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Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet review – proto-punk star comic at his 70s peak

Restored 1976 doc of Connolly’s tour of Ireland shows that, despite his bombastic stage presence, he is impeccably polite. But his naughtier material hasn’t aged well

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40 years of comedy classic Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: ‘The producers thought it was too crude, too manly’

It’s four decades since the comedy drama detailing the exploits of British migrant workers in Germany – burst on to our screens. As they stage a live show, its writers and stars let us in on how they constructed a classic

The Guardian - UK

Five Great Reads: Ant kings, Lady Diana’s brother and the Trump effect in Australian politics

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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TV tonight: the shocking prevalence of abuse in British gymnastics

Hard-to-hear but essential accounts from former gymnasts who allege they were abused by their coaches. Plus: timeless wisdom from the Big Yin. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: the return of a beloved doggy dating show

Abandoned dogs are matched with new owners at a north London shelter in The Dog House. Plus: the fearless Rob and Romesh have a go at F1. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Entries open for award inspired by spirit of Billy Connolly

APPLICATIONS have opened for an award inspired by one of Scotland’s best-loved comedians – with hopefuls told they are expected to be…

The National (Scotland)

John Byrne: paying tribute to one of Scotland's greatest creative cultural forces

Marking his immense contribution to the creative life of Scotland, a great outpouring of affection for the artist and playwright John Byrne followed the announcement that he had died at the age of 83 – fittingly perhaps – on St Andrew’s Day.

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Playwright and artist who wrote the BBC series Tutti Frutti and Your Cheatin’ Heart, and plays including The Slab Boys

The Guardian - UK

Upset as John Byrne's iconic Billy Connolly mural to be covered

AN iconic mural of Sir Billy Connolly in Glasgow is set to be covered up after proposals to develop student accommodation were given the green…

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Renowned Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne dies aged 83

Byrne described as ‘one of the most inventive and versatile of all Scotland’s modern artists’

The Guardian - UK

Rush's Geddy Lee scores top five placing on the Sunday Times Bestseller List with My Effin' Life memoir

Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee joins Britney Spears, Jeremy Clarkson, Billy Connolly and late Friends star Matthew Perry at the summit of the UK's best-selling books chart

Louder

Show billed as 'love letter to Billy Connolly' to hit stages across Scotland

A SHOW paying homage to comedy giant Sir Billy Connolly will be returning to the stage next year.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly shares health update on Parkinson’s disease: ‘Every day it gets stranger and more different’

Scottish actor and retired comedian was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013

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Ashley Jensen looks back: ‘Somehow I got to the point where I was sitting at an awards show with Glenn Close winking at me’

The actor on making Billy Connolly laugh, her surreal life in LA, and finally getting lead roles in her 50s

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New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

The sculptures are based on his previous hand-signed giclee prints.

The National (Scotland)

Kilt worn by Billy Connolly at Tartan Day parade to go on display

SCOTLAND'S best loved comedian has sent his kilt to a tartan exhibition in Dundee.

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly reveals the ‘important’ reason he doesn’t like to turn down a funeral invitation

The 80-year-old Scottish star, who battles Parkinson’s disease, also says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’

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Billy Connolly reveals how Parkinson's has 'radically changed' his life

Sir Billy Connolly has said his life has changed “radically” since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as he revealed his wife now…

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Billy Connolly says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’

Retired comedian has been living with Parkinson’s since 2013

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Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk

Actor and comedian has lived with the brain disorder for a decade

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly suffers ‘serious falls’ amid Parkinson’s battle

Sir Billy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, said that he has noticed his balance is ‘deteriorating’

The Guardian - UK

Billy Connolly’s most intimate interview yet (by his wife): ‘Comedians never used to worry about what was correct to say. You said it, and soon found out’

Only one person can get to the heart of who the Big Yin is – his partner and carer, psychotherapist Pamela Stephenson Connolly. He talks about how Parkinson’s has changed him, what he misses from being on tour, and living in a hotbed of Trump supporters in Florida

The Guardian - AU

Hannah Diviney: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The actor and author has great taste in viral vids, including Taylor Swift high on pain meds, Billy Connolly on maths and Kevin Hart slapping The Rock with a tortilla

The National (Scotland)

Hope Your Flowers Bloom: Nature and working class masculinity explored in new play

BILLY Connolly famously called inner city schemes “deserts wi’ windaes” and for Clydebank-born Raymond Wilson the description resonates.

The Guardian - UK

‘I still smile when I think of him and that pesky emu’: your favourite memories of Michael Parkinson

From uproarious laughter to lovely personal encounters with the broadcaster, here are Guardian readers’ fondest reminiscences of the legendary chatshow host

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