Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Creating a "comedy cabinet"
Ukraine has a comedian as their premier, so let's mix things up a bit at No10. "Jo Brand for Prime Minister!"
Paul Routledge, The Mirror, 22nd April 2019Chortle Awards 2019 results
Sarah Keyworth, Suzi Ruffell, James Acaster, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lazy Susan, Rachel Parris, Katherine Ryan and Hannah Gadsby are amongst the winners of the 2019 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2019Scotland's funniest 60 people
As the Glasgow International Comedy Festival prepares to launch with a gaggle of giggles later this month, we count down Scotland's funniest 60 people.
The Herald, 3rd March 2019Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019Lucy Porter interview
Lucy Porter on Caroline Aherne, Billy Connolly and erotic comedy.
Jenny Lee, The Irish News, 17th January 2019Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland review
Although it's a nostalgic look The Big Yin's life, career, and beloved Scotland, this documentary also sees the stand-up dispensing some cheerfully wise philosophy.
Holly Williams, The Independent, 5th January 2019Sir Billy Connolly sorry for 'depressing' fans
Sir Billy Connolly has said sorry for "depressing" fans after describing his life as "slipping away".
BBC, 5th January 2019The second part of this profile of the 76-year-old comedian sees him back in Scotland, meeting locals for selfies, reflecting on his first trade as a "useless" welder and assessing the paradoxical character of his native country. Ross Noble, Sharleen Spiteri and Micky Flanagan contribute.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 4th January 2019Sir Billy Connolly: 'I don't fear death'
Sir Billy Connolly has insisted he does not fear death as he revealed how laughter was helping him cope with Parkinson's disease.
BBC, 3rd January 2019Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland, review
As much a celebration of Glasgow as of Billy.
Isabel Mohan, The Telegraph, 28th December 2018