Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly: modern comics 'killing stand-up comedy'

Billy Connolly has waded into the row over Channel 4's controversial TV quiz which sparked a storm of protest from outraged viewers - and accused modern "gurning" comics of killing stand-up comedy.

Santa delivers a double header of festive banter tonight. For Alan Carr's final show, Gordon Ramsay discusses his Christmas Day cook-along, Ian McKellen talks about The Hobbit, and music comes from Kylie. Graham Norton's sofa looks more A-list, with Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman alongside Billy Connolly, one of the stars of Hoffman's directorial debut, Quartet. Doctor Who's Matt Smith and Jennifer Saunders round off the foursome.

How Billy Connolly calmed down

His new film is directed by Dustin Hoffman, stars Dame Maggie and is set in an old people's home. Now he has joined the Hollywood firmament (and turned 70), does anything get under the Big Yin's skin these days?

Billy Connolly: The elderly 'are not loved enough'

Billy Connolly talks about aging - and how he missed out on the part of Dumbledore in Harry Potter.

Billy Connolly picks up Bafta for life's work

Billy Connolly was presented with his Bafta by fellow Glasgow comedian Kevin Bridges.

Billy Connolly to receive lifetime BAFTA

After six decades in showbusiness Billy Connolly, Scotland's most famous former welder, is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

Billy Connolly becomes Commonwealth Games ambassador

The Big Yin will also provide narration for a film about the event's mascot.

Russell Brand attacked for wardrobe girl flash demand

Sex-mad comic Russell Brand was told off by Billy Connolly after he refused to start filming until a wardrobe girl flashed her boobs at him.

Cultural life: Billy Connolly, comedian

Billy Connolly talks about his cultural tastes.

Comedy gold: Billy Connolly's Billy and Albert

The Big Yin's timeless gig at London's Royal Albert Hall sees him in typically energetic and incorrigibly childish mood.