Billy Connolly
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William "Billy" Connolly, Jr., CBE (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin (The Big One). His first trade, in the early 1960s, was as a welder (specifically a boilermaker) in the Glasgow shipyards, but he gave it up towards the end of the decade to pursue a career as a folk singer in the Humblebums and subsequently as a soloist. In the early 1970s he made the transition from folk-singer with a comedic persona to full-fledged comedian, a role in which he continues.
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11 Episodes
- Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration
E4Billy Connolly & Me: A CelebrationBilly Connolly and fans mark his five decades in comedy One-hour special features classic clips alongside new performance footage, fan revelations and star stories PLUS a brand-new major interview with the man himself For five decades now, Billy Connolly has been making us laugh about the very stuff of life. He is beloved across the generations for his anarchic, life-affirming humour – and the unique bond he has with his audience. Here, fans of all ages from all around the globe share their extraordinary stories about how Billy has amused, inspired and influenced them. - Billy on Parkinson 1998
E5Billy on Parkinson 1998First transmitted in 1998, Michael Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly, who talks about his flourishing acting career and how he used an apple to try to help him sleep better, and Sir David Attenborough who tells anecdotes about the sex life of the Penduline Tit and explains how a carrion crow uses traffic lights and the wheel of a lorry to crack walnuts - Portrait of a Lifetime
E6Portrait of a LifetimeCelebrating Billy Connolly's 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel MacLean - each create a new portrait of the Big Yin. As he sits with each artist, Billy talks about his remarkable life and career, which has taken him from musician and pioneering stand-up to Hollywood star and national treasure. - Who do you think you are
E8Who do you think you areScottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has always considered himself Scottish through and through but as he travels to India in the footsteps of his army ancestors, he makes an extraordinary discovery. Not only was his great-great-great-grandfather present at a pivotal point in Indian history, through him Billy's connection to India runs deeper than he had ever imagined. - Billy Connolly's Ultimate World TourE9
Billy Connolly's Ultimate World TourThe comedian looks back on 25 years of travelogues from his latest destination - his new home in Florida. The film blends archive footage of Billy's globetrotting adventures with interviews as he settles into his new life in the US, going fishing at dawn, meeting an alligator caller in the Everglades and enjoying time with his wife Pamela. Billy Connolly takes you on a tour of his home in Florida. The journey is intercut with Billy reflecting on 25 years of distinctive and joyful global travelogues. - My Absolute Pleasure
E14My Absolute PleasureBilly Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure is a natural follow-up to It's Been A Pleasure, which marked Billy's decision to step back from stand-up after a remarkable comedy career spanning over 50 years. One year on, Billy invites us to spend time with him in his newly adopted home of the Florida Keys, where we get a freshly filmed welcome into the life he leads now. And as the comedy great launches his first-ever autobiography, he shares with us a personal selection of his most loved stand-up routines captured during his legendary live tours, some of which have never before been seen on TV.
