Billy Connolly

“Stop telling the truth about your age, I’ve been lying about mine!” Beloved comedian Billy Connolly was a guest on Friday night’s edition of The Late Late Show, where he detailed a touching story about his mother, one laced with both humour and poignancy. Connolly, who has retired from live stand-up comedy due to Parkinson’s […]

“Stop telling the truth about your age, I’ve been lying about mine!” Beloved comedian Billy Connolly was a guest on Friday night’s edition of The Late Late Show, where he detailed a touching story about his mother, one laced with both humour and poignancy. Connolly, who has retired from live stand-up comedy due to Parkinson’s […]

4 years ago

Billy Connolly special to celebrate comedian’s life as he steps back from stand up

This sounds magnificent. A new one-off special will celebrate Billy Connolly’s life and career, as the comedian steps away from stand up due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis. The long-time comedian will remember his career along with friends and family in the new ITV documentary, Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure. Filmed at his Florida home, […]

This sounds magnificent. A new one-off special will celebrate Billy Connolly’s life and career, as the comedian steps away from stand up due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis. The long-time comedian will remember his career along with friends and family in the new ITV documentary, Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure. Filmed at his Florida home, […]

5 years ago

Billy Connolly has confirmed that he won’t perform live stand-up ever again

“It was lovely and it was lovely being good at it.” Legendary stand-up comedian Billy Connolly has said that he won’t ever perform live stand-up comedy again. Speaking recently to Sky News, the Scottish comedian discussed his life, his career, and living with Parkinson’s disease. He said: “I’m finished with stand-up – it was lovely […]

“It was lovely and it was lovely being good at it.” Legendary stand-up comedian Billy Connolly has said that he won’t ever perform live stand-up comedy again. Speaking recently to Sky News, the Scottish comedian discussed his life, his career, and living with Parkinson’s disease. He said: “I’m finished with stand-up – it was lovely […]

6 years ago

BBC to dedicate a night to the iconic Billy Connolly with three documentaries

A legend. Set record because it airs tonight. It’s Friday, we’re all broke after Christmas, there are two weather warnings in place. What else are you going to do this evening? Well, the Late Late Show and The Graham Norton Show are back with an interesting selection of guests, the brilliant 1917 is now in […]

A legend. Set record because it airs tonight. It’s Friday, we’re all broke after Christmas, there are two weather warnings in place. What else are you going to do this evening? Well, the Late Late Show and The Graham Norton Show are back with an interesting selection of guests, the brilliant 1917 is now in […]

6 years ago

Billy Connolly’s final stand-up tour is going to be shown in Irish cinemas

Essential for fans of the comedy legend. There are certain people that cast an incredibly large shadow over their chosen profession and when it comes to the world of comedy, it’s arguable that no other comedian has had more of an influence than Billy Connolly. As seen in his recent BBC series Made In Scotland, […]

Essential for fans of the comedy legend. There are certain people that cast an incredibly large shadow over their chosen profession and when it comes to the world of comedy, it’s arguable that no other comedian has had more of an influence than Billy Connolly. As seen in his recent BBC series Made In Scotland, […]

7 years ago

Billy Connolly assures fans he’s not dying following bleak message in a recent documentary

Great to see him like this. In a recent documentary, legendary Scottish comedian Billy Connolly admitted that he is “near the end” and that he felt his life was “slipping away”, as he spoke about his fight with Parkinson’s disease. He has since sent out a cheerful musical message assuring fans he is “not dead” following […]

Great to see him like this. In a recent documentary, legendary Scottish comedian Billy Connolly admitted that he is “near the end” and that he felt his life was “slipping away”, as he spoke about his fight with Parkinson’s disease. He has since sent out a cheerful musical message assuring fans he is “not dead” following […]

7 years ago