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Billy Connolly returns to Glasgow’s famous Kings Theatre, where his journey into comedy first began, to talk life, death and laughter, in a no holds barred encounter with Will Gompertz.
Top billed cast
Billy ConnollyHimself - Interviewed Guest
Will GompertzHimself - Presenter
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