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  • Billy Connolly Portrait of a Lifetime | Billy Connolly Documentary
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    Billy Connolly Portrait of a Lifetime - Billy Connolly Documentary:
    Celebrating Billy Connollys 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano, and Rachel MacLean - each create a "portrait of a lifetime"
    God bless you Big yin!
    Original On BBC IPlayer here
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    Sir Billy Connolly aka The Big Yin is an absolute legend!
    some of Billy's greatest stuff is on his early albums. What do you think?
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    "Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime" is a television program that celebrates the life and career of the Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly. Here are some key points about it:
    Program Description: "Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime" is a TV program dedicated to honoring Billy Connolly. It was created to mark his 75th birthday and his 50-year career in the entertainment industry.
    Content and Contributors: The program features contributions from notable Scottish artists, including John Byrne, Jack Vettriano, and Rachel MacLean. These artists likely provide insights and perspectives on Connolly's life and influence in the world of art and comedy.
    Airing Information: The show has been aired on television, and it was part of the celebration of Billy Connolly's contributions to comedy and entertainment.
    Additional Information: While the provided search results do not offer extensive details about the content of the program, it's safe to assume that "Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime" provides a unique and artistic look into the life and career of one of Scotland's most beloved comedians.
    For more detailed information about the program's content and specific episodes, you may refer to official sources or watch the program itself through appropriate channels.
    Original On BBC IPlayer here
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Комментарии • 124

  • @Perfection-ME-01
    @Perfection-ME-01 2 года назад +82

    Billy Connolly a son of Scotland and a gift to the world ❤️🙌

  • @breathestrongcycling3672
    @breathestrongcycling3672 Год назад +25

    celebrities come and go but Billy has been a constant in my life since the late 70s. I wish I could thank him personally.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      If you tried he would probably set the police on you.

  • @juliamcwilliam
    @juliamcwilliam 9 месяцев назад +15

    If this documentary had gone on for 24 hours, I still would say it’s not long enough

  • @annmc8392
    @annmc8392 Год назад +41

    It was a pleasure to watch. It good to celebrate the people we love while they are still with us so they can see the love and appreciation we have for them. Glasgow has done him proud💛👏👏👏👏

  • @janetcrisp5815
    @janetcrisp5815 9 месяцев назад +4

    The greatest comedian……..ever.

  • @futten3230
    @futten3230 2 года назад +22

    may we never loose billy wish i could have met him and thank him for everything he's done

  • @violetanndoherty6872
    @violetanndoherty6872 2 месяца назад +2

    From one Glaswegian to another you do us proud Billy. GLASGOWwith her big load heart will always belong to you ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @williamthomson638
    @williamthomson638 Год назад +7

    I am so happy I lived in this world that had Billy Connolly in it too. Patty

  • @ElanTee
    @ElanTee Год назад +14

    A king amongst men. All hail Billy!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @barbroericson6415
    @barbroericson6415 Год назад +21

    Billy, you are a GEM, braught tears to my eyes.

  • @robertBuckinghamB-uh5nx
    @robertBuckinghamB-uh5nx 6 месяцев назад +2

    Don’t really know why the No of views is so low for someone who is loved so much,bless you Billy
    🙏🙏🙏❤️

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett Месяц назад

      The reason the number of views are low is because of the large number of sickening comments you find all Billy sites on RUclips.

  • @justkerry173
    @justkerry173 Год назад +9

    "I know what your soul looks like". ❤

  • @Perfection-ME-01
    @Perfection-ME-01 Год назад +15

    Billy is an honest to god saint. He’s peaceful and truly cares about his fellow man…you could also say he’s part philosopher,part scholar maybe even one of histories great thinkers.. but i know one thing for certain and that is if he wasn’t gifted to us via Glasgow we wouldn’t have the Billy Connolly we all know and love because he is Glasgow more than Glasgow is him..he just adds something absolutely brilliant and beautiful. Thank God For Billy Connolly

  • @dtb4394
    @dtb4394 Год назад +17

    Billy deserves nothing less. Excellent artwork. 👀👀👏👏❤

  • @leepatterson4355
    @leepatterson4355 11 месяцев назад +5

    Remarkable talent. I watch reruns of Billy Connolly regular. My days are so much better for having watched this man.
    The laughter, and memories of his performances have improved many of my days.
    God bless, love him always

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      What has any of that got to do with the video.

  • @kelliebrand9837
    @kelliebrand9837 Месяц назад +2

    God I love you Billy Connolly. A gift from Glasgow to the world. I miss my second home. My husband is Glaswegian and reminds me so much of Billy in looks and humour love you Big Yin from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 💙

  • @elkadosh4726
    @elkadosh4726 2 года назад +20

    This wonderful man.....who lit up the world and gave us endless laughter through the decades! I never laughed harder than at Billy's wit! Gd bless ya big yun!

  • @fcukmegently
    @fcukmegently Год назад +7

    The love between those two old men; John & Billy, is just joyous. Great video; enjoyed.

  • @Ireneharnack1138
    @Ireneharnack1138 Год назад +5

    I absolutely love and adore all three works of art. Thank you for the privilege of viewing. 💜😂

  • @itsmeyoufool37
    @itsmeyoufool37 Год назад +6

    Ag man, in tears at the end of this. Such a beautiful human being

  • @TheNeilo-Audiosound
    @TheNeilo-Audiosound Год назад +7

    Being a Mackem myself (No not a Geordie even though we are usually and annoyingly mistaken for One) The Big Yin is still my All time favourite Comedian and I doubt there will ever be another that meets his Criteria and Experience of life.I’ve always said Billy Tells stories not jokes and my favourite thing about Him is his ability to go completely off Piste yet return to what he was originally talking about.
    A Talent without doubt and it’s Soul Destroying to see how debilitating Parkinson’s disease has taken this man’s normal off the rails personality.

  • @johnmccann1960
    @johnmccann1960 8 месяцев назад +7

    I was 13/14 years old (1973/4) and a friend had bought an album by Billy Connolly, I have been a fan ever since that day. I'm 63 now and have followed this man most of my life. He is simply a Comedy Genius. My Comedy Hero for 50 years or so, Thank you Billy for always being there to cheer me up at my darkest times.

  • @joppadoni
    @joppadoni 14 дней назад +1

    So.. Billy is an angel.. FML..

  • @marilynlevey3945
    @marilynlevey3945 2 месяца назад +1

    Gods wonderful gift to us from Scotland, love you Billy, simply the best
    Take care we love you 🤗🙏👏👏❤️👍

  • @micheladonofrio2285
    @micheladonofrio2285 Год назад +7

    What a humble man.

  • @Bearded_Buddha
    @Bearded_Buddha 9 месяцев назад +4

    R.I.P John Byrne. 😢

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj 6 месяцев назад +1

      83 is a really good life, and he was very fit and healthy to the end. Nothing to be sad about, only to celebrate.

  • @78ISO
    @78ISO Месяц назад +1

    I so love this.. I've seen this document many times and every time I get tears of joy, when I see Billy and John together. They are great friends, like brothers. ❤

  • @Dallas-Nyberg
    @Dallas-Nyberg Год назад +5

    I watched with tears in my eyes and smile on my face... Three amazing artistic tributes to Scotland's no.1 son.
    Time and tide might have slowed you down Billy, but the cheeky irreverence of your humour and the love of your homeland emanates from you still. You are a true icon.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      You have ears in your eyes, I think that's hilarious.

  • @johncrow2457
    @johncrow2457 Год назад +5

    Great film. Super to see Billy but also John Byrne who is also a legend. One of my favourite artists.

  • @druss69harad61
    @druss69harad61 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thankyou Billy,for a lifetime of smiles,laughter and tears because of laughter.THE original.

  • @louiemckenzie841
    @louiemckenzie841 6 месяцев назад +2

    i was 9 when i saw a audience with billy connoly will love the big yin forever

  • @patemblen3644
    @patemblen3644 Год назад +5

    Thanks for posting that Alan. It's brilliant.

  • @frank.w.buchanan4076
    @frank.w.buchanan4076 Год назад +6

    fb Sir Billy Connolly Deserves A Monument

  • @maureentshinene8984
    @maureentshinene8984 Год назад +2

    I am so happy Billy got this experience, Billy is so humble and he’s so right Glasgow: does belong to him ❤God bless you Billy I hope you live to 100 love the three portraits of him but my favourite is Vettriano’s.

  • @Motty1066
    @Motty1066 2 года назад +16

    I don’t know if these tears I’m crying are from laughing or just from love. I don’t care.

    • @barbroericson6415
      @barbroericson6415 Год назад +1

      Love and laughter

    • @johnrichards244
      @johnrichards244 Год назад

      Same here. I think both. 6 years ago I hardly knew him. Only the movies he graced. Then I found him on utube. I watch everything I can find.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      @@johnrichards244 If you only watch what is on RUclips you are missing so so much.

  • @andymcneil7085
    @andymcneil7085 Месяц назад +1

    King of Scotland.

  • @cnrbsmth
    @cnrbsmth 3 месяца назад +1

    Watching Billy and Patrick hanging out is amazing

  • @voodoocruiser2543
    @voodoocruiser2543 Год назад +3

    love

  • @hixyhicks
    @hixyhicks Год назад +3

    Simply wonderful .

  • @maryfields1111
    @maryfields1111 4 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely fantastic! I loved it!

  • @lisamcbarron6047
    @lisamcbarron6047 Год назад +3

    Sooo enjoyed his "photo shoot" segment...looks like he immensly enjoyed it too! So glad this popped on my randon "for you" side bar...thanks for having posted this to YT - Billy was an ABSOLUTE GEM!!!

  • @99fruitbat94
    @99fruitbat94 10 месяцев назад +2

    I still have Billys first ever comedy LP ❤

  • @chriselsom-whyimpssed-off8148
    @chriselsom-whyimpssed-off8148 Год назад +3

    Whenever the burden of life gets a bit heavy, I switch Billy on and my spirit gets lifted again. He and George Carlin are the two greatest ever stand-up comedians ever. Pure genius.

  • @aileenhavlinhunter6599
    @aileenhavlinhunter6599 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love e So Much

  • @kevinporter3212
    @kevinporter3212 Год назад +5

    Feckn excellent documentary. A Scottish genius!

  • @erickenlin8255
    @erickenlin8255 10 месяцев назад +1

    Incredibly moving.

  • @dr.leftfield9566
    @dr.leftfield9566 Год назад +3

    What a gift we have been given.

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Год назад +5

    National Treasure in Scotland goes without saying. He's definitely that . The rest of us including this 1st Generation Dutch American he's a International Treasure. The Artists are the Cherry on the Banana split Ice cream Sunday.. He's not only a Commedy and Music peice of Work . He's been helping display visual arts for decades. Banana Wellies and then some.. We all owe him thanks.😁😁😁😁

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      That's gibberish.

  • @daskleinegluck4553
    @daskleinegluck4553 Месяц назад +1

    How wonderful is that?

  • @louishill9964
    @louishill9964 Год назад +3

    May God truly bless you billy! 🙏 national treasure for sure! X

  • @youkeepwalking
    @youkeepwalking 2 года назад +6

    loved this

  • @howiemark1343
    @howiemark1343 Год назад +5

    fucking brilliant, love it.! thanks mate.!

  • @terrihickman1823
    @terrihickman1823 Год назад +3

    OUTSTANDING VIDEO! I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

  • @theunemployedtrucker
    @theunemployedtrucker 2 месяца назад

    Billy is a Scottish legend but a national treasure to England, he's an amazing comic and everyone should check out his stand up 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @TheLisclark
    @TheLisclark 11 месяцев назад +3

    Been watching Billy on his gallery channel, wondering if there was something like this. Thanks for the upload!

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Год назад +3

    I love Billy and every thing about this program including the Art is easpecaly wonderful. It makes me remember Johnathan Winters Art he painted and showed Johnny Carson on his show. It well worth looking up. 😁 this show made my day.

  • @MultiJoe84
    @MultiJoe84 Год назад +2

    One of the things I’ve noticed about Billy Connolly that I’m surprised I never noticed earlier is what a nice bloke he seems to be despite all his fame and wealth.
    The type of guy you could got for a beer (or in his case, coffee !) with.
    I suppose age mellows people.

  • @niniksulikah8861
    @niniksulikah8861 Год назад +2

    I dont think its any reason to stop because of a number ,, hmmmmm i agree whole heartedly thats why in my later year's in life im still surfing

  • @worldgonemad1977
    @worldgonemad1977 5 месяцев назад +1

    For all the times I have watched and enjoyed Tutti Frutti, I never knew that it was written by John Byrne

  • @AW-do9kf
    @AW-do9kf 11 месяцев назад +2

    My Aunty June kisses him at the end! Love him. ❤

  • @martinlewis807
    @martinlewis807 3 месяца назад +1

    I saw at the China Fleet Club in Hong Kong many years ago . He swore non-stop for a couple of hours.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      So that was his set. He swore non-stop for 2 hours.

  • @johnkochen7264
    @johnkochen7264 Год назад +3

    I have loved Billy Connolly since I first heard the Welly Boot Song on BFBS radio in 1980.

  • @beefsmusicchannel5404
    @beefsmusicchannel5404 11 месяцев назад +3

    According to Pamela he has recently suffered a couple of nasty falls due to balance issues 😢

  • @jonathanfunnell4167
    @jonathanfunnell4167 Год назад

    I JUST LOVE BILLY CONNOLLY

  • @artmaridani
    @artmaridani 2 года назад +5

    I was commissioned to paint an oil painting with Billy Connolly. It was very interesting to watch your video in order to better understand this wonderful person and show his character in the picture. Thank you!

  • @angelaglanville9377
    @angelaglanville9377 4 месяца назад +1

    I remember Billy on Parkinson which is the first time I ever saw him. He was wearing the banana boots. They said Fyffes on them. I was talking to a colleague at work about the show. She said ‘ oh yeah he was wearing banana boots that said ‘ Fifi’s.’ Lmao!!

  • @PaulDowning
    @PaulDowning 2 года назад +7

    Pity the audio keeps cutting out.

    • @PJonston
      @PJonston Год назад +2

      Only way to keep it up on RUclips unfortunately, I assume it's when copyrighted music plays

  • @gazzgazeer
    @gazzgazeer Год назад +1

    Billy Me Man

  • @bensehon8253
    @bensehon8253 Год назад +3

    I'm only 6 minutes in but ytf has this been on utube for 2 years and only 50k have watch it has utube drop the ball on put this out more if not what the hell is going on

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      Who cares, the number's not important.

  • @shane-irish
    @shane-irish 2 года назад +1

    🥰🥰🥰👍👍

  • @ambermoshon
    @ambermoshon 3 года назад +6

    I would also like to know the artists he invited himself to work with. I love Billy Connolly, hes such a forward thinking awesome fucking funny dude, what a discoverer and author of the what ever the . It has been an attention bond for myself and im sure many, this guy is a fart and a king of ppl. Wish him and my old man could meet, they would not be comfortable, but leave a couple of old hippy well built in life glaswegians together 🤦‍♂️🙏🤣🧡 so cool and just not but totally simply cool

  • @MichaelVanderosen
    @MichaelVanderosen Год назад +2

    Such a pity that there are gaps/silences in the audio I guess for copyright issues... 😞

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Год назад

    Dick Vandyke is over 90 another Wonderful Commedy Actor Dancer. It's about saying active. Billy Connelly has done that. The book is called Keep moving. Dick wanted to call it Things to do while circling the drain. 😁 I t keeps me trying just like Billy. Thank you Both Billy and Dick.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      What are you wittering on about.

  • @robertBuckinghamB-uh5nx
    @robertBuckinghamB-uh5nx 6 месяцев назад

    Always wondered why on a lot of videos the sound cuts out! why let it go out if it is incomplete it does spoil the enjoyment for people who are great fans⁉️⁉️⁉️

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      Stop whining, they are free videos after all. The sound cut-outs are down to RUclips, probably for copyright reasons.

  • @andymcneil7085
    @andymcneil7085 Месяц назад

    The sound went off.

  • @xtraspecialmango
    @xtraspecialmango Год назад +2

    Why the hell they didn’t just use the frankly awesome painting of Billy in his denim flares by John Byrne, instead of some of the shite on here (Beige Billy & Clown Billy) just blows my mind! 🤯

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      That shite you posted is as welcome as a fart in a spacesuit.

  • @ceeemm1901
    @ceeemm1901 Год назад +1

    2017...

  • @bluemoyie8618
    @bluemoyie8618 10 месяцев назад +1

    Why does the audio keep coming in and out ?!

    • @99fruitbat94
      @99fruitbat94 10 месяцев назад

      Lots of comments on that but I am not having any issues . Perhaps copyright in some countries ?

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Год назад +1

    When they put your portrait on the wall make sure it's plum level and not making you square .then a man can say that's me I'm well hung at last. 😁 Billy will get that . Anyone that built anything will.

  • @briancampbell3221
    @briancampbell3221 2 года назад

    Why does the sound go on and off? Is it because they're saying something that the BBC doesn't want you to hear?

  • @lindsayheywood7195
    @lindsayheywood7195 4 месяца назад

    I presume John Byrne is speaking English, but I can't understand a word he says. Fantastic documentary nevertheless.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      I understood every word he said.

  • @user-my2ji5dr9v
    @user-my2ji5dr9v 11 месяцев назад +1

    Ken Bigley

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      Oh the headless horseman.

  • @liamblake731
    @liamblake731 11 месяцев назад

    Could at least add captions for the missing audio… lazy upload

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      If the missing audio is for copyright reasons how could they add captions. That's the responsibility of RUclips, so it's not a lazy upload.Anyway it's free, quit whining.

  • @martinobrien7110
    @martinobrien7110 Год назад

    " What does the Pope drink ? "

  • @irbennett
    @irbennett Месяц назад +1

    This sets some sort of record. I reckon about 11% of the comments here are about the video itself. The rest are the usual bullshit.

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj 6 месяцев назад +1

    Yeah, if you're doing that that well by 80 years old, what's the point of quitting smoking? Enjoy yourself, you're about to go anyway and trying to desperately extend your last few years will only lead to torment.

  • @crispy.monkey
    @crispy.monkey Год назад

    Not always nil.....😆😆😆

  • @user-my2ji5dr9v
    @user-my2ji5dr9v 23 дня назад

    Our newly formed Sharia Met Force will keep these thugs in line.

  • @Sjrick
    @Sjrick Год назад +2

    The womans fake nervous laughter really got on my nerves. Plus the other two paintings werent very good imo.

    • @irbennett
      @irbennett 23 дня назад

      Billy liked the paintings, nobody gives a toss what you think. You're not important.

    • @Sjrick
      @Sjrick 23 дня назад

      @@irbennett apparently you thought so otherwise you would not have responded

  • @xmaseveeve5259
    @xmaseveeve5259 Год назад

    Nope.

  • @jen3800
    @jen3800 Год назад +1

    why the muted audio?

    • @alanfordyce
      @alanfordyce  Год назад +1

      RUclips cuts out copyrighted bits of media from time to time, I have yet got round to re-editing it...thanks for the heads up thou

  • @liketheroman
    @liketheroman Год назад +2

    That artist’s laugh is really fake and grating

  • @liketheroman
    @liketheroman Год назад +2

    The Vettriano one is TERRIBLE