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Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

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Celebrating Billy Connolly's 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel MacLean - each create a new portrait of the Big Yin. As he sits with each artist, Billy talks about his…

DirectorLiam McArdle
ProducersLiam McArdle·Pauline Law

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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Cast · Directed by Liam McArdle

BCBilly Connolly
Billy Connolly
Himself
JBJohn Byrne
John Byrne
Himself
JV
Jack Vettriano
Himself
RMRachel Maclean
Rachel Maclean
Herself

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Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime?

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime on Netflix?

No, Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

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No, Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

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Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.