Interviewed by his wife Pamela Stephenson Connolly, national treasure Sir Billy Connolly reflects on more than 50 years in comedy. As he receives the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award, The Big Yin looks back on his first appearance on Michael Parkinson's show and the challenges of transitioning from stand-up comedy to television, as well as chatting about his World Tour travelogue series, breaking America and his enduring love for Scotland.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Sir Billy Connolly was recorded at the virtual Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2021.

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