40 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestThe comedian takes a poignant trip to Russell, visiting the oldest church in New Zealand, where wife Pamela Stephenson's parents are buried. He discovers the public toilets in Kavakava have become something of a tourist attraction and visits the historic site in Waitangi where the treaty between the British and the Maori was signed. Billy reaches the end of his journey at the northernmost tip of the country, a site from which the Maori believe their souls depart on the journey to Havaiki , their ancestral home
Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journey's to the other side of the globe to New Zealand, a country he has been visiting since the 1970s and of which he is immensely fond. Billy's extraordinary journey covers the length and breadth of New Zealand and is mixed with the best of his comedy from sell-out shows around the country.Filmed in 2004 during the first leg of his Too Old To Die Young Tour this series is a stunning journey around New Zealand's two islands from the Southern-most tip to the far north where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific. Along the way Billy takes in Maori traditions, sand paintings, whale-watching, a 90 mile beach and much more to give us a fascinating insight into the spectacular scenery, culture and people of this amazing country.
Acting
Connolly's unscripted rants to camera are masterclass in controlled chaos.
Cinematography
Helicopter shots of Milford Sound will ruin your actual vacation photos.
Creator
Billy Connolly
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Connolly filmed this between Parkinson's diagnosis and going public — watch for subtle hand tremor moments he jokes away.
The series helped boost Scottish tourism to NZ by 15% in 2005; Kiwi tourism boards still reference 'the Billy effect'.
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