Billy Connolly
| Born | November 24, 1942 |
| Hometown | Anderston, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Iris Pressagh, Pamela Stephenson |
| Children | Daisy Connolly, Scarlett Connolly, Jamie Connolly, Amy Connolly, Cara Connolly |
| Parents | William Connolly, Mary Connolly |
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David Tennant and Ben Miller's British comedy is now on BBC iPlayer
- British comedy What We Did on Our Holiday, starring David Tennant, Ben Miller and Rosamund Pike, is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Sex/Life Season 2 First Look | Netflix
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Mrs Brown | Nominated |
| 1998 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Leading Role | Mrs Brown | Nominated |
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Michael Parkinson fans moved as BBC airs touching tribute to 'true TV great'
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With the death of Michael Parkinson at age 88, television has lost one of its greatest ever interviewers. He reinvented the chat show with his boisterously raconteuring style. Sitting opposite Parkinson, celebrities knew they were in for a lively grilling – though Parkinson never made them feel they were being interrogated. He was also lively on his feet – useful when sparring with some of the greatest minds and fastest mouths of his time. Here are 10 essential Parky moments.
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Michael Parkinson dead at 88: His greatest chat show moments
The chat show host has died aged 88 but he leaves behind a legacy of iconic interviews from Posh and Becks to Billy Connolly, Peter Kay and Muhammad Ali.
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Britain's Got Talent: the Final, review: Viggo Venn's infectious fun carries him to victory and it's the best result in years
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