Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Billy Connolly designs bespoke chocolate bar
Sir Billy Connolly has designed his very own chocolate bar to pay homage to Scotland's NHS staff working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jenna Macfarlane, The Sunday Post, 30th April 2020Golden oldies: Britain's best vintage comedy
The best old sitcoms, stand up and stars of the silver screen are just what the nation needs to get us through these long housebound days - not everything on Netflix is notable, and Amazon Prime is hit and miss. So why not do yourself a favour, and when next looking for something to bring a smile to your face, take a trip back in time to see some of Britain's best comedy.
Benedict Spence, The Spectator, 21st April 2020Inside Glasgow's upfront comedy scene
Wit and four-letter artistry have made Glasgow a comedy stronghold - and with the clubs shut, the laughs are going online.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 19th April 2020The Caird: Hecklers, Kevin Bridges and the Big Yin
Unfortunately, it comes with the territory. Any comedian courageous enough to step onto the stage - whether it is in a 20,000 seater arena or in a dank pub basement - has to be well-equipped to deal with hecklers. However, be warned, disruptive outbursts from marble-mouthed louts will never be tolerated at the Caird Hall.
Ciaran Shanks, Dundee Telegraph, 11th April 2020Billy Connolly interviewed
William Cook talks to Britain's greatest comic story-teller about growing up in Glasgow, ditching the mike stand and living with Parkinson's.
William Cook, The Spectator, 9th April 2020Big Yin has last laugh to any cultural tag line
If only Holyrood strategy could match Connolly's transformative impact.
Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 8th March 2020Billy Connolly: 'I'm finished with stand-up'
Sir Billy Connolly says his Parkinson's diagnosis means he is finished on stage.
Spirit FM, 6th March 2020BBC Scotland orders Billy Connolly series and The Scotts sitcom
BBC Scotland has ordered a new documentary series with Billy Connolly and a full series of its new sitcom The Scotts. They are also in talks about a second series of Guilt.
British Comedy Guide, 24th February 2020Streaming with laughter: 50 best stand-up comedy shows
From Bill Hicks to Hannah Gadsby, Dave Chappelle to Josie Long - here are 50 specials you can watch right now.
Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Ellen E Jones, Brian Logan and Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 22nd February 2020The Big Yin chats to BBC arts editor Will Gompertz in this special, filmed in Glasgow's King's Theatre where he first began performing. Connolly covers everything from his Parkinson's diagnosis to his passion for folk music and Hollywood stardom with his signature vim.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 10th January 2020