# Where to watch Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime (2017) in the UK

> Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime (2017) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 59 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T02:36:00.256Z)  

## Synopsis

Celebrating Billy Connolly's 75th birthday and 50 years in the business, three Scottish artists - John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel MacLean - each create a new portrait of the Big Yin. As he sits with each artist, Billy talks about his remarkable life and career which has taken him from musician and pioneering stand-up to Hollywood star and national treasure.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Billy%20Connolly%3A%20Portrait%20of%20a%20Lifetime)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime for free in the UK?**

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime (2017) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/463886/billy-connolly-portrait-of-a-lifetime-2017
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/toaHSyuWEgNc33pY0fFKCzS0CjQ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/463886/billy-connolly-portrait-of-a-lifetime-2017.json

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