'Billy Connolly's Big Send Off', ITV Wednesday Night

Ollie_h19 · 07/05/14 - 21:19

Anyone else watching this? It's very interesting and good on BC for tackling a subject many find taboo.

And funny with it!

degsyhufc · 07/05/14 - 21:21

Ollie_h19 wrote: »

Anyone else watching this? It's very interesting and good on BC for tackling a subject many find taboo.

And funny with it!

Recording it. Will be interesting if he can better Karl Pilkington's effort in his series.

hansue · 07/05/14 - 21:40

Im watching it and enjoying it. Original idea for a programme about something that happens to us all.

fleet · 07/05/14 - 21:44

Its very interesting, and subject that we need to be more open about.

toofast · 07/05/14 - 21:45

Enjoying Billy's words of wisdom on this topic.

Par6 · 07/05/14 - 21:52

Billy Connolly and Karl Pilkington should not be mentioned in the same breath.
Enjoying Billy as always although he does look ill/old/greyer than I'd like.

Hayley_baby · 07/05/14 - 21:53

I'm watching its interesting & I love Billy Connolly.

Ollie_h19 · 07/05/14 - 21:53

Par6 wrote: »

Billy Connolly

Say what you see.

Ah, you edited your post. Fair enough.

SaturnV · 07/05/14 - 21:56

I remember him wishing Ken Bigley a big send off.

Hayley_baby · 07/05/14 - 21:59

Always look on the bright side of life

Perfect funeral song

Fairyprincess0 · 07/05/14 - 22:00

Par6 wrote: »

Billy Connolly and Karl Pilkington should not be mentioned in the same breath.
Enjoying Billy as always although he does look ill/old/greyer than I'd like.

He has parkinsons, apparently....

Flat Matt · 07/05/14 - 22:30

Great show. Billy Connolly never disappoints.

Really looking forward to the second part next week.

J.R · 07/05/14 - 23:18

I watched mostly because I like Billy but wasn't sure if I would be able to stay with it - actually found it really interesting and oddly enjoyable. Love the idea of 'Bright Side' for my funeral but doubt my family would go along with it and the hidden switch on the graveside would be hilarious - my dad would have loved that!. Looking forward to next week.

eye3 · 07/05/14 - 23:21

If it gets families talking about death then it's a good thing. It's crazy how we dismiss the subject as if it won't happen.

toofast · 07/05/14 - 23:38

eye3 wrote: »

If it gets families talking about death then it's a good thing. It's crazy how we dismiss the subject as if it won't happen.

It's mad isn't - watching people striving through life to gather ppossessions and wealth, and for what? To die. Ain't nothing coming with us.

Beachhhhhhh · 07/05/14 - 23:45

toofast wrote: »

It's mad isn't - watching people striving through life to gather ppossessions and wealth, and for what? To die. Ain't nothing coming with us.

That is SO true.

Mark39London · 08/05/14 - 07:04

I enjoy his style of presenting and for me, it was spot on for this programme. He approached the subject with enough respect whilst keeping a healthy amount of humour.

The cemetery with family plots for $1M.....More money than sense springs to mind, but hey, if that's what they choose to spend it on, good luck to them.

I thought BC looked every day his 71 years, but I guess his health hasn't been great. Sad really, as I always see him as a larger than life character.

julie_tredgold · 08/05/14 - 09:29

Mark39London wrote: »

I enjoy his style of presenting and for me, it was spot on for this programme. He approached the subject with enough respect whilst keeping a healthy amount of humour.

The cemetery with family plots for $1M.....More money than sense springs to mind, but hey, if that's what they choose to spend it on, good luck to them.

I thought BC looked every day his 71 years, but I guess his health hasn't been great. Sad really, as I always see him as a larger than life character.

I agree not many people have the charm and intelligence to carry this subject but Billy certainly has and did it very well
There is no arrogance or malice with Billy he is ill with Parkinson but is getting on with life and taking it as it comes .I have grown up watching Billy Connolly as my dad was a massive fan
A down to earth gentleman

The Rhydler · 08/05/14 - 12:53

toofast wrote: »

It's mad isn't - watching people striving through life to gather ppossessions and wealth, and for what? To die. Ain't nothing coming with us.

We may aswell all just kill ourselves then. Right now.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 13:07

Speaking of funeral songs - here's 2 that are ideal....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8M8lssnf44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvv-LpTBWVk

Keiō Line · 08/05/14 - 13:08

toofast wrote: »

It's mad isn't - watching people striving through life to gather ppossessions and wealth, and for what? To die. Ain't nothing coming with us.

I think they do it to improve the quality of life for them and their loved ones.

IzzyS · 08/05/14 - 21:54

It made me think of Karl too, the Moaning of Life episode about death. No Kit Kat coffins yet though

I noticed the Asian ladies, their paid to mourn for the dead, aren't they?

I like the countries/states where they have a big party to celebrare the deads life, rather than being really dour, dark and mournful at funerals. The buildings that hold the ashes (I can't remember the term, sorry) was interesting but I still reckon I'd rather be buried.

walterwhite · 09/05/14 - 13:16

I thought it was superb how it wasn't depressing despite being about death, but then I love Billy Connolly and think he could do a documentary about anything and make it interesting.

Chrisca50 · 09/05/14 - 14:15

Great programme - really was an eye opener as to all the different ways people deal with funerals/death. Poor Billy looked frail - didn't sound it but certainly looked it. Nice to have a laugh about it all though. Looking forward to next weeks