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Billy Connolly takes the ultimate road trip as he travels the world’s most famous highway, Route 66, Billy turns Easy Rider and follows a lifelong dream as he makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica. With his unrivalled ability to tell a great story, he brings to life both the big and small moments of American history: the world changing events and the comic asides.
Billy says: “Travelling Route 66 has always been a lifelong ambition - It brings together some of my favourite things - my trike, my banjo and America. The ultimate road trip”.
On his way, Billy will meet disciples of Route 66, from seasoned “roadies” to first-timers living the dream. And he won’t just be passing through: anything could happen on the way...
Includes over 40mins of exclusive, never been seen before, DVD extras - featuring Billy’s video diary from his road trip.
Billy says: “Travelling Route 66 has always been a lifelong ambition - It brings together some of my favourite things - my trike, my banjo and America. The ultimate road trip”.
On his way, Billy will meet disciples of Route 66, from seasoned “roadies” to first-timers living the dream. And he won’t just be passing through: anything could happen on the way...
Includes over 40mins of exclusive, never been seen before, DVD extras - featuring Billy’s video diary from his road trip.
Product Description
Billy Connolly takes the ultimate road trip as he travels the world's most famous highway, Route 66, Billy turns Easy Rider and follows a lifelong dream as he makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica. With his unrivalled ability to tell a great story, he brings to life both the big and small moments of American history: the world changing events and the comic asides.
Billy says: "Travelling Route 66 has always been a lifelong ambition - It brings together some of my favourite things - my trike, my banjo and America. The ultimate road trip".
On his way, Billy will meet disciples of Route 66, from seasoned "roadies" to first-timers living the dream. And he won't just be passing through: anything could happen on the way...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Andie
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Fabulous dvd, My husband and I watched the series on ITV 1 thought it was excellent must watch TV, we can't wait to watch it again without the comercial breaks that rudely interupt your viewing. I have been a fan of Billy Connolly since I was at school I have watched all of his journey's he has made around Austrailia, New Zeland, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and his journey to the edge of the world. I now have them all on dvd so that I can enjoy them again and again, I think he gets to the heart of where ever he is visiting and makes it so interesting and funny his view on the world is fabulous, Would recommend this dvd to all FAN's.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By DaveBradley
I travelled the whole of Route 66 at the same time Billy Connelly was filming it so I was really looking forward to the series as I loved the journey.
However, I can only say the series disappointed me. For a start, if one disregards the adverts the total running time is about three hours and one cannot even begin to do justice to this amazing road in that time.
Many of the great scenes along the route seemed just to flash by with hardly a mention and some of the chats he had with people were, in my opinion, too long and not relevant and I think the detour to Monument Valley in a programme that did not have a lot of time for its actual subject, struck me as odd, albeit that Monument Valley is incredible.
Furthermore, I felt that far more needed to be said about the Route's history ,how it came about, what is must have been like to have travelled on it in the early days and how the road has fared and changed
over the years. I was pleased to see that the revival that started in Seligman, Arizona was mentioned at reasonable length.
I did, of course enjoy seeing some of the sights I had seen on my own journey and I agree with Billy Connelly's views on the great city of Chicago.
I would advise anyone who enjoys travelling to try the Route 66 journey but the series could have been a lot better. More time devoted to the subject rather than four rather short programmes would have helped greatly.
However, I can only say the series disappointed me. For a start, if one disregards the adverts the total running time is about three hours and one cannot even begin to do justice to this amazing road in that time.
Many of the great scenes along the route seemed just to flash by with hardly a mention and some of the chats he had with people were, in my opinion, too long and not relevant and I think the detour to Monument Valley in a programme that did not have a lot of time for its actual subject, struck me as odd, albeit that Monument Valley is incredible.
Furthermore, I felt that far more needed to be said about the Route's history ,how it came about, what is must have been like to have travelled on it in the early days and how the road has fared and changed
over the years. I was pleased to see that the revival that started in Seligman, Arizona was mentioned at reasonable length.
I did, of course enjoy seeing some of the sights I had seen on my own journey and I agree with Billy Connelly's views on the great city of Chicago.
I would advise anyone who enjoys travelling to try the Route 66 journey but the series could have been a lot better. More time devoted to the subject rather than four rather short programmes would have helped greatly.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A fantastic travel documentary presented by the Big Yin himself Billy Connolly. In his epic road trip he travels the Legendary Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles and visit's the sights and people inbetween.
I must admit I really enjoyed this series when I watched it on ITV One, the music in the series is fantastic and you can really sense Billy's enthusiasm for the Americana culture on the road.
My Particular highlights of his trip are The Willis Tower in Chicago, The Cave Hotel room and The Grand Canyon.
If you enjoyed this I would recommend 'Stephen Fry In America' which is similar but exploring a different side of American culture.
I must admit I really enjoyed this series when I watched it on ITV One, the music in the series is fantastic and you can really sense Billy's enthusiasm for the Americana culture on the road.
My Particular highlights of his trip are The Willis Tower in Chicago, The Cave Hotel room and The Grand Canyon.
If you enjoyed this I would recommend 'Stephen Fry In America' which is similar but exploring a different side of American culture.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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When Bill Connolly travels along the legendary Route 66, he does it with humor and some great stories.
I know that Route 66 has a lot to offer, and it will be a very long dvd if he visit all of the highlights. It is a 4 episode of 45 min each. I think that it would have been much better if they had made it into 8 episodes instead. There is a lot of great places we dont see..
But still.. It's not so bad at all.. I will certainly recommend that you guys buy this dvd, from this great comedian, and enjoy!
It brings you great info if you're planning to travel The Route 66. I'm going to follow his footprints in about 7 days from now ;-)
I know that Route 66 has a lot to offer, and it will be a very long dvd if he visit all of the highlights. It is a 4 episode of 45 min each. I think that it would have been much better if they had made it into 8 episodes instead. There is a lot of great places we dont see..
But still.. It's not so bad at all.. I will certainly recommend that you guys buy this dvd, from this great comedian, and enjoy!
It brings you great info if you're planning to travel The Route 66. I'm going to follow his footprints in about 7 days from now ;-)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By pen
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Great dvd only wished it when on longer, I would have liked to have seen more his trip and his experiences in the usa
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Average Joe
My wife and I drove Route 66 for our honeymoon in August 2011 and it was an amazing trip. We totally agree with Billy's views on Chicago and many of the other places we saw. The series brought back so many excellent memories yet disappointed us as we missed some items on the route but it has made us want to go back and do it all again and see some of the amazing places we missed on our 2 1/2 week journey.
We would highly recommend the DVD for ideas and memories, and you really should give the route a go. We're not super rich... we're in our 20s and had an awesome time on a budget as we didnt need to spend loads of cash on attractions or hotels - the historic and cheap motels are the place to be!!! We can't wait to save up and go for an anniversary in the future!
We would highly recommend the DVD for ideas and memories, and you really should give the route a go. We're not super rich... we're in our 20s and had an awesome time on a budget as we didnt need to spend loads of cash on attractions or hotels - the historic and cheap motels are the place to be!!! We can't wait to save up and go for an anniversary in the future!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is good production if you like commody mixed with factual information from Billy Connolly while he is out on the road, only one downside, it is a bit rushed and crammed in at certain points. Would of been a bit better if spread over an extra episode.
Reconmend purchasing if you like Billy Connolly.
Reconmend purchasing if you like Billy Connolly.
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Humor and humanity, all along this Mother Road of America that I have been on many times.....Billy makes it real and enjoyable to take this trip along a bit of our history here in America. Highly reccommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love America and want a laugh too buy this!
I love America and have Travelled extensively over the past 27 years i also love the Humour that Billy Connolly has instilled in me since my Teens in the 70s those appearances on... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Child of the 60s
5.0 out of 5 stars
a good guide to the route
I hope to do the route 66 in the near future and this is very informative covering the whole area.
Published 1 month ago by d.knighton
5.0 out of 5 stars
route 66 dvd
this tour was on my bucket list,unfortunately the chances of ever doing it are exceedingly remote ,therefore this dvd is about as close as i will get . well presented by B.C.
Published 1 month ago by derek sproston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps you wanting more!
Great, great,great.....we love Billy,a must watch for all, very informative with lots of humour and the usual BIlly Connolly whit.
Published 1 month ago by Bryan Ingham
5.0 out of 5 stars
route 66 billy C
Good fun dvd , family viewing and hardly any swearing lol. down town mississippi on a trike what more could you want :)Thanks
Published 2 months ago by jj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get your kicks on Route 66
This one-of series has Billy Connolly taking the iconic 2, 488 mile journey down Route 66, USA. From Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KRB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Arrived very quickly. DVD just as expected having seen the TV Shows. Just wanted it to aid the memory so we can do the trip in future.
Published 3 months ago by Viv Penney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Present
We bought this as a present for some friends as we'd seen some episodes and though they might enjoy it- and they did
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. F. V. Mcknight
4.0 out of 5 stars
been there done that
bought it for a present for some one I did this trip with( well part of it). watch television series and thought it was ecellent
Published 4 months ago by just me
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas pressie went down a treat!!
bought this for my brother for Christmas, and loved it. Billy Connolly is funny and adventurous, a great documentary style dvd, worth a watch!
Published 4 months ago by miss i hollywood
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