Billy And Us. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC
Billy And Us
- TV factual
- BBC Scotland
- 2020
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Billy Connolly looks back at his life and comedy career. Also features Janey Godley.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Stupid But Saveable
Billy Connolly starts the series with his childhood and growing up in post-war Scotland. He reflects on the freedom children of his generation had to roam wild, but also harsh teachers and getting the belt. And for good measure, there are some lines from The Janny Song and If It Wisnae For Your Wellies.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 14th May 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 17th May 2020 | 11:00pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 5th October 2020 | 10:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Saturday 10th October 2020 | 9:15pm | BBC Scotland |
| Sunday 17th July 2022 | 9:30pm | BBC Scotland |
Cast & crew
| Billy Connolly | Self |
| Janey Godley | Self |
| Steven Dick | Self |
| Elliott Dick | Self |
| Gary Faulds | Self |
| Allan Little | Self |
| Colin Murray | Director |
| Colin Murray | Series Producer |
| Rachel Bell | Executive Producer |
| Aldo Palumbo | Editor |
Press
TV review: Billy and Us
Whisper it, but Scotland's favourite son might not be Oor Wullie. It may be another William - namely Billy Connolly.
Stevie Gallacher, The Sunday Post, 20th May 2020Billy and Us, episode one, BBC Scotland, review
Do you recall when it happened? Did the one o'clock gun sound, was there an RAF flypast, a ceremonial casting in gold of his big banana boots? I'm talking about the moment when Billy Connolly went from Scottish outlaw, frightening the horses and scandalising the church, to national treasure.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 15th May 2020Billy Connolly: 'I never set out to shock'
Scotland's best-known comedian says he has always wanted to make people laugh but he never set out to deliberately shock anyone.
BBC, 14th May 2020