Billy Connolly Route 66 TV1, 2 Feb 8.30pm

**Murray** · 2nd February 2012, 12:15

Could be worth a watch as a well renowned Bike enthusiast!!!

**ellipsis** · 2nd February 2012, 12:37

Originally Posted by Murray

Could be worth a watch as a well renowned Bike enthusiast!!!

...you mean a funny git that rides a tricycle...

**Lucyloo** · 2nd February 2012, 13:30

I read the book that this series is based on over Chirstmas and really enjoyed it. Am looking forward to the TV series.

**Whisper** · 2nd February 2012, 13:57

I have read the book too....bloody hard case. Series should be good.

**banditrider** · 2nd February 2012, 19:12

Got the book too. Didn't think it was that great but expect that the series should be a lot better. Loved his tour of NZ, Oz and UK.

**NZsarge** · 2nd February 2012, 19:15

Originally Posted by banditrider

Got the book too. Didn't think it was that great but expect that the series should be a lot better. Loved his tour of NZ, Oz and UK.

Agreed, tv series were good watching, will be catching the program tonight. Billy as absolutely outstanding in concert, a must see.

**scumdog** · 2nd February 2012, 19:17

I've done Rt 66 so it will be interesting to see what Connolly has to say about it.

(Most of it's shagged from neglect etc)

**oldrider** · 2nd February 2012, 19:25

Originally Posted by scumdog

I've done Rt 66 so it will be interesting to see what Connolly has to say about it.

(Most of it's shagged from neglect etc)

I would really like to ride it too, I have a lot in common with the road! (not neglected by her indoors, just shagged by self neglect through procrastination)

**PrincessBandit** · 2nd February 2012, 21:53

Originally Posted by oldrider

I would really like to ride it too, I have a lot in common with the road! (not neglected by her indoors, just shagged by self neglect through procrastination)

I was just saying to Balu while we watched it tonight how great it would be to ride it ourselves. Dreams are free...!

**Bob** · 3rd February 2012, 01:32

I've been on a small section of Route 66, so was interested when Billy went to Selignan and met Angel (who was instrumental in saving as much of Route 66 as has been).

For me, the best bit about Billy Connolly's road trips is his ability to meet and engage with people and draw interesting conversations out of them. Makes for very entertaining watching

Compare to Charley Boorman's latest thing in Canada. You learned little about the place and people, it was more a jaunt for Charley and team caught on camera. I've spoken to Charley and he is an engaging and entertaining person, so I don't get the direction of his shows. They just seem to miss somewhere.