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!!
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.
@@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.
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.
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..!
@@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.
@@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..
@@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.
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!
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
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 😂😂😂😂
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Michael Parkinson can read between the lines, which would account for his wry smile when listening to Billy.. So much of what Billy is saying about his upbringing strikes a chord with so many of his generation (me included being born during the 2nd World war) about the things that were endured as being part of life in those times. His mention of "coats on the bed" to act as blankets for example. My memory is that it was often an army overcoat belonging to an uncle or a granddad from their time served. I hope that todays generatiion don't have to go through that but at the very least should be mindful of it when they feel slightly "impoverished". Bless you Billy, you're a bloody legend.
Well said sir, our parents generation suffered real hardship. Losing siblings in childbirth and to TB, lucky to make sixty and living in cramped, shitholes. Through hard work, unity and a biting sense of humour, they made our lives better than theirs. We are forever indebted.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 🏴🏴🏴
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
Love billy theres times feel down and depressed I watch his stuff on TH-cam Like doing the now and cheers me me up,thanks billy wish you all the best thanks 🙏
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.
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,.
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!
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.
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 👍🇮🇪
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.
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 TH-cam ! 🏴
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🤣🤣🤣.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.....
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"!
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.
Probably his best routine. So many memorable moments. Parkinson and Coltrane are absolutely creased over with laughter throughout the whole thing. Brilliant.
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. ❤🏴
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.
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!
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!!
That is absolutely brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing! 🤣🤣👍🏾
I love this.
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.
Congratulations sweetheart I hope you and baby are doing well .💜
@@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.
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.
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..!
@@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.
@@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..
@@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.
There is nothing more funny than Billy Connolly and the incontinent pants. Just Brilliant.
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!
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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
How lucky you are!! Im very envious. :)
You are soooo lucky!!!! I couldn't be more jealous.
You sir are brilliant. Everyone is feeling a wee bit down down right now but Billy always cheers us up
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 😂😂😂😂
@Wayne Anthony Holmes it's well for some
I don't think any human has ever been as funny as this since this masterclass
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.
I thought exactly the same. It’s so sad. X
@@cazzdesilva6280 It is sad, just a sign that we are getting older x
The man is absolutely BRILLIANT ❤❤❤
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.
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!
We are the best. 😊
Billy Connolly, Richard Pryor & Robin Williams are the Holy Trinity of stand-up comedians
I've always wanted Dave Allen on this list
I agree. I'd have to add Bill Hicks though.
Aye and Bull Hicks!
Oops i meant Bill!
@@susanpaterson4493 Oh I don't know. Bull Hicks has a certain ring to it.
Nobody says "Fuck Off!" better than Billy Connolly...
yeah hes a classy guy down to his dirty fingertips alright!
This is Billy at his absolute best. Proof that classic comedy never ages, this will be hilarious in 30 years time.
Certainly hope so. Hope the world never forgets or loses its love of this wonderful man 💛
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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.
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.
Well said 👍
@@simoncardie9371 they are everywhere and couldn't find a laugh if it crept up and tickled them
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.
Michael Parkinson can read between the lines, which would account for his wry smile when listening to Billy.. So much of what Billy is saying about his upbringing strikes a chord with so many of his generation (me included being born during the 2nd World war) about the things that were endured as being part of life in those times. His mention of "coats on the bed" to act as blankets for example. My memory is that it was often an army overcoat belonging to an uncle or a granddad from their time served. I hope that todays generatiion don't have to go through that but at the very least should be mindful of it when they feel slightly "impoverished". Bless you Billy, you're a bloody legend.
Well Said....Yes He Is.👍👏
Well said sir, our parents generation suffered real hardship. Losing siblings in childbirth and to TB, lucky to make sixty and living in cramped, shitholes. Through hard work, unity and a biting sense of humour, they made our lives better than theirs. We are forever indebted.
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!
It’s 2022 & I’m back watching this. no one does stand up comedy better then billy. He never fails to make me laugh 😂
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!
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!
So many faces in the audience who aren't with us any more. Billy Connolly is a LEGEND
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.
By far his best ever performance, cheers Billy Connolly
The best comedy skit I've ever seen. All these years later and no one has beat it yet.
The greatest comedian thats ever lived. God bless you Big Yin
He’s not dead just yet.
Every Scottish person can always relate to Billy everything he says about growing up in Scotland is bang on 😂😂💙🏴
ABSOLUTELY DEAD RIGHT ON👍🏴
Aye defo. The man is a legend. So funny
On a day when I'm feeling a bit blah, this man makes me cry with laughter....seen him live in Dublin.... GENIUS
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.
The Wildebeest sketch nearly finished me off from laughing.
"Agnes...Agnes..." 🤣
I met him twice , did work for his tour, an absolute Gent. Always so interested in what you were doing and how you were.
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.
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
Nah, Bernard Manning, Billy top 5
Long live Sir Billy Connolly, The Godfather of Comedy.
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 🤣🤣
I clicked on this this morning especially to see Robbie Coltrane laughing, so sad to think he’s gone 😢
I thought that too ☹️
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
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
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
is there anyone U DON'T KNOW IN the Billy Connolly audience..!.
Yes , I saw who u saw in half !
you missed DORIS STOKES , ACTUALLY !
In half? What does that mean?
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 🏴🏴🏴
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
RIP Robbie Coltrane
I know so very sad .. was ill for a few years ...
many years ago we seen billy walking in the street Brisbane City . i yelled out Billy !!
F off ! he laughed .
This guy and Robin Williams, THE BEST stand up comedians of all time!
They were also great friends as well. No doubt they learnt from each other. The best learn from the best!
Bernard Manning
Genius. When you are feeing down, listen to Billy.
Love billy theres times feel down and depressed I watch his stuff on TH-cam Like doing the now and cheers me me up,thanks billy wish you all the best thanks 🙏
I couldn't see this through the tears in my glasses. Billy makes the grey days go away.
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.
Nah, Bernard manning
The Big Yin... a legend ❤
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,.
At last the full Audience in one go. Billy was and is magic. Get well Billy!
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!
Deffo his best ever performance.
Billy Connolly is such a legend he made Tywin Lannister laugh like a wee schoolboy!
One of Greatest comedians in my opinion
The greatest
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.
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 👍🇮🇪
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.
Hahahaha the incontinence knickers makes me cry with laughter
Sir Billy, you are the best.
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 TH-cam ! 🏴
Absolute legend he will be in our laughter for ever ❤️
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🤣🤣🤣.
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.
You still have VHS tapes? Hang on to them they’ll soon be collectabke. Have you got anything to play them on?
@@claymor8241 no unfortunately I haven't, but I couldn't throw it away.
This has got to be the finest stand up ever filmed! 🤣🤣🤣
Sometimes pain can be a good thing. My sides are splitting and it hurts!!! Bless you Billy for the years of joy.
A lot in the audience we've lost 😪
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.
Still funny after all these years. Superb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The part of the singing and looking for a party will never not be hilarious 🤣🤣my fav part of the show
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.
Why didn she approve the bint?
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.
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.
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.....
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
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"!
Pure genius the great Billy Connolly love him 🏴🏴😄
" OH THE MOUNTAINS OVER HERE AND THE RIVERS OVER THERE, SALMON IN THE WATER AND IM ROAMING IN THE GLOMIN" 😄😄😄😄🙊🙊🙊🙈🙈🙈🙈
Bonnie purple mountains!
2021 and crying laughing. Billy the best ever!!!!!
Genius is making something very difficult look very simple. Billy is a man who embodies this trait.
Being Scottish you get him more especially about singing at parties from others brilliant!!!
Absloutely 🙂
OMG I SO AGREE WITH YOU....HE JUST NEVER COMES UP FOR AIR. 🏴
There will never be another Billy Connolly. The best. XX
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.
The old timer drunk singing was hilarious and true, im from Ireland and they used to sing like that.....Why i dont know, lulz!
Looking at all those stars, many who have passed is amazing. My absolute favourite is Sir Clive Sinclair.
Omg Billy is and has always the best ever comedian. All of his fans including me miss him. Stay strong Billy. You are the best xxx
Probably his best routine. So many memorable moments. Parkinson and Coltrane are absolutely creased over with laughter throughout the whole thing. Brilliant.
Fabulous,one of the best Scottish comedians💚💚💚
"I could have snuck up behind him in the canteen and saved the country a fortune!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bet school mates of Boris think that too! 🤔 😆😆
@@gemmahelliwell8302 🤣🤣🤣
The best comedy perfomance of all time. Bar none.
Thanks for the upload
brilliant seen it many times but still cracks me up. great stuff billy will love you forever
If this was 1984 then he was spot on about making a new national anthem.
Thanks for sharing, shared.
Fantastic. Dear departed celebs in tears, me too.
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. ❤🏴
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.
Jimmy Tarbuck taking lessons in how to be funny ...God knows he needed them!!!
@Threehundredpages Pages looooooollll - bless you
All those faces in the audience brings back my childhood TV memories
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!
Wish I could of seen him live in his prime. The funniest man ever!
Total legend, shame most of the audience has passed away now, Wincy Willis used to live down the road from me in 1986🤣
Looking at the audience really drives it home: You will never be more beautiful than your are now
Oh Billy you make me cry with laughter. Thank you
An absolute Genius - I had the pleasure of meeting Billy in a coffee shop in Gozo - He 's a true gentleman!
Pure genius rocked with laughter from start to finish,
@26:02 I rolled around the floor laughing when he mentioned breaking a choclate bar
Without any doubt whatsoever , the funniest stand up comedian of all time, anywhere in the world…
You would put him ahead of George Carlin ?
Scottish humour is the 🐐
The true genius of comedy. There will never be a better comedian
I love Billy :))) He is hilarious!