Billy And Us
- TV factual
- BBC Scotland
- 2020
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Billy Connolly looks back at his life and comedy career. Also features Janey Godley.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5 - I Know You
Further details
Billy Connolly hilariously deconstructs his views of the rampant tartanry of Harry Lauder, the untrustworthiness of politicians and the ridiculousness of social climbers. He also sheds light on his own place in the world with characteristic honesty and humour, tackling the class system with frankness and insight. As he says in one archive clip: "I hate the class system... It clogs everything up and it is funny and it is interesting."
Alongside great clips from documentaries, the episode features some of Billy's best-loved routines such as 'I know you - I know your face' - the classic tale of a Christmas dinner that gets spectacularly weird.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 11th June 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Billy Connolly | Self |
| Janey Godley | Self |
| Karen Dunbar | Self |
| Pete Stanton | Director |
| Colin Murray | Series Producer |
| Pete Stanton | Producer |
| Rachel Bell | Executive Producer |
| Jonathan Seal | Editor |
| Tony Nellany | Commissioning Editor |
Press
Billy Connolly on supporting Scottish independence
Sir Billy Connolly has thrown his weight behind the cause of Scottish independence - insisting the prospect of the country becoming a republic is "as good an idea as any I've ever heard."
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 11th June 2020