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Bill Bailey stands in the centre of this image, with a group of six artists behind him standing in a line. He wears a blue suit and t shirt, and the artists variously wear casual clothes and painting aprons. Bill Bailey stands in the centre of this image, with a group of six artists behind him standing in a line. He wears a blue suit and t shirt, and the artists variously wear casual clothes and painting aprons.
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1 May - 26 Jul 2026

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey

Breathtaking portraits – incredible personal stories.

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Date 1 May - 26 Jul 2026
Location Loading Bay
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  • Wheelchair user access
  • Audio described

Following its success in 2025, Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey returns to Bradford this May. All six original artworks from the hit BBC One series are on display at this free exhibition.

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey invites artists to create breathtaking portraits of people with incredible personal stories, creating a powerful picture of modern Britain. We are delighted to present an exhibition of portraits from series five of the BBC One show, available now on BBC iPlayer – and admission is free. Find out more about the programme on the BBC website.

Presented in partnership with the BBC and Chatterbox Media, Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey is the first event of 2026 at Loading Bay, our cultural hub in the heart of Bradford.

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  • Your ticket allows you entry to the gallery any time in your hour slot.
  • Please don’t bring large bags into the gallery. There is no cloakroom at Loading Bay.
  • Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • If you no longer need your tickets, please get in touch on [email protected].
  • There are a limited number of walk-up tickets for this exhibition but we strongly recommend booking in advance.

Audio description

Listen to an Audio Described introduction to the Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey exhibition 2026 at Loading Bay, including a description of each artwork.

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Image © Chatterbox

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1 May - 26 Jul 2026

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The gallery is located on Level 1 and is accessible via a lift.

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