An Audience With Billy Connolly

[@colcocon6021]

No one, absolutely no one, has ever made me laugh more than this magnificent comedian. He’s a gift from god. This tv special is now over 35 years old and has really stood the test of time. Can’t think of any of the current crop of comedians who come anywhere near him. A true funny man.

[@tjsteenekamp6588]

By asking me to name one South African comedian who is famous outside his bedsit you are saying that I find all Scottish comedians to be not funny. This is not what I said. I said he was overrated and that I don't find him funny. I suppose there could be some funny Scottish comedians. But not Connelly. Oh and yes Trevor Noah is a South African comedian and host of the Daily show in the US. So famous out of his bedsit...!And he is hilarious..!

[@colcocon6021]

@@tjsteenekamp6588 Somehow I doubt he could fill 5000 seat arenas all over the English speaking world for 25 years or more if he got out from behind his autocue. You know, you started this Bokkie. If you can’t say something kind then you should just keep quiet.

[@tjsteenekamp6588]

@@colcocon6021 Ok so here is something kind. You are a funny guy for a Scotsman. You and Billy Connelly making other Scots laugh. You almost raised a smile from me there..

[@colcocon6021]

@@tjsteenekamp6588 I know you probably didn’t intend to open a can of worms about this, mate, but Billy Connolly (sorry, Sir Billy Connolly) is regarded as a national treasure these days by most of us, especially now as his health is seriously ailing him. You do need to be aware of that sort of thing before you go wading in. Happy Christmas to you.

[@anitavisram8346]

There is nothing more funny than Billy Connolly and the incontinent pants. Just Brilliant.

[@oisinhannah]

Always remember seeing Billy live, 39weeks pregnant literally crying with laughter and I needed to go to the loo. Got up from my seat about 5rows from the front and quick as flash he shouted “ Quick!!get that lady a bucket, her waters have broken out her eyes!!” I honestly thought I was going to have the baby there and then. Within 36 hours my son was born, I put it down to all the giggling!!

[@newdiggszweiundsiebzig]

That is absolutely brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing! 🤣🤣👍🏾

[@glitch3818]

I love this.

[@alexroxhissox]

What a story! I believe you completely, that sounds just like Billy. I have never had the privilege to see the man live and I think I will always regret it. He's not gigging anymore and I don't blame him at all. By all accounts he isn't doing too hot. But we all know he will live forever and that's OK.

[@stacy18]

Congratulations sweetheart I hope you and baby are doing well .💜

[@stacy18]

@@alexroxhissox I don't know if u no but he has parkinsons disease,its such a sad shame,he will always be and still is so so funny and has made me laugh when I've needed it.

[@tonysuffolk]

My dear late wife and I saw this 30 something years ago while we sat on our settee wrapped in our zipped together "snugglebugs". We couldn't afford heating or an energy slipper. We laughed so much that we cried. What an amazing performance!

[@rossmeikle8037]

💙

[@bronwyntully6058]

Hi from Melbourne, Australia Today is 7th August 2020 I have met this beautiful man twice, after shows he did in Melbourne! He is genuinely interested in other people, and I have two brilliant photos on my wall, from 1999 ! Thank you Sir Billy x x x

[@andreaawangku1782]

How lucky you are!! Im very envious. :)

[@DavidWilliams-er9wp]

You are soooo lucky!!!! I couldn't be more jealous.

[@michelletho8119]

You sir are brilliant. Everyone is feeling a wee bit down down right now but Billy always cheers us up

[@jamesfudbed3187]

Well said michelle .....iv just split up with my girlfriend ....from a lovely house to a one bedroom flat .....I was feeling down today I actually cryed so I rang my maw .....she said ..son get billy on youtube n bang im howling n laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@etaindevlin9918]

@Wayne Anthony Holmes it's well for some

[@drewsterwa]

Such a classic, I have watched this many times over the years however, as I get on in years, I see the audience and it breaks my heart to think that so many of those wonderful people are no longer with us, Personally people like Robbie Coltrane, Brian Glover and Bob Hoskins, to name but a few, will always be missed dearly.

[@cazzdesilva6280]

I thought exactly the same. It’s so sad. X

[@drewsterwa]

@@cazzdesilva6280 It is sad, just a sign that we are getting older x

[@not2late2game53]

Ringo Starr !

[@Jordan-gz8yi]

I went to Scotland recently to Fort William on holiday, I gotta say Scottish people are the kindest, funniest and heart warming people, always felt welcome and looked after even though I am English. Haha! So many people in Scotland had me laughing in hysterics! I love Scotland, Scottish people and I love Sir Billy Connolly!

[@lizquigley2042]

We are the best. 😊

[@SamTheYorkist]

Billy Connolly, Richard Pryor & Robin Williams are the Holy Trinity of stand-up comedians

[@kevinngoya5]

I've always wanted Dave Allen on this list

[@simoncardie9371]

I agree. I'd have to add Bill Hicks though.

[@susanpaterson4493]

Aye and Bull Hicks!

[@susanpaterson4493]

Oops i meant Bill!

[@simoncardie9371]

@@susanpaterson4493 Oh I don't know. Bull Hicks has a certain ring to it.

[@willemp6432]

Nobody says "Fuck Off!" better than Billy Connolly...

[@shanef8728]

yeah hes a classy guy down to his dirty fingertips alright!

[@maggiemiller5309]

The man is absolutely BRILLIANT ❤❤❤

[@argyle1805]

This is Billy at his absolute best. Proof that classic comedy never ages, this will be hilarious in 30 years time.

[@dawnashford3307]

Certainly hope so. Hope the world never forgets or loses its love of this wonderful man 💛

[@williamneal2471]

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[@gavinreid8937]

Billy had his usual pre show nerves about what to say but as the show went on he could hear his good friend Robbie Coltrane laughing over the crowd & just went for it. RIP.

[@gearoidgalavan7483]

I don't think any human has ever been as funny as this since this masterclass

[@simonlomas7375]

Sir Billy is with out a doubt the best stand up and most observant comedian of all time. All he says from the start of his career to date everyone can relate to, everyone has met or is the person he is talking about. He does not need to invent stories but just sees the comedy in everyday life. he bring laughter to everyone.

[@simonmurray6833]

Hi Simon,I'm another Simon in my 50's. I love 'an audience with' So so funny everytime.cheers me up. Love "the old plus fours.they'll do for me" A COMEDY GREAT

[@danielw5850]

I first saw this in 1989, in an unplanned TV moment. My mother, a family friend & I cried with laughter and I've stumbled across it again, now wiping my eyes; I would challenge anyone to not watch & enjoy; sad he's so poorly, now, but he's led a big life.

[@colinbaker2994]

It’s 2022 & I’m back watching this. no one does stand up comedy better then billy. He never fails to make me laugh 😂

[@cr-xgus6714]

There must be some bitter people in the world to dislike this video. Billy is harmless and such a funny guy. I am so sorry for people who can watch this and not have a smile on their mug - in fact they did not enjoy it to the point they felt the need to dislike. Those poor bastards.

[@simoncardie9371]

Most people watch comedy to have a good laugh. Some people search for stuff simply to say they don't like it. They must be such fun to be around.

[@martybennett1861]

Well said 👍

[@markdziadulewicz6160]

@@simoncardie9371 they are everywhere and couldn't find a laugh if it crept up and tickled them

[@martinherts1967]

Billy Connolly is such a Legend 🙂 have been a fan since I was 15. One of a kind. Just seeing his face and hearing his voice is enough to set anyone up for the day! Laughter is the best medicine. If there's more than 7 official wonders of the world? Then we have to count Billy as number 8!

[@mdaddy775]

I had a bad depression in 2014 but watching this performance made me smile and laugh during that time... thank you, Billy! ❤ And thanks Gudgie for the upload!

[@SarahWilder93]

This TV Special is true comedy gold and stand up at it's finest. His performance here will never stop making me laugh till my sides hurt. As a Scot, I'm immensely proud of how Billy Connolly is so well loved through the generations and around the world. He is our legend and hero. The master of storytelling. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nubfaceforthelose]

Definitely the best performance from Billy's career. The way he just spins these short stories completely at random just sets him apart from other comedians in my opinion. We'll always love ye Big Yin!

[@johnsmart9231]

This has truly stood the test of time. I used to watch this with my uncle 30 years ago. I’m 37 and still love it. Makes me laugh everytime. Billy is royalty in my family

[@WordFoodsandRecipes]

Just into the New Year, I discovered a movie called, "Quartet". What a beautiful movie. Billy MORE than held is own alongside the greats such as, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Andrew Sachs, Tom Courtney, and many more. I few days later, decided to watch "The Man Who Sued God". Laughed my Rs off. Last week, I stumbled across Billy's "The Wildebeest". Quite possibly, one of the funniest stand-up routines in the history of comedy. And, now, here I am here, watching this. They don't make 'em like the made Billy anymore.

[@TheScientist43]

The Wildebeest sketch nearly finished me off from laughing. "Agnes...Agnes..." 🤣

[@jonathanwilliams4818]

The greatest comedian thats ever lived. God bless you Big Yin

[@EmmaRiddle543]

He’s not dead just yet.

[@mariao7722]

This guy and Robin Williams, THE BEST stand up comedians of all time!

[@Jordan-gz8yi]

They were also great friends as well. No doubt they learnt from each other. The best learn from the best!

[@Marikioable]

The best comedy skit I've ever seen. All these years later and no one has beat it yet.

[@globally123]

By far his best ever performance, cheers Billy Connolly

[@nataliejadeingram]

I love Billy. He’s a legend and I’m listening to his life story right now called Windswept and Interesting. It’s fabulous! I’m also a big geek and in the audience I can see Robbie Coltrane, Charles Dance, Julie Walters, Bob Geldoff, Joanna Lumley, Michael Parkinson, Gloria Hunniford, Sam Fox, Olivia Newton John, Moria Stewart, Bernard Hill, Bob Hoskins, Floella Benjamin, Angela Rippon, Sarah Dallin and Twiggy

[@SuzyQ334]

So you could be arsed to name every celeb you saw at Billy's show. Good for you. IMHO Billy Connolly is Britain's funniest comedian. I am 67 years old and he's definitely the only one who can make me laugh until my sides hurt. xxx

[@edwarddeevy7347]

is there anyone U DON'T KNOW IN the Billy Connolly audience..!. Yes , I saw who u saw in half !

[@edwarddeevy7347]

you missed DORIS STOKES , ACTUALLY !

[@nataliejadeingram]

In half? What does that mean?

[@captpicard6894]

Billy Connolly is the only comedian I have ever watched who made me laugh so hard that when I came away from the theatre I actually hurt from laughing so much.

[@paulevans3827]

I clicked on this this morning especially to see Robbie Coltrane laughing, so sad to think he’s gone 😢

[@stevepayne5965]

I thought that too ☹️

[@adrianrosenlund-hudson8789]

So many faces in the audience who aren't with us any more. Billy Connolly is a LEGEND

[@johnnybro1000]

On a day when I'm feeling a bit blah, this man makes me cry with laughter....seen him live in Dublin.... GENIUS

[@missloublou4628]

Every Scottish person can always relate to Billy everything he says about growing up in Scotland is bang on 😂😂💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lindathomson3274]

ABSOLUTELY DEAD RIGHT ON👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheSomeChanter]

Aye defo. The man is a legend. So funny

[@eoinmaguire6691]

I'm a 44yr old man seen this countless times😂😂 He is an absolute legend of story telling and comedy we can all relate 2 him, Very sad 2 look at him now but in his own words he's happy, I'd say every house on these islands had Billy since the early 80ees, Never get tired of him.. Incontinence knickers😂😂😂😂 LEGEND 👍🇮🇪

[@EmmaRichardson]

I was born in 1982, and grew up watching Billy Connolly (by watching my dads VHS copies of his shows when my folks were out!) - an absolutely hilarious man that I am so glad I got the opportunity to watch on his last tour.

[@jodyslyns4226]

Hahahaha the incontinence knickers makes me cry with laughter

[@GoldenMonies]

RIP Robbie Coltrane

[@BlytheWorld1972]

I know so very sad .. was ill for a few years ...

[@michaeljordan9460]

One of Greatest comedians in my opinion

[@iplayroblox2317]

The greatest

[@LPJack02]

Long live Sir Billy Connolly, The Godfather of Comedy.

[@mary-kittybonkers2374]

I went to see Billy in concert in Bath, UK when I was much younger. I laughed so hard throughout the whole performance that when I woke up the next morning my abdominal and back muscles were sooo sore that I was actually prostrate on the floor…I had to crawl to the bathroom. Of course, I couldn’t take the day off sick because it was totally my own fault. I just had to suck it up and work through the pain…so brave🤣🤣🤣.

[@gregorymorgan-taylor2599]

Has to be my favourite entertainer years ago early elghties I went to see him live at the twin towns services club gold coast Australia , he said put your hand up if you wanna be my assistant for the show, it had some magic tricks woven in . I put me hand up like everybody else guess what he picked me. He later told the audience he had picked me because I was in his words a dead ringer for him when he was the same age. Your a legend billy

[@bigoldgrizzly]

My Dad shot out his false teeth laughing at him a do 40 years ago. They were handed back to him from 3 rows in front, wrapped in a tissue. When he got home his eyes were bloodshot from laughing - Mother did not approve.

[@superslagonjuice]

Why didn she approve the bint?

[@tonymeehan2068]

Ok yuk l

[@missquinne8882]

Love Billy ♥️ growing up Scottish he gave us many a laugh as a family , he never fails to make me laugh with his stories , I wish I had the chance to turn back time and go watch him live but I’ll continue to watch his videos here on KZbin ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@honestloz]

This Guy is an absolute legend. One of, if not the funniest man ever. He was the best & funniest story teller ever. He did have a rough childhood but he got through it in his own way by talking about it on stage in his own brilliant way (obviously he also told us about it in his book)!! A genuine Man who made it from rags to riches by making people laugh & he was brilliant at everything he did including his world tours etc. God bless you Billy, a REAL comedy genius and a terrific man, father & husband.

[@LornaJane16]

Bloody hell - that made me feel old! So many faces in that audience no longer with us. Meanwhile the incontinence pants skit just keeps on giving 🤣🤣

[@andycrockett6301]

Living in Bradford during the 80s, we had two VHS videos - this and Apocalypse Now - both got us through the Thatcher years.

[@loveanimals969]

Genius. When you are feeing down, listen to Billy.

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Genius is making something very difficult look very simple. Billy is a man who embodies this trait.

[@mannym7849]

One of my MOST Favourite comedians EVER! I’m so glad I got to see him live in 2016 at the Hammersmith Apollo, London and that night the whole auditorium was in absolute stitches 😂😂😂. You’re an absolute fucking legend Billy Connolly 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@craigmason6656]

Ever since this was first aired, nobody has done a set as funny as this. Still have tears streaming every time I watch it. Such a list of celebs in the audience that are sadly no longer with us. Thanks.

[@hughmckenzie5246]

Love billy theres times feel down and depressed I watch his stuff on KZbin Like doing the now and cheers me me up,thanks billy wish you all the best thanks 🙏

[@tonyt5919]

Absolute genius, I grew up laughing at this mans humour, it's sad though that we may never see that energy again with the best comedian that ever lived, thank you billy Connolly,.

[@nebularain3338]

This and the stuff he did in the late 90s was absolute gold. I'd say that this performance is the gold standard though. Every moment is just hilarious!

[@globally123]

Deffo his best ever performance.

[@shaneanderson1036]

many years ago we seen billy walking in the street Brisbane City . i yelled out Billy !! F off ! he laughed .

[@anthonystevens403]

Sir Billy, you are the best.

[@spongebob7258]

Absolute legend he will be in our laughter for ever ❤️

[@danearcher05111984]

Thank you for uploading this gem. I don’t know how a little boy living in Tasmania (Australia) ever discovered this classic. Top 5 specials I’ve seen

[@clairecullen2682]

Fabulous,one of the best Scottish comedians💚💚💚

[@alantaylor8900]

Sometimes pain can be a good thing. My sides are splitting and it hurts!!! Bless you Billy for the years of joy.

[@jakhaughton1800]

At last the full Audience in one go. Billy was and is magic. Get well Billy!

[@MetalKnake]

Billy Connolly is such a legend he made Tywin Lannister laugh like a wee schoolboy!

[@georgeknox1822]

Without any doubt whatsoever , the funniest stand up comedian of all time, anywhere in the world…

[@wario4166]

You would put him ahead of George Carlin ?

[@ryukan250]

Scottish humour is the 🐐

[@meilewis1863]

A lot in the audience we've lost 😪

[@caramass2557]

The part of the singing and looking for a party will never not be hilarious 🤣🤣my fav part of the show

[@jamespasifull3424]

This has got to be the finest stand up ever filmed! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikegleed5842]

"I could have snuck up behind him in the canteen and saved the country a fortune!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gemmahelliwell8302]

I bet school mates of Boris think that too! 🤔 😆😆

[@mikegleed5842]

@@gemmahelliwell8302 🤣🤣🤣

[@championkhamis12]

This Guy will not be replaced. Thanks Billy, you gave me many a laugh. Coming from Glasgow myself, people don’t realize, you are really talking about real life ( although stretching it a bit) that’s what makes it funny for us. Some people just can’t relate too you’re stories.

[@janetwoolley9553]

I have this on a VHS tape, love Billy he is my hero, been to see him live thought I was gonna hurt myself laughing. Legend.

[@claymor8241]

You still have VHS tapes? Hang on to them they’ll soon be collectabke. Have you got anything to play them on?

[@janetwoolley9553]

@@claymor8241 no unfortunately I haven't, but I couldn't throw it away.

[@violetanndoherty6872]

Gone yer self big yin pure brilliant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@biggic2004]

I remember when I was living in Glasgow in the mid 90s, that's how we went to many great parties: Either met someone in a pub who was on his way to a party and then went with him, or walking along the streets, trying to hear music, to spot a party..- asking for "Jimmy" then 😁 Sometimes the only way to have a great time after the pubs closed and you didn't want to go to a club....- well, or after even the clubs were closed.. As long as you brought some spare carry-oot, it was okay 😉 It even worked the other way round: When I was invited, it was always okay to bring somebody.. Every one was happy to meet new people and usually the host didn't notice anything anymore anyway, since it was a saying that the best parties were those you didn't remember... 🥳 Had some of the best parties as a "crasher"!

[@hugohackenbush1554]

I remember watching this at the time. Whole family in the front room and pissed ourselves laughing all the way through. Especially the coats on the bed and of course, the incontinence pants. I saw, Billy many times over the past 45 years. Used to drink with him when he lived round the corner from us in Fulham. Saw him on his farewell tour a few years back at the Hammersmith Odeon [I'll never call it the Apollo]. Thank you so much for putting this up on youtube. Cheers.

[@SuzyQ334]

I'm with you Hugo. Billy is definitely the funniest comedian in my lifetime - and I'm 67 so I grew up with half the funny folk in this audience. As for Hammersmith "Apollo" it will always be Hammy Odeon to this old rock chick. So many fabulous memories of that place.

[@exsappermadman25055]

Billy made his name in Blighty on the Parkinson show, (I have Parkinson's disease now, I wish to fuck he kept it to himself) but this was the first nationwide airing of his stand up and he fucking nailed it. Usually on "An Audience With" the performers talk to the audience but Billy had no truck with that, he was in the zone and making very famous people almost piss their pants.....

[@johnmullens2857]

the lady who played Makepeace still is one of the prettiest ladies Ive ever seen in my life.

[@leroyoneill1929]

2021 and crying laughing. Billy the best ever!!!!!

[@juliegraham5033]

I've been watching a few of these lately, so sad to see how many of the 'famous' faces in the audience are no longer with us

[@Nixter1974007]

Still funny after all these years. Superb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@24934637]

Such a wonderful person, both as a comedian and as a human being. He's one of the very few 'celebrities' who'll I'll be genuinely upset when he passes on. Generally I don't find stand up comedians funny in any way at all with the exception of Billy Connolly, and I absolutely love the way the he seems to be enjoying telling the stories as much as the audience enjoys hearing them. Always a real pleasure hearing him.

[@irenabevans3411]

Pure genius rocked with laughter from start to finish,

[@alexroxhissox]

The best comedy perfomance of all time. Bar none. Thanks for the upload

[@Zooumberg]

Did you know that Wincey Willis was arrested for shoplifting. She stole some Tampax and some sun cream. She told the police she was expecting sunny periods.

[@rhythmnstealth]

Probably his best routine. So many memorable moments. Parkinson and Coltrane are absolutely creased over with laughter throughout the whole thing. Brilliant.

[@ommadammo]

He doesn't rely on cussing and swearing. All his peers in the audience. That is how good he is.

[@handyandy6050]

We love you Bill!

[@Zooumberg]

Looking at all those stars, many who have passed is amazing. My absolute favourite is Sir Clive Sinclair.

[@suspirodelmoro1430]

This is one of his funniest and it still stands the test of time, plus seeing all those celebs in their mid-80s best is worth the price of admission. Thank you so much for uploading.

[@discharge29]

Jimmy Tarbuck taking lessons in how to be funny ...God knows he needed them!!!

[@discharge29]

@Threehundredpages Pages looooooollll - bless you

[@tielojongmans3826]

Looking at the audience really drives it home: You will never be more beautiful than your are now

[@danielking8278]

The greatest to ever do it! I could watch this all day.

[@JLaw954]

Brilliant! One of the all-time greats.

[@keepgoing1973]

All those faces in the audience brings back my childhood TV memories

[@vijayagita3158]

thanks for bringing this up. It's as fresh today as then. Billy Connolly is funny anytime!

[@raydowley1038]

brilliant seen it many times but still cracks me up. great stuff billy will love you forever

[@darrenfice9063]

The true genius of comedy. There will never be a better comedian

[@GARYINLEEDS]

If this was 1984 then he was spot on about making a new national anthem. Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Pure genius the great Billy Connolly love him 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😄

[@gilliancogan4372]

Probably the best comedy gig ever. At the time this was so different and doesn’t age decades later ❤

[@MetalMonkey]

This show is when I became a fan of Billy Connolly. My older brothers listened to him but I was too young to understand his humour

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

He is and will forever be the master of comedy in our great country. Where ever he appeared around the UK, he played to packed houses. I have never heard anyone hold a story like Billy. I wish him the best of health and long life.

[@shaunmcallister8266]

There will never be another Billy Connolly. The best. XX

[@nickhealey3388]

Feb 21 and still watching this brilliant comedy by Sir Billy, his observations of life are pure gold

[@ciaranbarr7812]

lol same just finished it now

[@nickhealey3388]

@@ciaranbarr7812 snap! All this lock down stress and a bit of Billy and I'm laughing and looking at life how we all should, with a glint in our eye and a smile on our face

[@ciaranbarr7812]

@@nickhealey3388 well fucking said, needed a laugh tonight and I knew exactly where id find it

[@juliemcintyre664]

I have this on dvd and i never get tired of Billy's humour

[@lisabateman7064]

Billy Connolly has given a monet of joy to literally all the people that gave us joy in the 80s and 90s. No one can claim that! He gave a moment of relief to everyone that gave us a moment of relief. Pass it on!