Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Connolly is wrong to say Scottish humour doesn't exist
Billy Connolly is a towering figure in the history of Scottish comedy. There is none bigger. So it was strange bordering on perverse to hear him deny the existence of Scottish humour. "I will get into trouble for this," Connolly said while promoting his new book Tall Tales And Wee Stories, "but I don't think there is such a thing as Scottish humour".
Stuart Cosgrove, The National (Scotland), 1st September 2019Billy Connolly stand-up show to be screened in cinemas
Billy Connolly's last ever stand-up tour show will be screened in cinemas on 10th October 2019, accompanied by a never-before-seen interview.
British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2019Billy Connolly to publish storytelling book
Billy Connolly is to publish some of his best stand-up routines in an illustrated book called Tall Tales And Wee Stories.
British Comedy Guide, 12th July 201910 greatest Scottish comedians - and their best gags
Cast your vote for Scotland's best comedian in our online poll.
Daily Record, 24th May 2019Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019Creating a "comedy cabinet"
Ukraine has a comedian as their premier, so let's mix things up a bit at No10. "Jo Brand for Prime Minister!"
Paul Routledge, The Mirror, 22nd April 2019Chortle Awards 2019 results
Sarah Keyworth, Suzi Ruffell, James Acaster, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lazy Susan, Rachel Parris, Katherine Ryan and Hannah Gadsby are amongst the winners of the 2019 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2019Scotland's funniest 60 people
As the Glasgow International Comedy Festival prepares to launch with a gaggle of giggles later this month, we count down Scotland's funniest 60 people.
The Herald, 3rd March 2019Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019Lucy Porter interview
Lucy Porter on Caroline Aherne, Billy Connolly and erotic comedy.
Jenny Lee, The Irish News, 17th January 2019