Billy Watson
Comedian. Writer. Traveller. This is the archive — live shows, interviews, books, music, travels and more. Have a look around.
Latest Blog Posts
My 9 Albums That Made Me (and a Few More Lists)
I usually skip social media trends, but the 9 albums that made me challenge was too good to pass up. One list soon turned into several.
John Harris Edinburgh Talk
I became aware of John Harris online and followed his The People’s United Community site TPUC to keep up to date with his talks so when he announced he was going to speak at Edinburgh during my time there for the Festival I made sure I was in the front row with my video camera.
Sol Luckman Interview
Sol Luckman is an author and researcher whose work spans health, consciousness and fiction.
What’s Here
Concerts Hub
Live performances from different bands and artists filmed mainly in Scotland.
Performing Hub
Gigs, stage work and performance footage — the craft in action.
Edinburgh Fringe Hub
Shows, reviews and stories from the world’s biggest arts festival.
Media Hub
Videos, playlists, books, audio — everything in one place.
Interviews Hub
In-depth conversations about comedy, life and everything in between.
Turkey Hub
Adventures abroad — blogs from my time spent living and visiting Turkey.
Featured Highlights
Comcast 2023
I waited 30 years to perform this gig to a crowd that actually gets it 100%.
Tom Stade Interview
An in-depth conversation with the brilliant Tom Stade.
Buckin’ Cunny Funt
Billy’s acclaimed book — funny, frank and completely his own.
Nob Stewart at the Fringe
The full Nob Stewart Edinburgh Festival story.
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 Burnett
5-star Amazon review, Buckin’ Cunny Funt
“The utterly hilarious and uncompromising Billy Watson.”
Speakeasy Comedy Club
Michael O’Bernicia