Billy and Us - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Stupid but Saveable
Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.
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.
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.
He's at it Again, God
This episode takes a look at Billy Connolly's relationship with organised religion. Featuring classic routines which established him as a taboo-busting comedian.
I Know You
In this programme, Billy Connolly examines class, politics and Scottishness, deconstructing the untrustworthiness of politicians and the ridiculousness of social climbers.
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.
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