Series synopsis
Bill Bailey’s Vietnam is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on SBS on November 10, 2025. It ended on December 15, 2025. It stars Bill Bailey.
Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.
Premise
Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bill Bailey as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 10, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hoi An Landing at Hoi An, Bill Bailey finds himself in a basket-shaped boat facing the seas of change that have shaped the country since the end of the Vietnam War. He finds a new friend in Chef Duc, an asylum seeker during the war. |
November 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Ho Chi Minh City In Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous hub in Vietnam, Bill Bailey finds himself caught between wartime tunnels, endless traffic, and the genres of metal and folk. |
November 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Da Lat After leaving the bustle of the city behind, Bill Bailey seeks solace in the beauty of mountainous Da Lat. |
November 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 10, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2025 |
| Status | ended |