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Kelvingrove Art Gallery show celebrates ‘genius’ of artist Byrne

THE first retrospective of the “genius” artist and playwright John Patrick Byrne for more than two decades opens in Glasgow today.

The National (Scotland)

Retrospective of ‘genius’ artist John Patrick Byrne opens in Glasgow

The exhibition, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, is the first into the Paisley-born artist’s work for two decades.

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Marcus Rashford wins top prize at the British Book Awards

Sir Billy Connolly and Marian Keyes both also took home awards.

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Daughters pay touching tribute to 'exceptional mum' who was much loved Troon councillor

Sisters Christine, 64, Hazel 56, Joan, 61, and Heather, 56, have paid a touching tribute to their incredibly, kind, generous and hospitable mum.

Daily Record

Inside Billy Connolly's Parkison's battle as he admits he 'suffers badly' in Bafta speech

British comedy and TV legend Billy Connolly gave a moving and honest update to fans and the academy about his battle with Parkinson's disease following his diagnosis in 2013

Daily Mirror

Billy Connolly gives moving Parkinson’s update as he receives Bafta Fellowship

‘My wife puts on my clothes in the morning and takes them off at night,’ said comedian

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly jokes his career is 'out the window' as he gets Bafta fellowship

The 79-year-old beloved Glasgow comedian was honoured with a prestigious Bafta fellowship on Sunday for a career spanning more than five decades.

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Billy Connolly's BAFTA speech sees comedian open up on Parkinson's battle as he wins award

Much loved comedian Billy Connolly made a TV appearance during Sunday night's BAFTA TV Awards which aired on BBC1

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Sir Billy Connolly gives Parkinson's update as he accepts BAFTAs Fellowship Award

Sir Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later; he made reference to the illness during his pre-recorded acceptance speech for the prestigious Bafta fellowship

Daily Mirror

Sir Billy Connolly gives emotional speech about Parkinson's as he picks up Bafta Fellowship

The Big Yin appeared at the awards via videolink to say thanks for his BAFTA.

Daily Record

Billy Connolly honoured at the Baftas for decades long career

BILLY Connolly joked that he was happy to receive the prestigious Bafta fellowship “now my career is out the window” in a pre-recorded message…

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly jokes his career is ‘out the window’ as he gets Bafta fellowship

The comedian has enjoyed a varied career spanning more than five decades.

The Independent UK

Who are the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 presenters and who is performing during the show?

The red carpet event for the BAFTA TV Awards kicks off at 2pm and will be streamed live on Facebook and Twitter

Manchester Evening News

Woman Who Battled Cancer Five Times Gifted Painting By Sir Billy Connolly

Stace hopes to travel to London for stem cell treatment which she believes could finally cure her but it will cost around £30,000.

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Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly to receive top Bafta award to celebrate five-decade career

SIR Billy Connolly has said he does not let his Parkinson’s disease dictate who he is, as he spoke of his honour at being named the recipient of…

Daily Record

Sir Billy Connolly set for Bafta Fellowship after incredible career spanning over 50 years

The comedian and actor, perhaps the most famous living Scot, will be given the accolade at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on Sunday in London.

Daily Record

Stamping out sexist attitudes in politics must happen now to truly represent Scotland

Record View says that it’s a sad reality that all politicians can expect a degree of abuse online – but women do seem to get it worse.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Deeply honoured’: Billy Connolly to receive Bafta fellowship

Comedian says he does not let Parkinson’s disease dictate who he is, as he speaks of delight at accolade

Glasgow Live

What cast of Glasgow comedy City Lights are up to now - from soaps to stardom

Glasgow has been blessed with many a great TV show set in the city over the years, from Still Game to Rab C. Nesbitt, Taggart and 1984 classic City Lights - but what are the cast doing now?

Glasgow Live

New mural of Billy Connolly 'picking his beak' pops up in Glasgow

The spraypainted mural, by Kilwinning graffiti artist Tragic O'Hara, has appeared on a wall outside SWG3 in the west end of the city.

Glasgow Live

American actress 'begs Hollywood' to cast her as Billy Connolly

Washington-born star Rosa Pasquarella, who starred in Michael Winterbottom-directed flick The Killer Inside Me, thinks she bears a striking resemblance to the Big Yin.

The Guardian - UK

Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain and his tough start: ‘Living with an alcoholic, there wasn’t much I didn’t see’

After his autobiographical debut, about a gay boy growing up in 80s Glasgow, comes another tale that draws on his childhood. Could his glittering fashion career ever have kept the Booker-winner from his roots?

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift set to receive first honorary degree from New York University

The star will become a Doctor of Fine Arts at the awards ceremony in May

Daily Record

Patrick Kielty admits Billy Connolly is only person to ever leave him starstruck

The Northern Irish funnyman said meeting the Big Yin made his 'legs turn to jelly and I couldn't speak'.

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