Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Billy Connolly BAFTA Tribute

Billy Connolly British Academy of Film and Television Arts Tribute
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Approx 65 minutes

Imdb review from The Hooded Claw

A great review of Billy Connolly's career.

Worth watching for the comments by his wife, Pamela Stephenson, Eddie Izzard and especially Sir Bob Geldoff's comments on Billy's "musical" endeavours. A number of the clips shown are taken from his recent world tour of England, Ireland and Wales which is a fabulous tour (including great lines such as "There's no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothing. Get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little.") but I would have included more clips from his early work. However with the factors of it's time of broadcast limiting the language that could be used and also the fact that the DVD of his tour is now out their decision is very understandable.

If you watched this, or are looking for it to watch, you will enjoy this because you already enjoy Billy Connolly's style. If you haven't seen it then I suggest looking for some of Billy's other stuff and once you've p***ed yourself laughing to that, then look for this. Or more of his stuff. Or both.

Billy's acceptance speech is brilliant.

Featuring:


Robbie Coltrane ... Himself

Billy Connolly ... Himself

Billy Crystal ... Himself
Jack Dee ... Himself

Judi Dench ... Herself

Danny DeVito ... Himself
Bob Geldof ... Himself

Eric Idle ... Himself

Eddie Izzard ... Himself
Sarah Lancashire ... Herself
Michael Palin ... Himself
Michael Parkinson ... Himself - Host
Pamela Stephenson ... Herself
Jimmy Tarbuck ... Himself
Chris Tarrant ... Himself

Robin Williams ... Himself
John Gordon Sinclair ... Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Fran Healy ... Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Chrissie Hynde ... Herself (uncredited)

Jeremy Irons ... Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Bill Paterson ... Himself (uncredited)
Jackie Stewart ... Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Bill Wyman ... Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)

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