Sir Billy Connolly has been announced as a major figure at this year's Edinburgh Television Festival. The telly fest, which normally takes places as Edinburgh's International Conference Centre, will be taking place digitally this year due to Covid restrictions.
However it plans to return to its home in Scotland in 2022. Organisers have confirmed that Sir Billy will be presented with the Edinburgh Television Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his immeasurable contribution to the industry.Glasgow born Billy, who now lives in the States, will talk about his incredible life as actor, musician, artist and author during a special broadcast for this year's event.He will be interviewed by his own wife, writer and performer Dr Pamela.
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