Billy Connolly
- 81 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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There have been few greater ambassadors for this city over the decades - certainly none that have truly captured the character of the area and its people.
Glasgow Live, 2nd December 2018Billy Connolly says 'art is my life now'
Sir Billy Connolly has said his "art is his life now" as he unveiled a new collection of his drawings in Glasgow.
BBC, 16th November 2018Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland review
Billy Connolly loves Scotland - though not enough to actually live there most of the time. It's truths like that which mean his compatriots haven't always reciprocated the adorayion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th November 2018Billy Connolly volunteers to be research 'guinea pig'
Sir Billy Connolly has put himself forward to become a stem cell research "guinea pig" as part of efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
BBC, 7th October 2018Billy Connolly 'struggling to recognise pals'
Billy Connolly spoke publicly about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis for the first time back in 2013, and now, his close friend Sir Michael Parkinson has shared a sad update about the comedian's health.
The Daily Express, 20th August 2018Billy Connolly hits out at Scots who write off England
In a new interview the comedy icon describes himself as the 'least patriotic man in the world'.
STV, 10th April 2018Billy 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, 26th November 2017Billy Connolly at 75 - comedians pay tribute
Billy Connolly at 75: Eddie Izzard, Armando Iannucci and more salute 'Beatles of comedy'.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 24th November 2017Billy Connolly receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace
Comedian and actor Billy Connolly is to receive his knighthood, just a few weeks ahead of his 75th birthday
BBC, 31st October 2017Preview - 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