Ben Bailey Smith on serial killer drama Des, Ricky Gervais & doing comedy with his sister as a child
Ben Bailey-Smith, known to many by his stage name Doc Brown, injected new life into the British comedy landscape with his brilliant and unique blend of rapping and comedic flair, leading him to major projects alongside the likes of Ricky Gervais in David Brent: Life on the Road. He’s since turned his head to more dramatic roles, and can be seen in ITV’s brand new drama series Des, starring Danny Mays and David Tennant, which begins tonight.
To mark the release, but also just to have a lengthy and engaging chat with Bailey Smith about his upbringing, his career and – we spoke the entertainer on Zoom. He comments on our morbid curiosity in the world of serial killers, and on how much he enjoyed collaborating with Mays on Des. He tells us what he learnt from his time working with Gervais, and whether he was always destined to be a comedic performer.
To mark the release, but also just to have a lengthy and engaging chat with Bailey Smith about his upbringing, his career and – we spoke the entertainer on Zoom. He comments on our morbid curiosity in the world of serial killers, and on how much he enjoyed collaborating with Mays on Des. He tells us what he learnt from his time working with Gervais, and whether he was always destined to be a comedic performer.
- 9/14/2020
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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