bɪɡnˈɛl ɪz ɐfˈɛkʃənətli nˈoʊn æz "bˈɪɡəlz" ɪn mˈiːdiːə sˈɜːkəlz, ænd wʌz wˈʌns kˈɔːt dɹˈɔːɪŋ kˈæɹɪkətʃˌʊɹz ʌv hɪz ˌɑːpəzˈɪʃən kˈɑːliːɡz wˌaɪl ɪnðə tʃˈeɪmbɚ.
Bignell is affectionately known as "Biggles" in media circles, and was once caught drawing caricatures of his opposition colleagues while in the chamber.