Four must- watch documentaries to celebrate comedian’s 80th birthday

AS SIR Billy Connolly celebrates his 80th birthday, many are looking at ways to look back on the Big Yin’s extraordinary life.

Many may look at his funniest moments while others may opt to watch some of his many excellent documentaries.

Over the past few decades, Sir Billy has been the subject of and host to many documentary projects for broadcasters like the BBC and ITV.

In celebration of his birthday, here are four must- watch documentaries presented by or about Glasgow’s favourite son.

1. Billy Connolly’s Funniest Moments

This Channel 5 documentary takes a light- hearted look at the comedian’s funniest moments, including his stand- up routines and critically acclaimed moments on TV and film.

To watch the documentary, visit My5.

2. Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Life

This unique documentary takes an in- depth look into the life of Sir

Billy as the man marks his 75th birthday ( in 2017).

The documentary sees Connolly return to his hometown of Glasgow and have his portrait taken by three very different Scottish artists as they unveil a surprise tribute.

To find out more, visit the BBC Studios website.

3. Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

In an intimate look back at his life, Connolly invites us to his home in Florida to show us how he is choosing to spend his time after stepping back from stand- up comedy.

This came amid the release of his autobiography, Windswept and Interesting.

To find out more or to watch Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure, visit the ITV player.

4. A Scot in the Arctic

In this 1995 documentary, Connolly travels to the wilds of Arctic Canada to spend some time by himself.

Accompanied only by a camera crew, the Scot makes an effort to find himself and enjoy as much solitude as he can.

To find out more, visit the show’s IMDB page.