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Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.
Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.
Looking back at his experience growing up in postwar Scotland, Billy reflects on his tough school days and how the scrapes he got into and characters he encountered became such a great source of comedy material. He also reflects on the freedom children of his generation had to roam wild and examines some of his classic routines about childhood.
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Billy Connolly: I had the worst nickname in the world
Not all nicknames have been to the Big Yin's liking.
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The worst nickname in the world
Duration: 04:35
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- Thu 14 May 202022:00
- Sun 17 May 202023:00
- Mon 5 Oct 202022:30
- Sat 10 Oct 202021:15
- Sun 17 Jul 202221:30
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