Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime
Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime

  • TV documentary
  • BBC One Scotland
  • 2017
  • 1 episode

A programme looking at the artwork depicting Billy Connolly placed on walls in Glasgow. Also features John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel Maclean.

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Preview - Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

Originally broadcast on BBC Scotland, this programme looking into the life of one of Britain's greatest stand-up's reaches a national audience.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 5th August 2017

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.

Glasgow Live, 18th June 2017

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.

i Newspaper, 14th June 2017

50ft pictures of Billy Connolly erected in Glasgow

A 'larger than life' tribute to Billy Connolly has been organised in Glasgow, with three 50ft high murals erected around the city. The results will be seen in the TV show Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime.

British Comedy Guide, 18th May 2017

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