FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Billy Connolly warns fans being 'targeted' by AI deepfake scams

Billy Connolly has issued a warning to fans after a number of AI deepfake videos impersonating him began to circulate online ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

Sir Billy Connolly warns fans of scammers pretending to be him with AI

The veteran comedian said criminals can use AI to impersonate his voice

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Sir Billy Connolly warns fans of scammers impersonating him online

The comedian said the scammers reach out to fans and ‘create multiple deceptive social media and email accounts’.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 theatre shows to see this summer

Peter Pan has a pop fantasy, Faustus is in Africa, Brian Cox leads a banking satire and Billy Connolly meets the late Alasdair Gray. Elsewhere, the joy of pickling, a landmark jazz album and Elton John’s libel case take centre stage

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit at Eventim Apollo: 'rage, heart and lashings of dark humour'

5/5 The Welsh comedian’s show about his brush with mortality has echoes of early Billy Connolly, he’s that good

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Duncan Campbell obituary

Guardian crime correspondent admired for his determined and scrupulously fair reporting of wrongdoing, including miscarriages of justice

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Sir Billy Connolly to be celebrated at Glasgow music event

Scotland's biggest night of traditional music is set to celebrate Glasgow comedy and folk music legend Sir Billy Connolly.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

Naked Billy Connolly mural unveiled in iconic Glasgow location

A new mural of Billy Connolly that has just been completed in Glasgow's Nelson Mandela Place ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Rosco McClelland wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

The award was created in honour of Sir Billy Connolly, who selects the winner from a shortlist drawn up by panel of judges.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Seven comics on shortlist for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Glasgow International Comedy Festival will announce the winner on March 30, as this year’s event closes.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025