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World Tour of Scotland is a six-part television series – the first of Billy Connolly's "world tours" – originally broadcast by the BBC in July and August 1994. It involves his touring around his homeland for 54 nights during early 1994, beginning in Greenock and visiting cities and towns and performing live on stage to audiences.
Billy Connolly's Ultimate World Tour: Himself (host) 1 episode 2019: Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland: Himself: 2 episodes Billy Connolly's Great American Trail: Himself (host) 3 episodes 2020: Billy and Us: 6 episodes Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure: Himself: Television documentary 2021: Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure: 2022: Billy ...
Musical Tour of Scotland is a collection of traditional and original songs and tunes which accompanied Billy Connolly's 1994 television series World Tour of Scotland. It was released in 1995. [2] Connolly provides vocals on "The Waltzing Fool", "I Wish I Was in Glasgow" and "Irish Heartbeat".
Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales is the third of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly's "world tours" commissioned by the BBC.It was first aired in 2002, and was released on VHS and DVD in roughly a few months later after its initial release, with three episodes on disc one and the remaining five on disc two.
Comedy in Scotland is described as "cheeky rather than edgy", largely in part due to its use of language and innuendos. [1] The country has produced a number of comedians who have gathered an international audience, as well as a number of highly successful comedy television series, such as Still Game, Rab C. Nesbitt, Two Doors Down, Chewin' the Fat, Scot Squad and Gary: Tank Commander.
The Humblebums were a Scottish folk rock band, based in Glasgow. Its members included Billy Connolly, who later became a stand-up comedian and actor; guitarist Tam Harvey; and singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty. The band was active from 1965 to 1971. [1]
Borderline Theatre company is a touring theatre company based in Ayr, Scotland. Its alumni include the actors Billy Connolly and Robbie Coltrane. [1] Recent successes include the award-winning, critically acclaimed plays The Wall [2] [3] and The Ducky [4] [5] [6] by D C Jackson.
The Debt Collector is a 1999 thriller, written and directed by Scottish dramatist Anthony Neilson and starring Billy Connolly, Ken Stott and Francesca Annis. Loosely based on the character of Jimmy Boyle, The Debt Collector explores themes of forgiveness, revenge, change and the macho culture of modern urban Scottish life.