Season 1
8 episodes
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Billy explores the heart of Ireland, Wales, and England, blending humor and culture while confronting personal truths and unexpected connections.
Episodes
Billy starts by taking in Dublin from a boat on the River Liffey. Meeting up with pals at the Cobblestone pub allows him do his first musical session in a while. A stop off at Kilmainham Gaol leads to the story of what happened to those who led the 1916 Easter Rising. A trip to a church in Drogheda sees him come face-to-face with a man who died in 1681. A trip to an oyster farm at Carlingford Lough allows him to taste some local produce.
Billy's first stop in Northern Ireland is to see a fairy tree in Hilltown. A visit to a cemetery in Belfast reveals why a sunken wall was constructed. Climbing a giant crane reveals the true size of the Harland and Wolff shipyard. A drive up the Shankill Road sees him show admiration for the artistry of the murals. Crossing a rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede leads to a chat with a local fisherman.
Billy heads to Killarney for the final leg of his tour of Ireland. A visit to Blarney Castle sees him explain why he has no desire to kiss the stone. A trip to the beehive huts and oratory on the Dingle Peninsula are met with more enthusiasm. A helicopter ride to connect with his past takes him past Banna Strand and the Arran Islands. A hunt for his great-great-grandfather's grave leaves him a little disappointed. A return to Killarney takes him to the shores of the rather beautiful Lough Leane.
Billy stops off at Hadrian's Wall while on his way to Newcastle. Dropping into Northumbria University allows him to take a look at the students' exhibits. A closer inspection of the Tyne Bridge sees him send a signal to an unfortunate CCTV operator. A trip to a museum at Ashington Colliery opens his eyes to the artistic talents of those who worked down the mines. A short detour finally gets him up close and personal with the Angel of the North.
Billy points out some of the sights as he travels down the Thames to the Globe Theatre. Exploring the now disused Down Street tube station reveals where Winston Churchill bunkered down during WW2. Climbing the stairs to see Big Ben allows him to play the part of a ghostly figure. A wander around some of London's finest parks takes him to the Elfin Oak and a pet cemetery.
Entertaining travelogue of England, Ireland and Wales presented by Billy Connolly, also includes clips from his popular stand-up performances on tour.