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Billy And Us

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.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - I Know You

Class, politics and identity have always been a great source of comedy material for Billy Connolly...

Further details

Billy Connolly hilariously deconstructs his views of the rampant tartanry of Harry Lauder, the untrustworthiness of politicians and the ridiculousness of social climbers. He also sheds light on his own place in the world with characteristic honesty and humour, tackling the class system with frankness and insight. As he says in one archive clip: "I hate the class system... It clogs everything up and it is funny and it is interesting."

Alongside great clips from documentaries, the episode features some of Billy's best-loved routines such as 'I know you - I know your face' - the classic tale of a Christmas dinner that gets spectacularly weird.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th June 2020
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Billy Connolly Self
Janey Godley Self
Guest cast
Karen Dunbar Self
Production team
Pete Stanton Director
Colin Murray Series Producer
Pete Stanton Producer
Rachel Bell Executive Producer
Jonathan Seal Editor
Tony Nellany Commissioning Editor

Press

Billy Connolly on supporting Scottish independence

Sir Billy Connolly has thrown his weight behind the cause of Scottish independence - insisting the prospect of the country becoming a republic is "as good an idea as any I've ever heard."

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 11th June 2020

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