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In this episode, Billy reflects on his groundbreaking stand-up routines on sex, and how the awkward embarassments of love and romance are such great material for comedy.

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01: Stupid but Saveable | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 28'08''

Billy Connolly opens up on his ideas about childhood and discusses some of his early, groundbreaking stand-up material.

02: Shipyards and Leotards | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

In this episode, Billy shares his ideas on masculinity, talking frankly about how his time in the shipyards shaped him both as a ma...

04: He's at It Again, God | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 28'00''

This episode takes a look at Billy Connolly's relationship with organised religion. Featuring classic routines which established him...

05: I Know You | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

In this programme, Billy Connolly examines class, politics and Scottishness, deconstructing the untrustworthiness of politicians and the ridicu...

06: The Dark Side | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 27'58''

Billy Connolly opens up about his life-long love affair with sending up the dark side of life. Featuring groundbreaking routines about death...

Backlash and controversy | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 4'24''

The world was split on whether Billy Connelly's routine was blasphemous or simply light-hearted, and put the honest discussion of rel...

Billy's beliefs | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 1'49''

Billy Connelly considers what faith and religion means to him, to others and what can be gained from it.

Crucifixion routine | Billy and Us

BBC Scotland | 2020 | 3'49''

Billy Connelly unpicks his famous crucifixion routine and others explain why despite its controversy, it comes from a place of warmth.

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03: Dirty Bits | Billy and Us

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