Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland review

Although it's a nostalgic look The Big Yin's life, career, and beloved Scotland, this documentary also sees the stand-up dispensing some cheerfully wise philosophy.

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The second part of this profile of the 76-year-old comedian sees him back in Scotland, meeting locals for selfies, reflecting on his first trade as a "useless" welder and assessing the paradoxical character of his native country. Ross Noble, Sharleen Spiteri and Micky Flanagan contribute.

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Did the Big Yin's conversational style change the face of British comedy for ever, as this two-part special argues? Either way, the Glaswegian remains one of the funniest men alive and it's good to see him in such fine form as he goes home to tell the story of his journey from welder to internationally feted comedian. Sentimental but never schlocky, his reflections on childhood, the shipyards of the Clyde and the drinking culture of Glasgow form a mesmerising portrait of both man and city.

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland review

Connolly recounts his thrilling escape from the shipyards in a vivid portrait of 1960s Glasgow.

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland, review

As much a celebration of Glasgow as of Billy.