Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales |
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| Created by | Billy Connolly Nobby Clark Steve Brown |
| Starring | Billy Connolly |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 200 minutes (25 min/episode) |
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| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 2002 |
Get ready to explore the United Kingdom and Ireland with the famous Scottish comedian, Billy Connolly! Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales is an exciting TV series where Billy travels around, shares his funny stories, and shows us amazing places. This show was made by the BBC and first aired in 2002. You could also get it on DVD in 2004 to watch all the adventures.
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Exploring the World with Billy Connolly
This TV series is the third "world tour" Billy Connolly has done. He visits many different cities and countries, sharing his unique view of the world. Each episode is like a mini-adventure!
Episode Guide: Billy's Journeys
Let's see where Billy Connolly travels in each episode of this fun series.
Episode 1: Discovering Dublin
In the very first episode, Billy Connolly starts his adventure in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. He explores the city and shares his thoughts on its history and culture.
Episode 2: Visiting Belfast
Next, Billy travels to Belfast in Northern Ireland. He visits interesting places, including a unique graveyard. He shows us some of the city's special landmarks.
Episode 3: Killarney and Beyond
Still in Ireland, Billy explores the beautiful town of Killarney and the areas around it. He takes us on a journey through the stunning Irish countryside.
Episode 4: Newcastle upon Tyne Adventures
Billy's journey then takes him to England, starting in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. He shares some fun facts, like how the local people, called Geordies, got their nickname.
Episode 5: London's Landmarks
This episode focuses on London, the capital city of England. Billy does some amazing things! He climbs to the top of the famous Big Ben clock tower and takes a boat ride down the River Thames. He even performs at Shakespeare's Globe, a famous theatre.
Episode 6: Manchester and Sheffield
Billy continues his English tour by visiting the cities of Manchester and Sheffield. He explores these busy cities and finds out what makes them special.
Episode 7: Wonders of Wales
The whole seventh episode is dedicated to the beautiful country of Wales. Billy visits Cardiff, the capital city, and explores the amazing Brecon Beacons mountains. He also sees the unique village of Portmeirion.
Episode 8: Bournemouth and the Grand Finale
In the final episode of the series, Billy visits Bournemouth in England. To end his "World Tour" series in a fun and memorable way, Billy often does something silly during the ending credits.
Music from the Tour
The music in the show is also very special! At the end of each episode, you can hear songs by artists like Ralph McTell, Cara Dillon, and Mary Hopkin. They sing different versions of Ralph McTell's song "England," changing the words to fit "Ireland" or "Cymru" (the Welsh name for Wales). Mary Hopkin also sings a Welsh song called "Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn" in the Wales episode. The DVD even has extra songs and music from the series!
