Big Banana Feet (1976)
in cinemas across the UK from 10 May
Capturing ‘The Big Yin’ on and off stage during his 1975 tour of Ireland, Big Banana Feet is a captivating record of Billy Connolly on the cusp of international stardom.
Director Murray Grigor and cinematographer David Peat present Connolly at his beguiling best, using humour & charm to successfully navigate the political tensions of 1970s Dublin and Belfast.
For some reason, the first thing which popped into my head when I saw this shield on the vaulted ceiling under the Tron Steeple was Billy Connolly and this famous quote:
"Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on."
Today in Glasgow is a day to be windswept and interesting, just like this mural of Jack Vettriano's 'Dr Connolly I Presume' on Dixon Street, which was created to celebrate Billy Connolly's 75th Birthday in 2017.