Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.0/10
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand
Overview
Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journey's to the other side of the globe to New Zealand, a country he has been visiting since the 1970s and of which he is immensely fond. Billy's extraordinary journey covers the length and breadth of New Zealand and is mixed with the best of his comedy from sell-out shows around the country.Filmed in 2004 during the first leg of his Too Old To Die Young Tour this series is a stunning journey around New Zealand's two islands from the Southern-most tip to the far north where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific. Along the way Billy takes in Maori traditions, sand paintings, whale-watching, a 90 mile beach and much more to give us a fascinating insight into the spectacular scenery, culture and people of this amazing country.
This production, originally released in 2004, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
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Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 2004-11-20
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