In British comedy, there’s a line in the sand: Billy Connolly. Before he rose to international fame, British comedy was more like a local theater – but through sheer talent and force of personality, Connolly developed a deeply personal yet universally relatable approach to humor, forever changing the face of British comedy. He has been dubbed "The Beatles" and "Jesus of Comedy" by his peers, with others calling him an immature “manure mouth” leader of the Scottish Zion Baptist Church. Despite what you might think about him, everyone wants to know Billy Connolly the man – intimate, deeply personal, and hilarious. Made in Scotland showcases him in all his glory: a shaggy dog story approach to his life that has made him from the welder Billy Connolly into the versatile comedian we love today.
Aired: Dec 28, 2018Part one of a uniquely 'Billy' approach to biography - part shaggy dog tale, ...
