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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

  • TV factual
  • BBC One
  • 2002
  • 1 episode

Michael Parkinson hosts a celebrity-studded tribute to Billy Connolly.

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Key details

Genre
Factual
Broadcast
2002
Channel
BBC One
Episodes
1
Features
Michael Parkinson and Billy Connolly
Company

Michael Parkinson hosts a celebrity-studded tribute to the Scottish comedian and actor.

Billy Connolly began his working life as a welder in a Clyde shipyard before moving on to record-breaking stand-up tours, a No 1 single and award-winning film roles. Friends celebrating his career include Dame Judi Dench, Bob Geldof, Sarah Lancashire and Robin Williams.

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Studio
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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 27th December 2002 at 9:55pm on BBC One
Episode length
65 minutes
All previous repeats
  • Friday 22nd May 2020 at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland
  • Friday 28th December 2018 at 10:00pm on BBC2
  • Saturday 15th November 2003 at 10:35pm on BBC1

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