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Sep 2023
38m 6s

Billy Connolly 1985

BBC Sounds
About this episode

It’s 1985 and Billy Connolly is chatting with the late Janice Long about his many talents, as well as his limitations. Billy’s humour and enthusiasm are here in droves, as he reflects on how comedy is changing and his love of eating alone in restaurants. Sit back and warm yourself in the company of a true great of British comedy.

This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive.

Presenter & Producer: David Hyde

Assistant Producer: Matthew Woodcock

Executive Producer: Ciaran Daly

A BBC Archive production for BBC Sounds

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