The Sounds of Hugh Laurie: A Culture Show Special
Hugh Laurie speaks to Alan Yentob about the role music has played in his life and career in a Culture Show special.
Hugh Laurie was best known for playing bumbling British toffs until he reinvented his onscreen persona in the role of House MD, and became the highest paid actor in the world. One skill that features throughout his meteoric career is a facility for music, from Bertie Wooster bashing out Minnie the Moocher to House dueting with a patient.
Now though, Laurie has finally put his music centre stage. As he releases an album of New Orleans blues titled Let Them Talk, he speaks with Alan Yentob about the role music has played in his life and career.
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Hugh's extreme reaction to piano lessons
Duration: 00:46
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Hugh Laurie playing 'St. James Infirmary'
Duration: 01:02
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Hugh Laurie
Tipitina
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David Bowie
Fame
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The Beatles
Help!
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Muddy Waters
Honeybee
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Willie Dixon
I Can't Quit You Baby
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Bob Dylan
Simple Twist of Fate
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The Oscar Peterson Trio
Hallelujah Time
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Hugh Laurie
St James Infirmary
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Percy Mayfield
Cry Baby
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John Lee Hooker
Boogie Chillin'
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Hugh Laurie
You Don't Know My Mind
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Hugh Laurie
Baby Please Make a Change
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Dr. John
Such a Night
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Hugh Laurie
After You've Gone
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Hugh Laurie
Tipitina
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