Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Billy Connolly: Sean Connery got lost on the way to my house
Sir Billy Connolly would not want to be cast as a miserable victim of Parkinson's disease. Now a new show will remind us of the many hilarious moments the Big Yin has given us and why he remains one of the world's funniest comedians.
Felicity Cross, The Sun, 17th February 2022Billy Connolly cleared over dead cat joke
Sir Billy Connolly has been cleared by TV watchdogs after animal-lovers complained about a joke he told about a cat being run over by a car.
Chortle, 26th January 2022Billy Connolly's patter makes Oxford English Dictionary
THE word "trousered" has been added to the dictionary to describe being drunk -- thanks to Sir Billy Connolly.
The Scottish Sun, 6th January 2022Sean Lock had the bestselling stand-up special of 2021
Sean Lock's final recorded show was the bestselling stand-up special in 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 6th January 2022Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure, review
The Scottish comedian may speak a little slower than he once did, a little softer, but he's still as droll and genial as ever in this heartening documentary.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 26th December 2021Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure, review
The Big Yin has retired to balmy Florida, but rues what Parkinson's has taken away. This programme was a reminder of his true talents.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 26th December 2021The Times view on comedy in the age of cancel culture
Causing offence is the basis for much comedy, not a reason to cancel it.
The Times, 23rd December 2021Billy Connolly interview
'Parkinson's? I don't joke about it, but I'm light about it'.
Andrew Billen, The Times, 21st December 2021This year's must-read books written by comedians
Including Bob Mortimer, Harry Hill, Jimmy Carr, Billy Connolly, Michael McIntyre, Daisy May Cooper and Jack Whitehall.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 16th December 2021Billy Connolly says he would return to live in Scotland
Sir Billy Connolly has revealed he would be prepared to return to live in Scotland "at the drop of a hat."
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 9th December 2021