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Billy Connolly to reflect on his career in new series following Parkinson's diagnosis

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Sir Billy, 78, who is affectionately known as The Big Yin, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from performing live shows in 2018.

He said of the series: “I’m really looking forward to sharing a few of my favourite moments from over the years...it’s been brilliant, and I hope you’ll come along for the ride.”The series has been commissioned by UKTV’s Iain Coyle, who said: “This is a career highlight, working with one of, if not the, greatest comedians ofall time.”Series director Mike Reilly added: “I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with Billy for some time, and the one thing that never ceases to amaze me is how easy he makes it for everyone to be in his company, how the laughter, the pearls of wisdom and the shaggy dog.

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