Bill Bailey shares moving memory of late friend Sean Lock [Video]

Bill Bailey has reflected on one of the things he learnt from his late friend and fellow comedian, Sean Lock.

The pair were close, and Bailey stayed in touch with Lock in the final months of his life, after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

The 8 Out of 10 Cats star, who kept his illness private, died aged 59 in August 2021. Bailey frequently talks about his friend in interviews, and also paid tribute to him during a Stand Up to Cancer special last year.

In an interview with The Times for the publication’s “What I’ve Learnt” column, the British comic recalled one of the moving traditions he shared with his friend.

“My dear friend, the late Sean Lock, made me realise the power of walking,” the Strictly Come Dancing champion said. “We used to walk for …