Billy Connolly

2022 - 11 - 24

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Billy Connolly-inspired stage show to tour around Scotland (The Scotsman)

Sir Billy Connolly is to be honoured with a new stage show based on the affection Scottish people have for the legendary entertainer and what he means to ...

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'Love letter' to Sir Billy Connolly set for theatre tour (Chard & Ilminster News)

Gary McNair, along with an expert team of story gatherers and the National Theatre of Scotland, has created a collection of moving and hilarious tales to be ...

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Billy Connolly fans overjoyed by new photo of comedian as he turns ... (The Independent)

'Hope I look as good at 80 as the Big Yin,' one fan wrote.

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Sir Billy Connolly at 80: The Big Yin has – almost – always enjoyed ... (Press and Journal)

He recalled: “I've always been drawn to the wildness of rock 'n' roll. I learned about it when I was at a school camp in Aberdeen. “We were ...

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Billy Connolly's star-studded career as we celebrate the Big Yin's ... (Glasgow Live)

The iconic comedian who hails from Glasgow turns 80 today (November 24), and we've compiled a guide to his life and career to celebrate the man who does it ...

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Simply 23 favourite Billy Connolly moments and jokes to mark the ... (The Poke)

Happy birthday to the great Billy Connolly, who turns 80 today. To mark the Big Yin's Big Day, enjoy these 23 of our favourite Billy Connolly moments and ...

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Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly's iconic career celebrated as ... (STV News)

Birthday wishes are rolling in for Sir Billy Connolly as the Scottish comedian celebrates his 80th. The Big Yin's dynamic career, spanning five decades, ...

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National Theatre of Scotland announce Dear Billy play about ... (STV News)

The production will tour the country in the new year, collecting audience stories of the famous Scotsman.

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Billy Connolly 'love letter' play as he turns 80 (Yahoo News Australia)

Plans to stage a new play about the life of Billy Connolly have been unveiled as the legendary Scottish comedian celebrates his 80th birthday.

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Seven must watch Billy Connolly movies to celebrate the Big Yin's ... (Glasgow Live)

Quartet is a comedy drama film which takes us to Beecham House, a retirement home for former professional musicians. All the residents living in the home are ...

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Jock Stein's brilliant Billy Connolly comedy stunt (thecelticstar.com)

Calling the game his “one true passion”, he recalls times when he marched towards the jungle wearing a Rangers tracksuit,scarf and Tammy and even being asked to ...

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New play honours Billy Connolly as he celebrates his 80th birthday ... (Chortle)

News of the show from playwright Gary McNair comes as the Big Yin celebrates his 80th birthday today. Dear Billy will play theatres and community centres across ...

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Billy Connolly inspired stage show announces tour of Scotland - with ... (The Scotsman)

Sir Billy Connolly is to be honoured with a new stage show based on the affection Scottish people have for the legendary entertainer and what he means to ...

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National Theatre of Scotland announces Billy Connolly play Dear ... (British Comedy Guide)

Dear Billy, a play made up of stories about Billy Connolly's life, will tour Scotland next year.

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10 Pictures of Billy Connolly to celebrate the Big Yin's 80th Birthday (GlasgowWorld)

A very happy birthday to Billy Connolly as he turns 80 today - here's ten of our favourite photos of the living legend to celebrate his birthday!

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Memories of Billy Connolly as new show announced at Barrfields (Largs and Millport Weekly News)

A new show is coming to Barrfields next year celebrating the life of showbiz legend Billy Connolly to mark the legendary comic's 80th birthday today.

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Sir Billy Connolly 'love letter' theatre show to tour in 2023 (Metro)

Sir Billy Connolly's not-so-secret admirer has written a tribute show in his honour – and it's about to go on tour.

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Sir Billy Connolly visits Milngavie cafe on his 80th birthday (Glasgow Times)

The Big Yin chose to pop into Jessie Biscuit in Milngavie on Thursday as part of the celebrations for his monumental birthday.

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