Parky’s a daft old fart Wife blasts interviewer’s claims Big Yin was too ill to recognise him
CROWDS of bemused travellers gather round handwritten information boards at Gatwick airport after digital screens failed.
Some missed flights yesterday as staff at Britain’s second busiest airport scrambled to write out information for each departure.
Officials at the West Sussex gateway, clogged with families leaving on holiday, blamed damage to a fibre optic cable.
Ayla Herbert, 26, from Penryn, Cornwall, said: “People were agitated, yelling for them to tell them their flight info and to get more boards for the South Terminal. This was never done.
“The guys used megaphones to tell updated information.”
A Gatwick spokesman said: “Gatwick would like to apologise and expects Vodafone to resolve the issue as soon as possible.” SIR Billy Connolly’s wife slammed Sir Michael Parkinson for claiming the comic was no longer able to recognise him.
Pamela Stephenson Connolly branded the former chat show host a “daft old fart” after he said the Big Yin’s brain had been “dulled” by his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Billy also hit back last night, saying: “I would recognise Parky if he was standing behind me – in a diving suit.”
Michael, 83, had described an “awkward dinner” he had with pal Billy, 75, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2013. But Pamela, 68, said: “Mike Parkinson is a daft old fart – doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
“Billy’s doing great and hell.”
Her comments were backed by production firm Indigo Television, who havemade documentaries with the comedian and are working with him on a series where he tours around Scotland.
They said: “We have been busy filming with Billy over the summer and can report that he’s on top form, as sharp and hilarious as ever.” still funny as