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Sir Billy Connolly gives Parkinson's update as he accepts BAFTAs Fellowship Award

Sir Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later; he made reference to the illness during his pre-recorded acceptance speech for the prestigious Bafta fellowship

Daily Mirror

Sir Billy Connolly gives emotional speech about Parkinson's as he picks up Bafta Fellowship

The Big Yin appeared at the awards via videolink to say thanks for his BAFTA.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly honoured at the Baftas for decades long career

BILLY Connolly joked that he was happy to receive the prestigious Bafta fellowship “now my career is out the window” in a pre-recorded message…

The National (Scotland)

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Billy Connolly jokes his career is ‘out the window’ as he gets Bafta fellowship

The comedian has enjoyed a varied career spanning more than five decades.

The Independent UK

Who are the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 presenters and who is performing during the show?

The red carpet event for the BAFTA TV Awards kicks off at 2pm and will be streamed live on Facebook and Twitter

Manchester Evening News

Woman Who Battled Cancer Five Times Gifted Painting By Sir Billy Connolly

Stace hopes to travel to London for stem cell treatment which she believes could finally cure her but it will cost around £30,000.

Zenger

Sir Billy Connolly to be honoured with Bafta Television Fellowship

The 79-year-old Scottish comedian, also known as The Big Yin, will be celebrated for a career spanning more than five decades at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on May 8.

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Billy Connolly to receive top Bafta award to celebrate five-decade career

SIR Billy Connolly has said he does not let his Parkinson’s disease dictate who he is, as he spoke of his honour at being named the recipient of…

The National (Scotland)

Sir Billy Connolly set for Bafta Fellowship after incredible career spanning over 50 years

The comedian and actor, perhaps the most famous living Scot, will be given the accolade at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on Sunday in London.

Daily Record

Stamping out sexist attitudes in politics must happen now to truly represent Scotland

Record View says that it’s a sad reality that all politicians can expect a degree of abuse online – but women do seem to get it worse.

Daily Record

‘Deeply honoured’: Billy Connolly to receive Bafta fellowship

Comedian says he does not let Parkinson’s disease dictate who he is, as he speaks of delight at accolade

The Guardian - UK

What cast of Glasgow comedy City Lights are up to now - from soaps to stardom

Glasgow has been blessed with many a great TV show set in the city over the years, from Still Game to Rab C. Nesbitt, Taggart and 1984 classic City Lights - but what are the cast doing now?

Glasgow Live

New mural of Billy Connolly 'picking his beak' pops up in Glasgow

The spraypainted mural, by Kilwinning graffiti artist Tragic O'Hara, has appeared on a wall outside SWG3 in the west end of the city.

Glasgow Live

American actress 'begs Hollywood' to cast her as Billy Connolly

Washington-born star Rosa Pasquarella, who starred in Michael Winterbottom-directed flick The Killer Inside Me, thinks she bears a striking resemblance to the Big Yin.

Glasgow Live

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The Guardian - UK

Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain and his tough start: ‘Living with an alcoholic, there wasn’t much I didn’t see’

After his autobiographical debut, about a gay boy growing up in 80s Glasgow, comes another tale that draws on his childhood. Could his glittering fashion career ever have kept the Booker-winner from his roots?

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift set to receive first honorary degree from New York University

The star will become a Doctor of Fine Arts at the awards ceremony in May

Daily Record

Patrick Kielty admits Billy Connolly is only person to ever leave him starstruck

The Northern Irish funnyman said meeting the Big Yin made his 'legs turn to jelly and I couldn't speak'.

Wales Online

What's on TV tonight? The Apprentice final, Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of The World and Billy Connolly

The final two contestants will be competing for the £250,000 investment on The Apprentice

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ITV Lorraine hails Sir Billy Connolly as 'perfect' police chief in Tom Allen's new comedy show

The Scottish host came up with her own dream island in preperation for Tom Allen's new Dave comedy show, The Island - and legend Billy Connolly came up trumps in the list.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Sir Ian McKellen reflects on gay kisses and X-Men’s origins

The celebrated actors opens up to the BBC’s Amol Rajan. Plus, Billy Connolly is searingly honest about fatherhood. Here’s what to watch this evening

Daily Record

Billy Connolly fans launch petition to name new Glasgow bridge after comedian

The impressive number of signatures comes less than a week after the petition to name the new £29.5m Govan/Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge after the Big Yin.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow petition to name new River Clyde bridge after Billy Connolly secures over 1,700 signatures

The impressive number of signatures comes less than a week after the petition to bestow the new £29.5m Govan/Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge with the Big Yin's name was launched.

The Guardian - UK

Billy Connolly Does ... review – criminally entertaining yarns from the Big Yin

A night out with Keith Moon, narrowly avoiding arrest and boozing with Parky: this documentary sees comedy’s first rock star tell naughty tales that are as moving as they are funny

Glasgow Live

Glasgow petition launched to name new bridge over River Clyde after Billy Connolly

The £29.5m Govan/Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge will link Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick. It is expected to be open to the public towards the end of 2023.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Billy Connolly, Keith Moon and trucks full of snakes

The Big Yin regales us with tales from his 50-year career in showbiz. Plus: The Fear Index. Here’s what to watch this evening

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