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Billy and Us

20201 Season8.0

Documentary

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

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Documentary exploring the impact Billy Connolly had on Scotland's cultural landscape.

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Status: Returning Series
First aired: May 14, 2020
Network: BBC Scotland

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5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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SERIES

Billy and Us

20201 Season8.0

Documentary

TMDB8.0

Votes2

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

About

Documentary exploring the impact Billy Connolly had on Scotland's cultural landscape.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs May 14, 2020
Stupid but Saveable
Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.
E2 · Airs May 21, 2020
Shipyards and Leotards
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.
E3 · Airs May 28, 2020
Dirty Bits
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.
E4 · Airs Jun 4, 2020
He's At It Again, God
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.
E5 · Airs Jun 11, 2020
I Know You
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
E6 · Airs Jun 18, 2020
The Dark Side
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.

Details

Status: Returning Series
First aired: May 14, 2020
Network: BBC Scotland

Time to finish

5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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