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The Latest Breaking News from the Big Yin

Line of Duty star hails Sir Billy Connolly for battling Parkinson’s ‘incredibly bravely’

Martin Compston said Sir Billy is “the best at being Scottish”, which is why he is “globally loved”

The Independent UK

Martin Compston to host musical ‘Hoolie’ in tribute to Sir Billy Connolly

The Line Of Duty star will lead the event at the Hydro in Glasgow in December alongside musician Julie Fowlis.

Evening Standard

Sir Billy Connolly to be celebrated as part of home city’s 850th birthday events

The Big Yin Weekend will take place on September 6 and 7.

Evening Standard

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Billy Connolly reveals Elton John inspiration as comedian unveils new limited-edition artwork

The comedian, actor and artist – affectionately known as The Big Yin – has released four pieces as part of his long-running Born on a Rainy Day series

Evening Standard

Shortlist for international comedy festival's Billy Connolly spirit award announced

THE shortlist for this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award has been announced as one of Scotland’s biggest comedy festivals has…

The National (Scotland)

Judging panel revealed for Glasgow comedy festival award named after the Big Yin

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is due to begin next month.

Evening Standard

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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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 - UK

Dear Billy review – brilliant tribute to the Big Yin

Gary McNair delivers verbatim interviews and misremembered Connolly routines from ordinary people in this love letter

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