Best Billy Connolly films: 5 of the best films starring the Big Yin from Muppet Treasure Island to Mrs Brown

Sir Billy Connolly is one of Scotland’s favourite sons and the 80-year-old is widely-regarded as one of the greatest standup comedians of all time – as well as being an accomplished actor and artist.

With the National Theatre of Scotland’s new celebration of his life, ‘Dear Billy’, currently touring Scotland, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at five of his greatest screen performances – and what streaming services you can find them on.

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Mrs Brown (ITVX)

Connolly’s critically-acclaimed performance in 1997’s Mrs Brown earned him a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. He plays John Brown, a royal servant whose close relationship with Queen Victoria (played by Judi Dench) led to rumour and scandal.

Muppet Treasure Island (Disney+)

Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling story gets a Muppet makeover courtesy of Brian Henson, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and friends. Sir Billy plays Billy Bones, a former pirate who holds the secret to finding the treasure, only to reach an untimely end.

What We Did In The Holidays (BBC iPlayer)

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This charming comedy drama shot entirely in Scotland sees a troubled couple, played by David Tennant and Rosamund Pike, try to hide their marital breakdown from their family at a big birthday party. Their three children seem to have other ideas though when they are reunited with their beloved grandfather, played by Connolly.

Brave (Disney+)

A Scottish Highlands-set Disney Pixar classic, Brave tells the story of a flame-haired Scottish princess who must undo a curse on her mother that resulted from a witch granting her an ill-fated wish. Connolly plays King Fergus alongside a Scotland-centric cast including Kelly Macdonald, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd and Craig Ferguson.

Quartet (Disney+)

The Big Yin more than holds his own against acting heavyweights Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon in Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut. Based on a play of the same name, the gentle comedy drama sees residents of a under-threat home for retired professional musicians organise a gala concert to raise vital funds.