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The Glasgow restaurants loved by stars including Billy Connolly and James McAvoy

Michael Keaton, Gordon Ramsay, Billie Eilish, Nigella Lawson and John Hamm are among the celebrities who enjoy dining out at these top Glasgow restaurants.

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Seven must watch Billy Connolly movies to celebrate the Big Yin's 80th birthday

A renowned comedian and presenter of the day, Sir Billy Connolly has also featured in several blockbuster films - here we rank seven of the best movies he has starred in.

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Billy Connolly fans overjoyed by new photo of comedian as he turns 80

‘Hope I look as good at 80 as the Big Yin,’ one fan wrote

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Billy Connolly's star-studded career as we celebrate the Big Yin's 80th birthday

The iconic comedian who hails from Glasgow turns 80 today (November 24), and we've compiled a guide to his life and career to celebrate the man who does it all in the entertainment industry.

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Billy Connolly's 40 funniest jokes and one liners as the Big Yin celebrates 80th birthday

In celebration of the Big Yin's big day, we've pulled together some of his best loved jokes to get your sides splitting.

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The 10 funniest Billy Connolly moments to celebrate the Big Yin's 80th birthday

The Big Yin has been a stalwart in the global comedy scene from 1972 onwards, and is a big part of Glaswegian culture - here we look back on some of his funniest moments.

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Sir Billy Connolly tucks into mince and tatties as he stops by Scots pub for favourite grub

The Big Yin tucked into a big plate of the very Scottish dish at The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha.

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Sir Billy Connolly to be honoured with Bafta Television Fellowship

The 79-year-old Scottish comedian, also known as The Big Yin, will be celebrated for a career spanning more than five decades at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on May 8.

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Billy Connolly fans launch petition to name new Glasgow bridge after comedian

The impressive number of signatures comes less than a week after the petition to name the new £29.5m Govan/Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge after the Big Yin.

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Glasgow petition to name new River Clyde bridge after Billy Connolly secures over 1,700 signatures

The impressive number of signatures comes less than a week after the petition to bestow the new £29.5m Govan/Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge with the Big Yin's name was launched.

Glasgow Live

TV tonight: Billy Connolly, Keith Moon and trucks full of snakes

The Big Yin regales us with tales from his 50-year career in showbiz. Plus: The Fear Index. Here’s what to watch this evening

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