Hometown Hero is a series celebrating some of the area's best known and widely-loved names.

First up is one of Glasgow's most famous sons, Billy Connolly.

Born in Anderston and affectionately know as the Big Yin, Connolly's career in comedy, films and TV spans more than 40 years.

An accomplished musician and songwriter, he has made the nation cry with laughter for decades as well as remaining dedicated to charity work.

Awarded the Freedom of Glasgow in 2010, Connolly was described as "arguably the world's best-known Glaswegian" and praised for showing "the world the unique humour, generosity and resilience of Glaswegians".