Parkinson's Last Show Interview with Billy Connolly (Full Version)

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  • Parental Guidance Warning - this video contains adult humour that is perhaps not suitable for younger children. After 36 years of doing the show, we see Michael Parkinson in his last show broadcast on 23/11/07 interviewing Billy Connolly. Included we see them recalling an earlier show when Billy first did his famous bike joke.
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  • @princessofdarkness2934
    @princessofdarkness2934 Před 5 lety +42

    I was pregnant with my second mutant when I sat and watched this interview. My other half was at work and my little girl was in bed. I was absolutely crying my eyes out with laughter at this interview and I rang my dad who is a massive Billy fan and he thought something really bad had happened. When I finally got my words out I managed to tell him it was because of Billy. I remember the night so well. Haha

    • @AldGregg
      @AldGregg Před rokem +4

      Did the mutant turn out OK with a big smile just after deein a big jobby?

    • @robanderson473
      @robanderson473 Před rokem

      "big jobby" such a wonderful term.🤣

    • @krisseawright4000
      @krisseawright4000 Před měsícem

      Brilliant writing my lady! You've got a we bit of comedian in yourself. I find his comedy in this interview re: growing old a wonderful way to laugh at our senior years & to find humor in our absurd body as it changes in these later years.

  • @heymrguitarman7637
    @heymrguitarman7637 Před rokem +15

    For me the thing about Billy is his genuine enthusiasm for all things funny. He is a genius comedian for sure but his delivery oozes excitement. It's like he is always so excited to hear the joke or funny observation again himself. Such a wonderful man. Always loved him, always will

  • @StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY

    I have had the pleasure of meeting Billy on two occasions. First at a gig at the Apollo, Hammersmith. He said "God, I bet you get some stick, lookin' like that!" The next time I met this legend I took along my banjo. Not only did Billy play it for the crowd but he actually autographed it for me! He then was gracious enough as to ask how my tribute act was going. He then told me one of the secrets of his stage show........never to be divulged. 🙊

    • @taylorp.2872
      @taylorp.2872 Před 8 lety

      +Stewart Nicol was BILLY CONNOLLY was the secret viagra?

    • @StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY
      @StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY Před 8 lety +10

      +Taylor P. Viagra????HAHAHAHA......as if! They have developed a form of Viagra that you put in your tea - it doesn't make your tea taste different but it keeps your biscuit from going soft when you dunk it!

    • @stewartnicol3028
      @stewartnicol3028 Před 7 lety +5

      Taylor P. The old story about Viagra was...when it was released this guy said "Can you get it over the counter?" His mate replies "Yeah, if ye take two!"

  • @Jamie5633
    @Jamie5633 Před 11 lety +28

    He is so down to earth and uneffected so humble what an amazing man

  • @markhood6654
    @markhood6654 Před 4 lety +4

    the best thing about billy, is the interviewer hardly says a word! he can literally fill a full show just why waffleing on, i love him

  • @dingopisscreek
    @dingopisscreek Před 2 lety +20

    He is a brilliant comedian - audiences love him - from the moment he appears on tv or on stage he has the audience in the palms of his hands - love him

  • @susanpowell2175
    @susanpowell2175 Před 9 lety +29

    billy was and still is my favorite comedian of all time..no matter how many times i watch him....i laugh till i hurt..

  • @SALTYDOG7181
    @SALTYDOG7181 Před 6 lety +7

    as of 28/05/2018 how can 136 people give this a Thumbs Down the man is a Living Legend .....

  • @celt67
    @celt67 Před 13 lety +8

    Two legends together.

  • @haggis10aus
    @haggis10aus Před 10 lety +16

    The best comedian with the best interviewer. what a fitting way for Parky to go out.

  • @terrymanning1
    @terrymanning1 Před 8 lety +44

    Wonderful man. Given me so much laughter down the years for which I will always be grateful. Love you Big Yin!

  • @jhardy1971
    @jhardy1971 Před rokem +3

    What a wonderful and warm person. He’s up there with David Attenborough, Parkinson, David Frost, Joanna Lumley, Robin Day, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie as offering a wonderful commentator on the fantastic but absurd meaning of life. Thank you. Xxx

  • @StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY

    Billy has Parkinson's - the first symptom you notice is an incredible urge to interview people! 😎

  • @kath-phlox
    @kath-phlox Před 7 lety +4

    This guy is old old now in 2016/17, but even at this time way back when he started to be really old.. he still had the old magic.. I know it's almost gone now, but he was THE BEST COMEDIAN EVER - God bless Billy :)

    • @gamingbytetv665
      @gamingbytetv665 Před 7 lety

      Kathphlox Was that supposed to be a coherent sentence?

  • @steu.k.6114
    @steu.k.6114 Před 7 lety +5

    Billy you are a legend I grew up laughing my ass off listening to the 'Big Yin'. Thanks for the giggles.

  • @LolaSweetheart
    @LolaSweetheart Před 7 lety +3

    Seen Billy 7 times over his long career, and had jaw-ache every single time from laughing. My favourite moment was when I stood and snapped his pic in the Reid Hall in Forfar (1980s) and he totally ripped me a new one. I deserved it too. Just young and foolish, it was about this time Billy was being hassled by the media but he's such a good sport and my favourite ever Scotsman. Long live King Billy!

  • @davidoneill5664
    @davidoneill5664 Před 5 lety +3

    One of the all time greats. So underrated.

  • @alancarlyon5749
    @alancarlyon5749 Před 6 lety +17

    The most honest and funniest guy that invaded our lives! Love you Billy for who you are!

  • @basaberns7048
    @basaberns7048 Před rokem +4

    The funniest guy we have ever had here in the UK and everywhere. Will love you forever Billy

  • @mazhender6077
    @mazhender6077 Před 10 lety +8

    Aww Parky and Billy are so cute! Such good mates, it's lovely to see :)

  • @berylsmith7501
    @berylsmith7501 Před 7 lety +16

    Funniest man on the planet, brilliant musician and a wise and compassionate human being.

  • @Mrsangel1958
    @Mrsangel1958 Před 13 lety +4

    Billy you're a legend and so is your beautiful New Zealand/Australian wife. I've followed you for years, stage, tv, dvds etc., and you have filled me with love & laughter - a reminder of my own Scottish relatives - from a New Zealand/Australian wife!

    • @rhodarobertson9835
      @rhodarobertson9835 Před 14 dny

      Billy Connolly is a true legend he made it under his own steam. There is no.need to mention Panela Stephenson he was famous before he met her. She was a bit of a weirdo not always nice to Billy.

  • @paulmiles9102
    @paulmiles9102 Před 10 lety +11

    billy allways has me in sitches what a legend this guy is

  • @sortoflemur
    @sortoflemur Před 9 lety +4

    "Did you pack your bag yourself?" Oh what agony he experienced, trying to be quiet! Brilliant ... as always!

  • @usuk9316
    @usuk9316 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Billy is the best.

  • @mickjdharmon
    @mickjdharmon Před 7 lety +9

    One of the best observationailst humorist ever .

  • @paddymcmcmc3
    @paddymcmcmc3 Před 12 lety +8

    I know the bum an bike joke is 30 odd years old and I know the punch line , but I'm hysterical
    by the time he finishes. just love him

  • @ryanmcclure3104
    @ryanmcclure3104 Před 6 lety +7

    The greatest comedian that's ever lived and a great man

  • @niznet111
    @niznet111 Před 7 lety +7

    Thanx Big yin for helping me to laugh my way through my 65 years on the planet. Ok now 'Fuck off' Love you mate

  • @beeenlish8968
    @beeenlish8968 Před 9 lety +35

    One of the funnest people ever.

    • @grabar20
      @grabar20 Před 8 lety

      +Bee Enlish You are right,love Parkinson......

    • @scottyoung7902
      @scottyoung7902 Před 7 lety

      grabar20 nice attempt

  • @margaretrich5406
    @margaretrich5406 Před rokem +2

    Billy will forever be Billy Bones on Muppet Treasure Island for me. It's the first thing I ever saw him in, & his voice is so distinct, it's like a core memory. I hear his voice, & I'm instantly transported back in time to watching MTI as a child. ❤

  • @abdullahaburas2684
    @abdullahaburas2684 Před 7 lety +5

    Parky and Billy, what a joy :)

  • @terryhennigan3911
    @terryhennigan3911 Před rokem +3

    He’s my all time favourite stand up comedian,always makes me laugh, no matter how many times you see him 😂😂👏👏❤️

  • @agathosdamon728
    @agathosdamon728 Před 9 lety +6

    He's an Old Druid! We are lucky to know him.

  • @dbentleyto95
    @dbentleyto95 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love Billy Connolly 💙. We all are the richer for him being with us here and when he no longer can be, we will keep the richness going by the stories and joyousness he showed us.

  • @kezzahebberley3701
    @kezzahebberley3701 Před 11 lety +5

    I've loved Billy for decades - and he's still a great laugh. :)

  • @keo217
    @keo217 Před 11 lety +2

    Billy came into my work in Dublin airport the other day. Ive never been so excited in my life. He's a hero.

  • @Adenzel
    @Adenzel Před 7 lety +8

    Holy shit almost 10 years ago now (well almost 9 but 9 is almost 10 ). Feck I'm feeling old.

  • @Mrsangel1958
    @Mrsangel1958 Před 13 lety +2

    Billy you're a legend and so is your beautiful New Zealand/Australian wife (loved her book on her Stevenson forefathers). I've followed you for years, stage, tv, dvds etc., and you have filled me with love & laughter - a reminder of my own Scottish relatives - from a New Zealand/Australian wife!

  • @SgtSteel1
    @SgtSteel1 Před 13 lety +2

    I am so glad to see this again. I watched it on TV and felt sad afterwards.

  • @maggiemiller5309
    @maggiemiller5309 Před 2 měsíci +1

    OMG, too funny. Parky laughing, Billy laughing. Just absolutely brilliant ❤❤❤

  • @AldGregg
    @AldGregg Před rokem +3

    Billy is so relatable. He spent his whole life observing the absurd we all experience and most importantly either remembering it or recording it. I assume Billy had a remarkable memory and story telling brain. We all know a Billy in our lives.

  • @endacollins1
    @endacollins1 Před 7 lety +7

    what a legend every word is totally unrehearsed, rock on billy :)

  • @georgebell7774
    @georgebell7774 Před rokem +1

    Straight out of the City Of Glasgow Thanks Big Man For All The Laughs You Have Gave This Wonderful City 😂😂

  • @cearls45
    @cearls45 Před 7 lety +5

    Watching his stand up made me laugh until I was in tears....

  • @alexstewart2252
    @alexstewart2252 Před 7 lety +3

    Even in his percent state, Billy never looks old. God bless him & his loved ones x

  • @scaramonga
    @scaramonga Před 9 lety +11

    God bless him, love him so much!

  • @BlackWidowBites666
    @BlackWidowBites666 Před 9 lety +1

    I went and saw Billy at the Vector Arena in 2014 and he was wonderful. Seeing him perform on stage was awesome. I collect his DVD's. Wonderful Man.

  • @bigup9812
    @bigup9812 Před rokem +2

    Best interview ever mr Parkinson’s with Billy Connolly😜🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

  • @stevestheboy1
    @stevestheboy1 Před 7 lety +7

    saw billy in brighton last week billy u r one of my heroes u r a absolute legend mate I and millions luv ya mate happy xmas to billy,family and every one .we need more like billy.thank god for laughter

    • @joshsmithactor451
      @joshsmithactor451 Před 7 lety +3

      stevestheboy1 I met him in Glasgow with my luck he walked into the shop I was in and I got a photo with him and spoke to him for a good while, it was the best day of my life

  • @deejannemeiurffnicht1791
    @deejannemeiurffnicht1791 Před 9 lety +7

    these two were hardened drinking buddies together. and used to go on binges in australia, where they'd be found in pub brawls, and walking gassed along motorways in sydney!
    very good close friends to this day.

    • @078mick
      @078mick Před 5 lety

      Pan Croque not anymore 😢

  • @shhhness
    @shhhness Před 9 měsíci +1

    The world is losing the 'joker' people. That person who brought laughter in dark times, cheered everyone up with their light. I woke up this morning feeling the weight of aweful experiences weighing me down and a voice inside said "Where are you?" And suddenly I remembered. I was one of the 'jokers' most of my life. I turned on here, typed in Billy Connelly and I recognised a spark in me that said, don’t let the bastards win. Misery breeds misery. Everday, I'm going to enjoy a dose of Billy.
    Thanks Big Yin. You were there when I was 10.. and you're back with me now at 59.
    Here's to a guid auld doze o humour!
    ❤🎉😂

  • @stevies5
    @stevies5 Před 11 lety +3

    Best ever presenter, best ever comedian. Class act. Great up thanks.

    • @AldGregg
      @AldGregg Před rokem

      Yeah Parky seemed better than most. I've just got off a rabbit hole of Letterman and J Ross and they were horrible tabloid cretins asking inane disgusting questions that would make most people fall apart on live TV.

  • @drumhd1
    @drumhd1 Před 6 lety +3

    Unbelievably brilliant!!

  • @robertstanley578
    @robertstanley578 Před 7 lety +20

    A true comedy genius.

    • @user-fk4dm8zo6y
      @user-fk4dm8zo6y Před rokem

      Bungalows ardrossan and saltcoats BUngalows for sale taylor

  • @lolufsen
    @lolufsen Před 9 lety +8

    There is NO better talk show host than Parky and not many comedians on par with Billy Connolly!

  • @mnw1989
    @mnw1989 Před 11 lety +1

    This is the kind of guest I love where the interviewer ask about four questions in 15 minutes because the guest is so great !

  • @linzirainbow6577
    @linzirainbow6577 Před 6 lety +8

    The best most original and funny comedian to walk the planet. The comic who every other comic aspires to be, and be as funny as. Billy is a complete force of nature and brings uncontrollable tears of laughter to millions

  • @NowFunStarts
    @NowFunStarts Před 7 lety +4

    A true raconteur, possibly the best...

  • @kinoptika
    @kinoptika Před 12 lety +2

    Thanks a lot for the upload I LAUGHED MY HEAD OFF!!!!!

  • @rsrobboman
    @rsrobboman Před 6 lety +2

    Absolutely love billy connolly

  • @davefolkrock
    @davefolkrock Před 9 lety +2

    You could write a thousand words to describe how good Billy is but I'll just settle for Fucking Brilliant!.

  • @endasims3443
    @endasims3443 Před 29 dny

    Two old friends having a chat. All the greats that I grew up listening to and watching have either left us or are at and age where time is catching them. The future is going to be sad and bad when the last pass .

  • @lfrohling
    @lfrohling Před 9 lety +1

    Heartwarming to see these two together :)

  • @aMdeniZen
    @aMdeniZen Před 11 lety +2

    i love him.

  • @KTChamberlain
    @KTChamberlain Před 9 lety +4

    The first time I was introduced to Billy Connolly as an actor was in Muppet Treasure Island (1996). At the time I had no idea he was such a great standup comedian, then again I was seven so go figure.

  • @grindlessenior
    @grindlessenior Před 11 lety +3

    i love the tale of gavin, which starts at 8.15.

  • @maggiemiller5309
    @maggiemiller5309 Před 2 měsíci

    I absolutely love the relationship these two had. Love you, Parky and Billy ❤❤❤

  • @thedarkelf1994
    @thedarkelf1994 Před 11 lety +3

    greatest comedian of all time!

  • @lindaarnold5648
    @lindaarnold5648 Před 10 lety +6

    No one else has ever made me laugh like Billy....he renders me unable to speak through laughing....I adore him....it'll be a sad day when he gives up the stage...funniest man on the planet in my opinion

  • @MrCraigHartley
    @MrCraigHartley Před 12 lety +2

    When he talks about always needing to make people laugh and going through the airport, I can really relate to that.
    I love billy

  • @xtstevie
    @xtstevie Před 11 lety +2

    Scotlands finest...... Legend.

  • @mooncat7009
    @mooncat7009 Před 3 lety +3

    every clip i watch he always makes me laugh 😂

  • @chubbychubbs5552
    @chubbychubbs5552 Před 5 lety +2

    Billy....absolute first class! Can you imagine having a pint with him? Genius!

  • @joshevans2857
    @joshevans2857 Před 9 lety +1

    great, wonderfull guys both of them !!

  • @Tarotgal8205
    @Tarotgal8205 Před 11 lety +2

    My favorite bit was off Pale Blue Scottish Man. The tale of trying to remember a thought, which is on a merry-go-round. Funny stuff!

  • @MsFanmail
    @MsFanmail Před 10 lety +2

    just love this man

  • @laverymo
    @laverymo Před 12 lety +2

    So proud of this Scottish son. x

  • @janineconn1047
    @janineconn1047 Před rokem +1

    A brilliant man love Billy Connolly

  • @Darknesses94
    @Darknesses94 Před 11 lety +5

    Two type of people in this world mate. Scotsmen and those who wish they were! :)

  • @youmeanalot61
    @youmeanalot61 Před 11 lety +1

    simply the best!!

  • @donnaphilben6325
    @donnaphilben6325 Před 6 lety +2

    Billy Connolly is a riot!

  • @candiramer4099
    @candiramer4099 Před 10 lety +3

    Always..the funniest man alive!!!

  • @adfgfds
    @adfgfds Před 9 lety +33

    "I am one in him and he is one in me"
    EXPLAIN!! XD

  • @bronwyntully6058
    @bronwyntully6058 Před rokem

    I'm watching this in Melbourne, Australia, where it's officially Billy's 80th BIRTHDAY 24/11/2022
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir Billy Connolly 😘

  • @joannabyrne49
    @joannabyrne49 Před 9 lety +4

    Comment about Parkinson and discovery is so insensitive, it really is.
    Best funny man ever, no one compares.
    He's so RIGHT in what he say's..HILARIOUS

  • @frankmehlerjr.231
    @frankmehlerjr.231 Před měsícem

    Love this wonderful guy!

  • @keithhow3006
    @keithhow3006 Před 6 lety +2

    What a great man,and what a treasure

  • @Wufwufwuf3
    @Wufwufwuf3 Před 7 lety +4

    Automatically Funny!

  • @DavidWoodhouse-cs3oy
    @DavidWoodhouse-cs3oy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Blessed

  • @grahamkirk6199
    @grahamkirk6199 Před 6 lety +3

    ive met billy Connolly and trust me he is funny on and off the stage. he had me in stitches in glasgow high st . he told me. after i said "billy hows you" he said " well im completely insane now with old age" so thats a good thing pal" lol

    • @grahamkirk6199
      @grahamkirk6199 Před 6 lety +2

      met this man and hes funny all the time ... a total legend

  • @finbarscanlonwolf
    @finbarscanlonwolf Před 4 měsíci +1

    Or grunting when putting your socks & shoes on, because your stomach is in the way & you hardly breathe. Started not long after my 30th birthday. And it only gets worse. 😂😂

  • @isabelgallacher9463
    @isabelgallacher9463 Před 11 lety +1

    defo the best of the best x

  • @maggiemiller5309
    @maggiemiller5309 Před 2 měsíci

    Just beautiful ❤

  • @Jerseybytes2
    @Jerseybytes2 Před 11 lety +1

    If you all have the same accent as him send some to NJ. I absolutely love his accent and sense of humor.

  • @francish7945
    @francish7945 Před rokem

    1990 watched Billy At Albert that helped me get thru the first 24 hours of my mothers death. Billy is amazing

  • @ronstewart8729
    @ronstewart8729 Před 7 lety +3

    SIMPLY THE BEST ,KEEP IT UP BILLY.

  • @user-ye1bj8rr4u
    @user-ye1bj8rr4u Před měsícem

    He weaves his story bit by bit cleverly bringing hilariously funny asides. He is a natural the funniest man on earth. Sending love to him from Australia best of luck with his health. Keep on Billy. I laugh belly laughs till I cry. B

  • @Msrosy145
    @Msrosy145 Před 11 lety +1

    Love and miss you Parky. And u billy don't see enough of you. :(

  • @t3e4r5r6y7
    @t3e4r5r6y7 Před 11 lety +2

    This was fascinating and made me laugh so hard at the same time! Luv Billy Connolly : )