Billy and Us

Season 1

6 episodes · May 14, 2020

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  • S1E1

    Stupid but Saveable

    May 14, 2020

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

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  • S1E2

    Shipyards and Leotards

    May 21, 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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  • S1E3

    Dirty Bits

    May 28, 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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  • S1E4

    He's At It Again, God

    Jun 4, 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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  • S1E5

    I Know You

    Jun 11, 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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  • S1E6

    The Dark Side

    Jun 18, 2020

    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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