1: Stupid but Saveable | Billy and Us

Duration: 28'08''

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

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2: Shipyards and Leotards | Billy and Us

2: Shipyards and Leotards | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

In this episode, Billy shares his ideas on masculinity, talking frankly about how his time in the shipyards shaped him both as a man...

3: Dirty Bits | Billy and Us

3: Dirty Bits | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'55''

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4: He's at It Again, God | Billy and Us

4: He's at It Again, God | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 28'00''

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5: I Know You | Billy and Us

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6: The Dark Side | Billy and Us

6: The Dark Side | Billy and Us

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Backlash and controversy | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 4'24''

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Billy's beliefs | Billy and Us

Billy's beliefs | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 1'49''

Billy Connelly considers what faith and religion means to him, to others and what can be gained from it.

Crucifixion routine | Billy and Us

Crucifixion routine | Billy and Us

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2: Shipyards and Leotards | Billy and Us

2: Shipyards and Leotards | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

In this episode, Billy shares his ideas on masculinity, talking frankly about how his time in the shipyards shaped him both as a man...

3: Dirty Bits | Billy and Us

3: Dirty Bits | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'55''

In this episode, Billy reflects on his groundbreaking stand-up routines on sex, and how the awkward embarassments of love and romance are such g...

4: He's at It Again, God | Billy and Us

4: He's at It Again, God | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 28'00''

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

5: I Know You | Billy and Us

5: I Know You | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

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

6: The Dark Side | Billy and Us

6: The Dark Side | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

Billy Connolly opens up about his life-long love affair with sending up the dark side of life. Featuring groundbreaking routines about death,...

DV8 Physical Theatre | EX-S

DV8 Physical Theatre | EX-S

BBC One Scotland | 1990 | 7'03''

Interview with Lloyd Newson, choreographer of DV8 Physical Theatre, and Nigel Charnock, performer with DV8. They discuss and demonstrate unconven...

1: Give My Regards to Broadway | Broadway: The American Musical

1: Give My Regards to Broadway | Broadway: The American Musical

BBC Two | 2005 | 57'04''

History of the Broadway musical, presented by Julie Andrews. Includes the story of the Ziegfeld Follies, Irvi...

2: Syncopated City | Broadway: The American Musical

2: Syncopated City | Broadway: The American Musical

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3: I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' | Broadway: The American Musical

3: I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' | Broadway: The American Musical

BBC Two | 2005 | 57'07''

Following the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Broadway musical regained popularity as audiences sought escapism in...

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4: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' | Broadway: The American Musical

BBC Two | 2005 | 56'42''

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5: Tradition | Broadway: The American Musical

5: Tradition | Broadway: The American Musical

BBC Two | 2005 | 57'08''

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6: Putting It Together | Broadway: The American Musical

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BBC Two | 2005 | 57'14''

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Act 1 Scene 1 - Setting the scene | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 1 Scene 1 - Setting the scene | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 5'45''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream', the opening scene.

Act 1 Scene 2 - Quince's acting troupe | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 1 Scene 2 - Quince's acting troupe | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 5'40''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream', the theatre troupe bicker and laugh about...

Act 2 Scene 1 - Oberon and Titania argue | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 2 Scene 1 - Oberon and Titania argue | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 4'36''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream', Oberon and Titania's argument.

Act 2 Scene 1 - The love potion | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 2 Scene 1 - The love potion | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 3'45''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream', Oberon uses a love potion to Titania and the yo...

Act 3 Scene 1 - Titania and Bottom | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 3 Scene 1 - Titania and Bottom | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 4'07''

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Act 3 Scene 2 - The bewitched lovers argue | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 3 Scene 2 - The bewitched lovers argue | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 3'42''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream', bewitched by Oberon's love potion, th...

Act 5 Scene 1 - Pyramus and Thisbe | A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act 5 Scene 1 - Pyramus and Thisbe | A Midsummer Night's Dream

BBC One | 2016 | 9'21''

From Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream', the theatre troupe's production of Pyramus an...

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