| Billy Connolly Live 1994 | |
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| Starring | Billy Connolly |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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Billy Connolly Live 1994 is a live comedy video by Billy Connolly from one of 20 nights at the Hammersmith Apollo. [1] It was the best-selling comedy VHS tape in the UK in 1994. [2] Connolly's performances at the Apollo had been well received by critics. [3] [4]
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