Bruce Bairnsfather
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Bruce Bairnsfather has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).
Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humorist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published weekly in The Bystander magazine during the First World War.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
Who talks about Bruce Bairnsfather on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Bruce Bairnsfather; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- The Christmas Truce of WW1 on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Bruce Bairnsfather mentioned alongside?
Bruce Bairnsfather is most often mentioned alongside Jeremy John Mary, British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and Outdoor Tom.
Mentioned together: Jeremy John Mary, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), Outdoor Tom, Anne Richards, Hive, Henry Williamson, London Rifle Brigade, Southeast London, Tarka the Otter, Pipes of Peace