
Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime
Documentary · TV Movie
Overview
Celebrating Billy Connolly's 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel MacLean - each create a new portrait of the Big Yin. As he sits with each artist, Billy talks about his remarkable life and career which has taken him from musician and pioneering stand-up to Hollywood star and national treasure.
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Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Himself
Billy Connolly
Himself


John Byrne
John Byrne
Himself
John Byrne
Himself
Jack Vettriano
Jack Vettriano
Himself
Jack Vettriano
Himself


Rachel Maclean
Rachel Maclean
Herself
Rachel Maclean
Herself
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