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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.

29 minutes

Last on

Thu 26 May 2011 19:00

Music Played

  • Hugh Laurie

    Tipitina

  • David Bowie

    Fame

  • The Beatles

    Help!

  • Muddy Waters

    Honeybee

  • Willie Dixon

    I Can't Quit You Baby

  • Bob Dylan

    Simple Twist of Fate

  • The Oscar Peterson Trio

    Hallelujah Time

  • Hugh Laurie

    St James Infirmary

  • Percy Mayfield

    Cry Baby

  • John Lee Hooker

    Boogie Chillin'

  • Hugh Laurie

    You Don't Know My Mind

  • Hugh Laurie

    Baby Please Make a Change

  • Dr. John

    Such a Night

  • Hugh Laurie

    After You've Gone

  • Hugh Laurie

    Tipitina

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