Billy and Us

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.

This episode takes a look at Billy Connolly's relationship with organised religion. Featuring classic routines which established him as a taboo-busting comedian.

In this programme, Billy Connolly examines class, politics and Scottishness, deconstructing the untrustworthiness of politicians and the ridiculousness of social climbers.

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.