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Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia

Series Overview

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia is the second in a line of ‘world tours’ that follow comedian Billy Connolly on his various travels across the globe. Filmed in 1995, Connolly takes the viewer on a scenic and informative tour of Australia, intercut with scenes from his stand-up comedy act at various venues around the country. The tour takes in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs and Fraser Island. On the way, Connolly also experiences and demonstrates several Australian customs, traditions, and attractions, including swimming with the dolphins in Perth, eating a pie floater in Adelaide, and several museums and galleries, most of which feature some form of Aboriginal art.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

40 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – 1996

Premiered: Mon, Oct 28, 1996

Created By
Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 16, 1996

Season 1, Episode 8: “Darwin”

The comedian reaches his final destination, Darwin, where he arms himself with bait in a bid to lure hungry crocodiles inhabiting the Adelaide River. Later, he joins Tiwi Aborigines on a boat trip to Bathurst Island and taste-tests such local delicacies as mud crabs, mangrove worms and barbecued frill-necked lizards, then braves a storm to go fishing for barramundi

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nobby Clark

Department Leadership Roster

Nobby Clark

Director

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What is Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia about?

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia is the second in a line of ‘world tours’ that follow comedian Billy Connolly on his various travels across the globe. Filmed in 1995, Connolly takes the viewer on a scenic and informative tour of Australia, intercut with scenes from his stand-up comedy act at various venues around the country. The tour takes in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs and Fraser Island. On the way, Connolly also experiences and demonstrates several Australian customs, traditions, and attractions, including swimming with the dolphins in Perth, eating a pie floater in Adelaide, and several museums and galleries, most of which feature some form of Aboriginal art.

How many seasons does Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia have?

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia?

Key cast members in Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia include Billy Connolly.

Who created or directed Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia?

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia was developed and directed by Nobby Clark.