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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@glitch3818

2 жыл бұрын

I love this.

@alexroxhissox

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@stacy18

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@tjsteenekamp6588

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@rossmeikle8037

2 ай бұрын

💙

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

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

@jamesfudbed3187

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@Wayne Anthony Holmes it's well for some

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidWilliams-er9wp

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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

@drewsterwa

Ай бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

We are the best. 😊

I met him twice , did work for his tour, an absolute Gent. Always so interested in what you were doing and how you were.

The man is absolutely BRILLIANT ❤❤❤

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

@kevinngoya5

3 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted Dave Allen on this list

@simoncardie9371

3 жыл бұрын

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

@susanpaterson4493

3 жыл бұрын

Aye and Bull Hicks!

@susanpaterson4493

3 жыл бұрын

Oops i meant Bill!

@simoncardie9371

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@shanef8728

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dawnashford3307

3 жыл бұрын

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

@williamneal2471

3 жыл бұрын

1pl1l¹¹1l¹¹will W¹¹¹¹¹¹+¹¹¹¹

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!

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

@stevepayne5965

Жыл бұрын

I thought that too ☹️

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

@lindathomson3274

3 жыл бұрын

Well Said....Yes He Is.👍👏

@alexisbuchanan2028

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Well said 👍

@markdziadulewicz6160

2 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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 🤣🤣

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheDrum2010

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, Bernard Manning, Billy top 5

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

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

2 ай бұрын

Why didn she approve the bint?

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

@comediansactorsandall2502

3 жыл бұрын

He’s not dead just yet.

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

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

By far his best ever performance, cheers Billy Connolly

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@edwarddeevy7347

Жыл бұрын

you missed DORIS STOKES , ACTUALLY !

@nataliejadeingram

Жыл бұрын

In half? What does that mean?

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

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.

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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The Big Yin... a legend ❤

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

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🤣🤣🤣.

Long live Sir Billy Connolly, The Godfather of Comedy.

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

I couldn't see this through the tears in my glasses. Billy makes the grey days go away.

A lot in the audience we've lost 😪

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

@lindathomson3274

3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY DEAD RIGHT ON👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheSomeChanter

3 жыл бұрын

Aye defo. The man is a legend. So funny

RIP Robbie Coltrane

@BlytheWorld1972

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@Jordan-gz8yi

2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheDrum2010

2 жыл бұрын

Bernard Manning

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Deffo his best ever performance.

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 KZread ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha the incontinence knickers makes me cry with laughter

It's amazing that the close ups of the stars are either dead....or major movie stars now!

You know you have your audience when they start doing the head nods along with you (when he was talking about Gaelic singers always saying hi to you when singing).

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

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 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.....

One of Greatest comedians in my opinion

@iplayroblox2317

3 жыл бұрын

The greatest

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

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"!

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.

" OH THE MOUNTAINS OVER HERE AND THE RIVERS OVER THERE, SALMON IN THE WATER AND IM ROAMING IN THE GLOMIN" 😄😄😄😄🙊🙊🙊🙈🙈🙈🙈

@michellemcclurkin8197

3 жыл бұрын

Bonnie purple mountains!

Sir Billy, you are the best.

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

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

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

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

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

He could wander off topic then pick it up a few minutes later. An absolute star. I read somewhere that someone once bet him he couldn't do two consecutive evening shows without using the same material, but he did.

Absolute legend he will be in our laughter for ever ❤️

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.

@TheDrum2010

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, Bernard manning

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.

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

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

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

@gemmahelliwell8302

2 жыл бұрын

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

@mikegleed5842

2 жыл бұрын

@@gemmahelliwell8302 🤣🤣🤣

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@janetwoolley9553

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@26:02 I rolled around the floor laughing when he mentioned breaking a choclate bar

An absolute Genius - I had the pleasure of meeting Billy in a coffee shop in Gozo - He 's a true gentleman!

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

Thank you for posting, The man is a comic genius.

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

This is gold absolute gold I'm hurting so much from laughing thanks so so much if we can't laugh just now then what can we do

Absolutely Fabulous - I am scottish by the way but no prejudice going on here at all just acknowledging the best comedian ever 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This vid will always be my fav. I’d lost both my parents that year within 4 weeks of each other and all I could do was cry for months until my brother hired this vid for the night and it was the first time I laughed for a long time, not just laughed I cried laughing it was that incredibly funny. Billy Connelly thank you for bringing me back 💙💙

@globally123

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are back.Stay laughing x

@maidinulster

2 жыл бұрын

@@globally123 thanks David, all that happened 32 years ago, but it goes to show you that you never know who or what can pull you outta hell…eternally grateful x

@Albert12893

2 жыл бұрын

@@maidinulster Billy should be on prescription for any ailments,you stay safe

@maidinulster

2 жыл бұрын

@@Albert12893 definitely Alan, he literally saved me. Thank you for your kind comment…you stay safe too

@Albert12893

2 жыл бұрын

@@maidinulster thank you

The funniest thing isn't Billy; it's the sound of the audience's laughter!

Almost a full house of Scots to see good 'ol Billy before his retirement In this Scottish crowd is actor Robbie Coltrane

Hagrid and King Theoden sitting next to each other.

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

@wario4166

Жыл бұрын

You would put him ahead of George Carlin ?

@ryukan250

6 ай бұрын

Scottish humour is the 🐐

Being Scottish you get him more especially about singing at parties from others brilliant!!!

@missloublou4628

3 жыл бұрын

Absloutely 🙂

@lindathomson3274

3 жыл бұрын

OMG I SO AGREE WITH YOU....HE JUST NEVER COMES UP FOR AIR. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As a fellow Weegie the funniest thing is that some of this is real: there's always one drunk at a Scottish wedding who insists on singing and they always sing just like that :>> I wonder if the audience (apart from Robbie Coltrane) actually understood what a "room and kitchen" is because that's what makes the joke about the coats so funny. This fair cheered me up.

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

@discharge29

3 жыл бұрын

@Threehundredpages Pages looooooollll - bless you

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