Billy Watson
Comedian. Writer. Traveller. This is the archive — live shows, interviews, books, music, travels and more. Have a look around.
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Concert Highlights
The first episode of my Concert Highlights show is here. I’ve picked seven of my favourite live moments, from Kirsten Adamson singing Joni Mitchell with After the Last Waltz, to The Boo Radleys, Van Morrison, Pastel, bdrmm, a farewell from Fish and the wonderfully daft Melin Melyn. Read the stories behind every song below.
Sex, Drugs & Marriage – Movie 7 – School Days
Chapter 7 of Sex, Drugs and Marriage by Billy Watson – School Days. From the Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Mike Williams Interviews
Mike Williams is the man behind the Sage of Quay platform where he creates content exploring topics like the replacement of Paul McCartney, the engineering of the 1960s counterculture and many other subjects that sit outside the mainstream.
Featured Highlights
Turkeygate
Tom Stade Interview
Buckin’ Cunny Funt
Nob Stewart at the Fringe
What People Say
“The incredibly deeply investigated, astute and hilarious Billy Watson.”
Craig Campbell
Comedian
“I wouldnae say Billy was Philip Larkin, but he is his own man, and this book is a treasure.”
Peter
5-star Amazon review, Buckin’ Cunny Funt
“The utterly hilarious and uncompromising Billy Watson.”
Speakeasy Comedy Club
Edinburgh venue