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4 Extra Debut. Comedian Janey Godley celebrates the career of her hero, Billy Connolly, and his continuing comedy influence. From 2015.

Comedian Janey Godley celebrates the career of comedy legend, Billy Connolly and the influence he still has today.

In the first of a three part series, Janey sets out to discover why Glasgow was so important to The Big Yin - and how her comic hero paved the way for other comedians and artists.

Featuring:

Elaine C Smith
Barbara Dickson
Rab Noakes
Tony Roper
The Right Honourable Lord Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Sadie Docherty.

Producer: Debbie McPhaill

First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in October 2015.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 23 Nov 2022 02:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 23 Dec 2015 11:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Fri 19 Feb 2016 13:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sat 20 Feb 2016 11:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • New Year's Day 2018 06:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Tue 22 Nov 2022 14:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Nov 2022 02:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra