Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia (1996) is a documentary, comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia online in HD.
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Billy Connolly
- Starring: Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-10-28 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (4 votes) |
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Sydney (1996-10-28) — A personal account of Billy's four-month trip Down Under, combining documentary footage with performances from his sell-out shows. The first programme sees him climbing to the top
- E2: La Perouse (1996-11-04) — Billy continues his Antipodean adventure, visiting La Perouse and the capital Canberra, where he finds a city seemingly populated entirely by politicians and civil servants, before
- E3: Newcastle (1996-11-11) — The comedian continues his Antipodean odyssey in New South Wales, beach-fishing for salmon on the coast of industrial city Newcastle, where he also performs to an appreciative audi
- E4: Melbourne (1996-11-18) — Billy admires the sights and sounds of Melbourne, visiting the famous jail at in which Australia's own Robin Hood, Ned Kelly, was executed, and exploring an unusual sanctuary desig
- E5: Perth and Adelaide (1996-11-25) — Billy's Antipodean odyssey continues as he takes in Perth and visits Adelaide, where he enjoys an invigorating dip in the ocean with dolphins, samples a local delicacy known as a f
- E6: Brisbane (1996-12-02) — Billy visits Brisbane, travels to the world's largest sand island where he swims in picturesque Lake McKenzie, and fulfils a lifetime's ambition to loop the loop. After witnessing
- E7: The Outback (1996-12-09) — Billy treks into the Outback to visit the opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where he discovers ingenious locals have found relief from the heat by building their homes underground.
- E8: Darwin (1996-12-16) — 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 Aborigine
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Who created Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia? Billy Connolly.
Where can I watch Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
