Getting shirty in Florida
PICK DAY
Billy shows us round Florida in his loud shirts
His career has taken him to every corner of the globe, bringing travelogues to us long before almost every TV personality was sent abroad with a camera crew.
In this one-off, the 76-year-old comedian gives us a guided tour of Florida, where he lives, while reminiscing on his many adventures.
Billy says: “It was exactly 25 years ago that I found myself taking the cameras out of the theatres and into the world.
“It’s a journey that’s taken me to far-flung places and offered up once-in-a-lifetime experiences – and I’m still discovering thrilling new stuff around every corner now I’ve pitched up in Florida.”
With his trademark humour and series of loud shirts, Billy is an inimitable guide. Despite his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease and recent announcement that he has retired from live performance, there’s no slowing down here.
Touring in his convertible classic car, he goes fishing on the salt flats, tracks crocodiles and sails out on the Everglades.
He meets plenty of larger-than-life characters, too, from a man working for a croc response unit to a Minister of Rum and men who play tense games of dominoes all day long.
Billy adds: “I’ve been to some magical places, met some wonderful people and had a great time – so relax, get yourself some space on the couch, open up the popcorn and get ready.”