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Billy and Us 1

2020-05-19 | Documentary | 6 episodes
Overview

1 Season

Episode

Stupid but Saveable (2020)

Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.

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Shipyards and Leotards (2020)

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.

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Dirty Bits (2020)

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.

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He's At It Again, God (2020)

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.

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I Know You (2020)

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

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