine harvester in the style of Chris De Burgh, you'll never be the same again! His pub gag in the style of Geoffrey Chauser proves what a sharp mind he has, and shows how brilliant he is as turning ordinary things into complete and utter nonsence! A lot of people will be familier with him through his apperance in the equally brilliant Black Books; if your a fan of that then I recommend this, you'll love it! The DVD itself has a number of special features such as an interactive shed game, and a daft interview. You can also go directly to your favourite gag or song with the selection menu. It would have been nice to see some of his earlier material here, like his cockney intros worked into classical music, but fair play to him, this is new material and it's brilliant! Buy this and it'll make your life worthwhile, and remember, we're all slaves to an insect nation!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hail the bearded one, 20 Dec 2002
By D. Griffiths (Wales) - See all my reviews
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Bill Bailey returns to stand up on top form sharing his bizarre world view on sirens, national dishes, belgian jazz and medieval porn flicks. Much of the material is taken from his BBC2 show 'Is it Bailey?' which is a good thing as this show has neither had a well deserved DVD release or re-run as far as I am aware. A particular high point of his show is the Chaucer parody about a drunken night out.

If you loved Bill in Spaced, Black Books, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, this DVD will not disappoint. The extras, including an interactive shed game. and documentaries are also above par for most stand up releases.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ever
Ignore the Amazon review about this gig. Bewilderness is by far the best and funniest stand-up Bill Bailey has ever done. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alan

5.0 out of 5 stars Bill Baileys best...
This is a marvellous recording of Bill Baileys show from 2001. What distiguishes Bill Bailey from most other comics is his musical talent (he has a music diploma), which he... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by S J Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure, stark raving genius
many people comment on the unstructured nature of Bills work. I personally find it one of the best things about him, the jokes come from nowhere. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2005 by Mr. James A. Flinders

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly amusing
Not too long ago I watched Bill Baileys latest DVD release 'Half troll' which i really enjoyed. So I thought I'd check out the first
release from 2001 'Bewilderness'. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2005 by jamiehunter73

3.0 out of 5 stars If you have seen part troll then dont bother
Bill bailey is avery funny guy however if you have seen his other dvd Part troll the dont buy this! A lot of the gags are repaeted in a similar form and the songs are much better... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2005 by JOCK

5.0 out of 5 stars Just See It.
This DVD of Bewilderment is just hilariously funny.

From the Welsh National Dish and the Belgian jazz to the Chaucerian pubbe, via French Sirens, Countdown, Dentists and the... Read more

Published on 30 Jan 2005 by eggbound

5.0 out of 5 stars Hillarious - Bill Bailey at his Best!
Bill Bailey is brilliant in this live stand up dvd! his shows are hillarious, and he is an amazing musician! Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by Dan

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius. Utter and complete genius
For anyone who's never seen Bill Bailey, either live or on TV, my only question is WHY THE HELL NOT???? Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2004 by wageslave2

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone
I have shown this dvd to just about everyone, and yes..noone could keep in the laughter!not even my gran! Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2004 by kiddiemalay

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - in a Welsh accent
Not only is this one of the funniest stand-up routines I have ever seen, it is also brilliant from a musical point of view. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2004 by yan_deuche

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