Billy Connolly

Billy's going to the edge of the world and he's taking us with him. In the summer of 2008 Billy Connolly set sail on a 10-week journey from ocean to ocean, from the Atlantic to the Pacific by way of the North West Passage. This legendary route deep within the Arctic Circle has thwarted explorers and fortune-hunters for centures and now you can experience Billy Connolly's adventure on DVD.
Comedian, actor and musician Billy Connolly braves the elements in this adventurous and dangerous journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, via the legendary Northwest Passage.

Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journey's to the other side of the globe to New Zealand, a country he has been visiting since the 1970's and of which he is immensely fond. Billy's extraordinary journey covers the length and breadth of New Zealand and is mixed with the best of his comedy from sell-out shows around the country.
Filmed in 2004 during the first leg of his Too Old To Die Young Tour this series is a stunning journey around New Zealand's two islands from the Southern-most tip to the far north where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific. Along the way Billy takes in Maori traditions, sand paintings, whale-watching, a 90 mile beach and much more to give us a fascinating insight into the spectacular scenery, culture and people of this amazing country.

In the Autumn of 1995, Billy Connolly embarked on a four month sell-out tour of Australia. BILLY CONNOLLY'S WORLD TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, first broadcast on BBC1, is a funny, witty and perceptive account of his trip Down Under combining documentary footage from his live performances at his sell-out concerts. Travelling on a custom made Harley Davidson trike, Billy roams the length and breadth of this extraordinary country from contemporary cities to primitive Outback; from tropical rainforests to the blinding heat of the Bush. Whether he's swimming with the dolphins, eating mangrove worms with the Tiwi Aborigines, feeding crocodiles or climbing to the top of Sydney Opera House, Billy's enthusiasm for this magical country is highly contagious.

This two disc DVD set contains all eight episodes of the highly-acclaimed series BILLY CONNOLLY'S WORLD TOUR OF AUSTRALIA. Billy shows you an Australia you never knew existed - an Australia you will never forget.

Billy Connolly`s World Tour of Scotland chronicles Billy`s 40 date concert tour and is a personal celebration of Scotland, seen through the eyes of the country`s foremost comedian.
Billy`s odyssey takes in Scotland in all it`s diversity: the urban hustle and bustle of major cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, the windswept beaches of secluded islands, the tranquil charms of lowland villages, and the dramatic beauty of the highlands. Join Billy as he travels the length and breadth of his native country, re-visiting old haunts and discovering new ones.
On stage Billy covers a range of topics including sex, religion and knitting. Combining personal revelations with original concert footage, Billy Connolly`s World Tour of Scotland is a fast-moving and entertaining exploration of Billy`s homeland.
This two disc DVD set contains all six episodes of the highly acclaimed series Billy Connolly`s World Tour of Scotland.

After a break of 6 years Billy Connolly brings his hugely popular World Tour series back to the British Isles. Filmed during his 2001 tour this is a personal travelogue taking in the people, places and history of England, Ireland & Wales interwoven with live footage from his sell-out shows.

Starting in Dublin and ending in Plymouth, with his custom built trike in tow, Billy`s journey takes in a Shakespeare playhouse in London and follies in Wales, his Irish ancestors and farting dead people, he even comes across fairies in Belfast and angels in Tyneside. Billy`s original views, love of the places he visits and humour shine through to leave you with a totally unique view of England, Ireland and Wales.