Billy Connolly - Journey to the Edge of the World product reviews

How can you put this into mere words?! I don't know... not in a way that will really illustrate the majesty... but I am going to try. Please forgive me if this doesn't do it justice.

In this series, the scenery alone is breathtaking... from high atop glaciers above the line of the arctic circle, through to scenic roadways alongside oceans. Vistas of land, water and ice as seen from the air, fish and whales as seen from the water... and old cultures as seen through new eyes. Throw in a dash of typical Billy wit and some anecdotal narrative and you have magic, on two shiny discs.

Also included is 50 minutes of footage not shown on TV, video diaries and behind-the-scenes footage shot during the journey that never made it past the TV editing bench. (They had to make room for adverts I suppose, more's the pity.) This really does bring a hidden world out into the western world's eyes. If we all could experience this wonderous journey, I am sure our outlook on how wonderful this planet really is would be reaffirmed. Let's take all the polluters and drag them along, show them what they are really destroying. Make them explain their actions to the people being immediately affected by their corporate actions.

Overall, I really can't put my feelings into words. To have shared even this second-hand experience was an experience that blew me away. To walk those steps myself would be miraculous, I believe. I laughed along with Billy, my heart bled when his did, it swelled with pride at how the heart of Scotland beats strong in Canada (of all places!)... and I'm barely even 128th Scotish myself! If you want to watch 3 hours of 'amazing' then this is it. You shouldn't watch it alone, bring the kids... let them see these wonders before they are gone, even if only by televised proxy. It may help them decide to save what's left when they are able.