Tag: billy connolly
10 months ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Gerry Cinnamon releases 'Live at Hampden Park' album with unheard song and fan favourites

Gerry Cinnamon has released a live record while he's busy working on new music. The 20-track album includes unrelease...

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about 1 year ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Janey Godley and Paul Black up for Glasgow comedy award chosen by Sir Billy Connolly

Janey Godley and Paul Black are among six comedians shortlisted for the inaugural Sir Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Awar...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Billy Connolly enjoys growing old disgracefully as he wrestles with Parkinson's

The Big Yin says he is still excited by the world around him even though the condition is slowly progressing and he c...

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over 1 year ago
express.co.uk

George Harrison's private Beatles confession to Billy Connolly

Sir Billy Connolly, who turns 80 today, said that George Harrison's Beatles bombshell came up when dining together in...

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almost 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Gerry Cinnamon plays emotional tribute to Billy Connolly at Hampden Park gig

Gerry Cinnamon took time during his first night at Hampden on Saturday to salute another much-loved Glaswegian and le...

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about 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow's Clutha Bar paints huge mural in support of Ukraine

The Clutha Bar have painted their gable wall the colour of the Ukraine flag, to show people that they stand with the ...

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about 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Half a million face masks removed from national stockpile after expiring

There were also 87,912 litres of hand sanitiser that were removed due to expired shelf life. The Scottish Government ...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Look inside historic Koh-I-Noor now as Glasgow restaurant up for sale

These pictures will take you back in time to the glory days of the Koh-I-Noor which sadly closed in 2019. Glasgow's f...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Sir Billy Connolly admits he thinks about death 'every day' after Parkinson's diagnosis

Sir Billy Connolly has spoken about how he feels since he was was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2013 and whil...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow woman begs for traffic wardens to target her street and stop car blockages

The illegal parking outside her building has become so bad that she has been left to carry disabled people out onto t...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

New Billy Connolly documentary to be released this Christmas

Fans of The Big Yin will be pleased to hear that a new documentary will be hitting our screens this Christmas, as a w...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Sir Billy Connolly says he 'plays it by ear' in Parkinson's disease battle update

Sir Billy Connolly has spoken about his feelings when first being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and how he has h...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Billy Connolly 'heartbroken' as he loses the ability to write amid Parkinson's battle

Lifting the lid on his Parkinson's battle during his appearance on Graham Norton, comedian Sir Billy Connolly told th...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly says recent awards are people 'hurrying up in case I die'

Speaking on the Lorraine's show this morning while promoting his most recent autobiography 'Windswept and Interesting...

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over 2 years ago
scotsman.com

Billy Connolly's Windswept & Interesting book review: Big Yin has grim tales but this is no miser...

Comedians like to tell stories about how acting the clown in childhood was a defence mechanism to distract and deter ...

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over 2 years ago
scotsman.com

Billy Connolly book reviewed: Darkness and laughs in Big Yin's new memoir

Comedians like to tell stories about how acting the clown in childhood was a defence mechanism to distract and deter ...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly minifigures raise nearly £10k for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity

All of the money raised from the sale of the limited edition ‘Wee Big Yins’ will ensure every baby, child and young p...

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly 'means everything' to Scottish comedy says Janey Godley

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, fellow comedian Janey said she will be "forever grateful" to the big yin for his humour.

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over 2 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Sir Billy Connolly says challenges of Parkinson's are 'getting worse'

The Big Yin spoke candidly about his condition and looked back on returning to Glasgow after his first appearance on ...

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almost 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Old Billy Connolly footage shows Glasgow Edinburgh accent war goes back 45 years

This is a fascinating nostalgia trip back to 1970s life in Glasgow and a look at our city's many languages. How many ...

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almost 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly spotted wearing Celtic face mask on Florida shopping trip

The Big Yin has long been a fan of the club, even opting to show his support with the team's colours across his face.

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almost 3 years ago
metro.co.uk

Sir Billy Connolly to front new TV series after retiring from stand up

The series will see Billy looking back at his glittering career.

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Billy Connolly's wife Pamela Stephenson 'so relieved' as he has second Covid jab

Pamela Stephenson has told of her relief after husband and legendary comic Sir Billy Connolly received his second dos...

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Sea shanty Tik Tok star says playing TRNSMT would be an 'absolute dream'

We speak exclusively to the Scottish postman behind the viral sea shanty social media trend on landing a record deal,...

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Aldi restocks Air Fryer shoppers describe as 'must have'

Throughout the rest of the month and into February, Aldi will release more of their staple home and cookware essentia...

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Sir Billy Connolly receives first covid vaccine jab from Florida

Pamela Stephenson, wife of the Big Yin, shared the happy post to Twitter of a masked-up Billy.

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over 3 years ago
express.co.uk

Billy Connolly health: Comedian discusses his Parkinson’s and says he doesn’t fear death

BILLY CONNOLLY health: Comedian and former shipyard worker celebrates his impressive 60-year career in an ITV special...

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over 3 years ago
express.co.uk

Billy Connolly met Paul McCartney after a priest 'stalked' him to comedy gigs

BILLY Connolly is bringing his career to an end tonight with an emotional documentary dedicated to all the things he ...

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly says the secret to a happy marriage is to 'do what you're told'

Billy will be having a traditional Christmas dinner in Florida this year.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Chef Jimmy Lee to make appearance on Kirstie Allsop's 'Handmade Christmas'

Jimmy will be cooking up a storm in the specially made Christmas kitchen on Kirstie's new show.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly says he’ll miss the post-gig stage door most as he retires

Billy talks all things funny ahead of the STV Christmas special celebrating his years on the stage.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Alcohol banned on all Scotrail trains and stations to tackle coronavirus spread

ScotRail have announced that the new measures will be coming into force from Monday.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Billy Connolly to say an 'emotional' goodbye to stand up career in ITV special

The Big Yin, who is 77, is currently gearing up to star in 'Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure', which will be film...

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Take a trip down Glasgow Memory Lane with new free online photo archive

Take a trip down Glasgow Memory Lane with new free online photo archive

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Pop-up beer garden in the city centre seeking permission to stay open until 2023

Glasgow Beer Works are looking to extend their stay in the city until 2023.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow's award-winning Mural Trail recognised as top attraction

The city's murals have brightened up some of the most dreich Glasgow days.

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over 3 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Craft beer festival announced for one of Glasgow's newest beer gardens

The Big Beer Showcase will be taking place under a mural of the Big Yin himself.

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almost 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Clutha Bar to be given a make over as new mural planned for pub

The walls of the bar are currently decorated with famous face like Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Jimmy Reid, but...

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almost 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Bomb squad attend Gallowgate over fireworks found in fire-hit shop

Fire crews battled a blaze at the same building on Saturday evening and today, onlookers spotted a bomb disposal unit...

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