Series synopsis
Billy Connolly Does... is a British comedy documentary television series that premiered on U&Gold on February 24, 2022. It stars Billy Connolly.
With unprecedented access to Billy at home this series is all jokes and shaggy dog tales as Billy mixes his unique wisdom with classic stand up. A wonderful reminder of why we all love the Big Yin. Each of the episodes covers a particular topic, whether that's work, sex, travel, childhood and parenthood or love and marriage and showcases classic and hidden treasures of Billy's stand-up routines. The series, which is shot in and around his Florida home, provides an intimate guide to Billy's relat ...
Premise
With unprecedented access to Billy at home this series is all jokes and shaggy dog tales as Billy mixes his unique wisdom with classic stand up. A wonderful reminder of why we all love the Big Yin. Each of the episodes covers a particular topic, whether that's work, sex, travel, childhood and parenthood or love and marriage and showcases classic and hidden treasures of Billy's stand-up routines. The series, which is shot in and around his Florida home, provides an intimate guide to Billy's relationship with his material, as well as offering insights into his life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Billy Connolly as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | February 24, 2022 | April 7, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 3 | March 30, 2023 | April 13, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 3 | February 8, 2024 | February 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bad Behaviour Britain's funniest national treasure revels in his own and others' bad behaviour. Keith Moon also makes an appearance, as does a truck full of snakes as Billy recounts wild tales of sex, booze and assaulting salesmen with bowls of trifle! |
February 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Fatherhood Has there ever been a happier father than Billy Connolly? Prepare for a treat as Billy chats in his Florida home, divulging why pierced nipples are a must have accessory for any parent. |
March 3, 2022 |
| 3 |
Home Ever wondered what it would be like to have Billy Connolly as a next-door neighbour? Or where Marlon Brando liked to have an afternoon nap? Billy reveals all including why you should never buy a house with mattresses in the garden. |
March 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heroes and Villains Billy tackles heroes and villains, public and personal, from the Swiss and their expletive-inducing 'neutrality' to memories of his sister looking out for him. |
March 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Showbusiness The birth of rock 'n' roll, the Beatles and the Stones, the Pope's warm-up DJ, and... Say Yes To The Dress! Billy Connolly reveals all the things he loves about showbiz. |
April 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Growing Old Disgracefully Billy ponders the best approach to growing old, and discusses his health scares, Parkinson's, colonoscopies, and doctors' enquiries regarding his testicles. |
April 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scottish Pride From terrible folk sings that make no geographical sense, to Brigadoon and tartan pompousness, Billy looks at what it means to be Scottish. |
February 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Revolutions Billy discusses everything from bedroom politics to the race to conquer space. |
February 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Good Food, Bad Habits Billy looks back at how our attitudes towards drinking have changed over the decades, and the evils of eating food from a bucket. |
February 22, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Gold |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2024 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |