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Finally, the wait is over. Billy Connolly, the King of Comedy, returns in his first brand new stand up DVD for three years. As funny, topical and downright brilliant as ever, Billy Connolly Live in London 2010 is the master at his best.
From raging about Britain’s political elite to reporting about the oddities of America, Live in London 2010 takes the audience on a hilarious series of anecdotes, digressions and yarns. Filmed this year during 20 sell-out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, this is the show that caused a ticket website to crash from the demand when it first went on sale.
Clearly, Billy Connolly is still the nation’s favourite and now you can enjoy for yourself with this unmissable show. Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or you want to see the very best of British comedy right now, you won’t be disappointed. And if you are looking for a Christmas present guaranteed to go down a storm, with Billy Connolly Live in London 2010, you’ve definitely found it.
“Classic Connolly….a master raconteur….still in the front ranks of comedy.’ The Guardian
“Fantastic…more than any other comic, The Big Yin has caught the mood of the times.” The Telegraph
“Relish being in the hands of a master.” The Times
From raging about Britain’s political elite to reporting about the oddities of America, Live in London 2010 takes the audience on a hilarious series of anecdotes, digressions and yarns. Filmed this year during 20 sell-out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, this is the show that caused a ticket website to crash from the demand when it first went on sale.
Clearly, Billy Connolly is still the nation’s favourite and now you can enjoy for yourself with this unmissable show. Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or you want to see the very best of British comedy right now, you won’t be disappointed. And if you are looking for a Christmas present guaranteed to go down a storm, with Billy Connolly Live in London 2010, you’ve definitely found it.
“Classic Connolly….a master raconteur….still in the front ranks of comedy.’ The Guardian
“Fantastic…more than any other comic, The Big Yin has caught the mood of the times.” The Telegraph
“Relish being in the hands of a master.” The Times
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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As a long-standing fan who has been reduced to tears of laughter to the point of near death by the man, I was a bit disappointed by this latest release. I didn't read any reviews for it, and simply bought it as a fan with high expectations. I admit, there were times when I laughed...a lot...but I wouldn't call this material his best. The highlight for me is the bit about dwarves.
As an aside, the DVD itself has no special features, so this also felt like a bit of let-down, even more so since reading from another reviewer who was actually there when it was being filmed and said that there was a whole bit cut out.
As an aside, the DVD itself has no special features, so this also felt like a bit of let-down, even more so since reading from another reviewer who was actually there when it was being filmed and said that there was a whole bit cut out.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I almost didn't buy this because of the negative reviews elsewhere on this page and i'm a big fan of BC. I'm glad i bit the bullet and grabbed a copy, it is much better than some of these people would have you believe, it is funny all the way through, there is tons of new material and it IS worth buying.
Billy Connolly is still funny, his observational style is still way above anyone elses version and he knocks the new breed of stand ups into a cocked hat! If you think that Michael McIntyre is funny then you know nothing about comedy and you shouldn't buy this, it's real, it's genuinly funny, it's everything good stand up should be.
Billy Connolly is still funny, his observational style is still way above anyone elses version and he knocks the new breed of stand ups into a cocked hat! If you think that Michael McIntyre is funny then you know nothing about comedy and you shouldn't buy this, it's real, it's genuinly funny, it's everything good stand up should be.
58 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I went to see Billy Connolly's Hammersmith show earlier this year and after watching his poorest DVD to date a few years ago (Live in New York) there's no doubting that in his last 2 Live DVD's (Including this one) he is back to his best.
After reading the two 1 star reviews given for this DVD so far I'm amazed that the two reviewers cannot see the humour in this DVD. When I watched this show all I saw were the crowd in fits of laughter and loving every minute of the show. So to suggest that the laughter is canned, etc is ridiculous. This show was a complete sell out and I've heard more laughter at this show than any other comedy sahow I've been to (Including Peter Kay, Lee Evans, Frankie Boyle, etc).
With regards to Billy laughing, anyone who knows anything about the Big Yin and his comedy show's will know that he is renown for changing a lot of his act each night. Some things he says on stage come fresh from his memory and he is laughing at the thought of the story, or the story itself.
I only managed to go to one of his show's this year but in 2007 I went to watch him twice and was surprised that at least 40-50% of his act in the 2nd show was absolutely nothing to do with the first show, and I've read and been told that he does this during every tour.
Of course Billy has had better DVD's than this one, but then that is not surprising when he is nearing the end of his stand up career, the age of the Man and the fact that over the years he has produced some of the best stand up by any comedian. He himself is a very hard act to follow. But those giving this DVD any less than 5 stars have either lost their sense of humour completely or were watching the wrong DVD.
This is not Billy at his absolute best (I believe his peak was about 10 years ago) but this DVD is still a lot better than pretty much any other stand up DVD you'll buy this Christmas.
After reading the two 1 star reviews given for this DVD so far I'm amazed that the two reviewers cannot see the humour in this DVD. When I watched this show all I saw were the crowd in fits of laughter and loving every minute of the show. So to suggest that the laughter is canned, etc is ridiculous. This show was a complete sell out and I've heard more laughter at this show than any other comedy sahow I've been to (Including Peter Kay, Lee Evans, Frankie Boyle, etc).
With regards to Billy laughing, anyone who knows anything about the Big Yin and his comedy show's will know that he is renown for changing a lot of his act each night. Some things he says on stage come fresh from his memory and he is laughing at the thought of the story, or the story itself.
I only managed to go to one of his show's this year but in 2007 I went to watch him twice and was surprised that at least 40-50% of his act in the 2nd show was absolutely nothing to do with the first show, and I've read and been told that he does this during every tour.
Of course Billy has had better DVD's than this one, but then that is not surprising when he is nearing the end of his stand up career, the age of the Man and the fact that over the years he has produced some of the best stand up by any comedian. He himself is a very hard act to follow. But those giving this DVD any less than 5 stars have either lost their sense of humour completely or were watching the wrong DVD.
This is not Billy at his absolute best (I believe his peak was about 10 years ago) but this DVD is still a lot better than pretty much any other stand up DVD you'll buy this Christmas.
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Disappointed really..
Huge fan of Bill, and I wanted to show this to my girlfriend who had never seen any of his stuff before, but this was not at all the laugh-your-"behind"-off experience I had told... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marc K,
Not up to Billy's usual standard
Being an avid Billy Connolly fan for years, I was excited when this DVD was given to me for Christmas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by vixen
Sore jaw
Well, what can one say about B Connelly ! He's a great favourite. I get sore jaws laughing at him for a whole DVD.
Published 5 months ago by dianeg
Almost great, but just almost...... ;-)
After receiving this latest outing by Mr B. Connolly, I was a bit worried, I didn't know what to expect, due to the 'overwhelming' but also due to the 'more negative' reviews I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Vlad
Not New but Used!
This item was meant to be brand new but arrived with no cellophane sealed wrapping and had clearly been used. Very disappointing!
Published 6 months ago by Jana
Connolly's Still Got It
Billy Connolly proves he's still the best in comedy with this great laugh. You can't really compare it to his earlier stuff, but it's certainly just as good as anything McIntyre,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Aidan M
Hilarious
Billy Connolly has a true Clyde style of commedy with humour and some true Clyde Bank gutteral language that everyone knows and may even temporarily offend some, and if they were... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Fly Fisher
Oh my...how disappointed
I have been a fan of Billy Connolly since he began many years ago and have found him very funny in the past but DO NOT buy this DVD. Its awful - not in the least bit funny. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JuJu
So Funny
Billy Connelly does it again I love him to bits. This was a great item from this seller by the way
Published 13 months ago by Jen
Billy Connolly Live in London 2010
Time to retire, Billy. We still love you, but want to remember you as one of the greatest.Billy Connolly Live in London 2010 [DVD]
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. M. Stamp
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