Billy and Us
Billy and Us
Billy and Us
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Overview
Documentary exploring the impact Billy Connolly had on Scotland's cultural landscape.
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: 2020-05-14
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Self
Janey Godley
Janey Godley
Episodes - Season 1
Stupid but Saveable
Stupid but Saveable
Episode 1
Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.
Shipyards and Leotards
Shipyards and Leotards
Episode 2
In this episode, Billy shares his ideas on masculinity, talking frankly about how his time in the shipyards shaped him both as a man and as a comedian.
Dirty Bits
Dirty Bits
Episode 3
In this episode Billy, reflects on his groundbreaking stand-up routines on sex, and how the awkward embarassments of love and romance are such great material for comedy.
He's At It Again, God
He's At It Again, God
Episode 4
This episode takes a look at one of Billy Connolly’s favourite sources of stand-up material: religion. Looking back at his experience growing up in Scotland, Billy reflects on themes of faith, sectarianism and the power of the church. Billy also examines some of his classic routines, such as his legendary crucifixion sketch, which established him as a rebellious, groundbreaking comedian.
I Know You
I Know You
Episode 5
Billy Connolly reflects on how class, politics and identity are a great source of comedy material. He hilariously deconstructs 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. Featuring 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
The Dark Side
The Dark Side
Episode 6
Billy Connolly opens up about his life-long love affair with sending up the dark side of life. Featuring groundbreaking routines about death, illness and even incontinence, he reveals why, for him, laughter is an important way of dealing with the grimmest moments of life.
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