Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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How Billy Connolly gave Scottish comics their voice
Few Scots have had as significant an influence in any field as Connolly, and 50 years since the start of his solo comedy career he's considered one of stand-up's greatest ever practitioners.
Adam Miller, The Herald, 24th November 2022National Theatre of Scotland announces Billy Connolly play Dear Billy
Dear Billy, a play made up of stories about Billy Connolly's life, will tour Scotland next year.
British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2022From the shipyard to the Sarry Heid - Billy Connolly's Glasgow
Billy Connolly and the city where he was born and raised have been tightly interwoven throughout his eight decades.
Gregor Kyle, The Herald, 20th November 2022Drink, drugs and comedy don't mix, warns Billy Connolly
Big Yin tells BBC masterclass he was never drunk or stoned on stage - just off it.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 19th November 2022Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award created
Glasgow Comedy Festival has announced a new prize, the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022Billy Connolly Does... returning for second and third series on Gold
Billy Connolly Does... is returning for a second and third series on Gold with a focus on the decades between the 1970s and 1990s.
British Comedy Guide, 26th September 2022Billy Connolly's BBC comedy class
Heard the one about the welder-turned-comedian who became a teacher? For the punchline, sign up to the BBC's latest commercial venture - but it'll cost you. BBC Maestro has added Sir Billy Connolly to its roster of experts supplying tips of the trade to what it hopes will be a growing international audience of students. Connolly, 79, will front an online course that, for £80, will provide lessons on how "to make your own stand-up more windswept and interesting".
David Sanderson, The Times, 17th September 20222022 BAFTA TV Awards winners
Motherland has won Best Scripted Comedy in the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards. The other comedy-related winners were Sophie Willan, Jamie Demetriou, In My Skin, The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan and Big Zuu's Big Eats. This story includes the videos of the acceptance speeches.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2022Billy Connolly to receive BAFTA Fellowship Award
Billy Connolly will be honoured with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship at this year's BAFTA TV Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd May 2022National Comedy Awards 2021 winners
The results of the National Comedy Awards 2021 have been revealed, ahead of Saturday's TV broadcast.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd March 2022