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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Connolly

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

Evening Standard

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'.

Daily Record

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

Wales Online

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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.

Glasgow Live

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow Live

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Glasgow Live

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

The Guardian - UK

Iconic comedian Billy Connolly shares wise words on how to live happier life

The Scottish icon and veteran stand-up comedian shared some wisdom on how to be happier during the filming of a new television series, shot at his home in Florida.

Glasgow Live

Billy Connolly shares wisdom on how to live a happy life as he opens up

The veteran stand-up has a new television series, shot in and around his Florida home.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly shares life wisdom - including avoiding sprouts and nylon sheets

The comedy veteran, 79, has stopped touring after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, but has shared his pearls of wisdom

Daily Mirror

Billy Connolly was diagnosed with sleep disorder after dreams about murdering Paul McCartney

Sir Billy, 79, suffers with Parkinson's disease but was recently diagnosed with a sleep behaviour disorder as he has trouble when he drifts off.

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Daily Record

Glasgow named one of the funniest places in the UK

The city is well known for its comedians, such as Billy Connolly, Frankie Boyle and Kevin Bridges, while The Stand Comedy Club is considered to be one of the best in the UK.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly inspired Ringo Starr to give up booze but only if he did it first

Comedian proved to Ringo Starr that "spirit" wouldn't be lost by going dry.

Edinburgh Live

Billy Connolly cleared by Ofcom over cat joke that led to complaints by viewers

The communications regulator surveyed a segment from the Scottish comic legend's documentary 'Billy Connolly: An Absolute Pleasure' after viewers complained that a story involved animal cruelty.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly cleared by Ofcom over TV joke about cat that sparked complaints

The regulator looked over a segment from the comedy legend’s documentary Billy Connolly: An Absolute Pleasure after two viewers complained the story was cruel towards animals.

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