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New Zealand's much-loved comedian and entertainer Billy T James tells the story of his heart transplant operation at Greenlane Hospital, in 1989, and his subsequent recovery. The documentary, much of which is filmed at the hospital (sometimes even from bed, as Billy re-enacts his operation) also features five other patients who he became close to over the months while they waited for their hearts. Entertaining as well as educational, the film includes a musical number with Max Cryer, dressed as a surgeon, joined in song by Billy and Don Selwyn.
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Television, 1990 (Excerpts)
Billy’s triumphant return to performing after his heart transplant
Television, 1992 (Full Length)
A collection of classic skits from the Billy T James Show
Television, 1997 (Excerpts)
A daughter’s perspective on the life of Billy T James
Television, 1992 (Full Length Episode)
Highlights from Billy T's skit based series
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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