Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly's tour of Glasgow

From the bar where he signed his first contract to his old houses and homes, we dig up some unknown facts about The Big Yin's Glasgow.

10 comedians on how 'The Big Yin' influenced them

We asked budding and veteran comedians what makes Billy Connolly] and his brand of comedy so special.

Video: Billy Connolly 'overjoyed' with Glasgow murals

Comedian Billy Connolly has said he is "flabbergasted" by three giant murals in his honour. The tribute portraits have been created Glasgow to mark the Big Yin's 75th birthday. Visiting the murals, he said: "I'm truly amazed at the effect these have had on me. They've just completely stunned me. "I thought I'd be all light-hearted on seeing them and jokey - but they're so big - the effect on me is so profound."

How comedy captured the Edinburgh Fringe: part 1

In the first of a series of articles to celebrate the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's 70th anniversary, we look back at the remarkable rise of stand-up comedy and how it came to dominate the once theatre-heavy programme.

Billy Connolly & Me review

A huge roster of civilians and celebrities lined up to tell us about the transformative and healing powers of Billy Connolly's comedy.

If only someone had laughed at Hitler, says the Big Yin. Laughter is so powerful that if just one person had snorted while Adolf was his ranting and raving, the course of history might have changed.

Despite his age and illness, Billy Connolly is still laughing. This show celebrates the comedian by offering us a big messy mix of interviews, clips from his stand-up and chat show appearances, and favourite memories of fans from all over the world, from East Kilbride to Qatar.

We hear from celebrity fans such as Eric Idle, Judi Dench, Andy Murray, Elton John and Peter Kay, but while these jolly messages are nice, the best moments come when it's just Connolly.

He is also interviewed, and he recalls how it was impossible to walk down the street in Glasgow without everyone saying hello ... and his wee girl marvelling at how daddy knew everybody!

"I think a little bit of humour does the world a lot of good," says Billy Connolly in this hour-long tribute to his 50 years in comedy. Quite right too, and ITV has found many people who would suggest that a little bit of Billy does them a lot of good. Alongside a new interview, in which the Big Yin reminisces about his career, are video diary extracts from fans all over the world, from Lesley in Glasgow and Stewart in Bognor Regis, to Judi Dench, Eric Idle and David Tennant (or that should be: Jdui, Surrey; Eric, Los Angeles; David, London).

Billy Connolly's tour of Glasgow

From the bar where he signed his first contract to his old houses and homes, we dig up some unknown facts about The Big Yin's Glasgow.