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Playing Under the Piano: 'Comedy gold' Sunday Times

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Playing Under the Piano: 'Comedy gold' Sunday Times by Hugh Bonneville is a delightful memoir from the well-loved actor. It offers a humorous and engaging look at his life and career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his time on stage and screen. The book paints a vivid picture of the people and experiences that have shaped his life, all told with Bonneville's signature wit and charm.
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If you're a fan of captivating life stories filled with wit and charm, you might enjoy this memoir. Authored by the much-loved actor Hugh Bonneville, it offers delightful anecdotes from his career and personal life, bringing both laughter and heartfelt moments. His unique perspective and engaging storytelling make it a compelling read for those who appreciate biographies tinged with humour and sincerity.

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The laugh-out-loud, poignant memoir from one of Britain's most accomplished actors

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Hugh Bonneville is one of Britain's most accomplished actors, whose credits include Downton Abbey, W1A, and the Paddington films.

'I don't remember when I last read a book that gave me so many laughs' Christina Patterson, Sunday Times

'Tremendously entertaining' Rachel Cooke, Observer

'A writer of considerable urbanity and wit' Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph

'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll love Hugh even more' Woman & Home

Hugh Bonneville is one of Britain's most accomplished actors, familiar to audiences worldwide for his roles in Notting Hill, the Paddington films, and Downton Abbey. From getting his big break as Third Shepherd in the school nativity play to mistaking a Hollywood star for an estate agent, Hugh creates a brilliantly vivid picture of a career on stage and screen.

What is it like working with Judi Dench and Julia Roberts, or playing Robert de Niro's right leg, or not being Gary Oldman, twice? A wickedly funny storyteller, Hugh also writes with poignancy about his father's dementia and of his mother, whose life in the secret service only emerged after her death.

Whether telling stories of working with divas, Dames, or a bear with a penchant for marmalade, this is a richly entertaining account of his life as an actor.

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Hugh Bonneville's Playing Under the Piano has garnered acclaim for its warmth, charm, and humour. Critics praise the memoir for being a tremendously entertaining and insightful account of an actor's life, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments interwoven with touching personal anecdotes, particularly about Bonneville's family. His engaging storytelling and modest self-reflection leave readers delighted and emotionally moved, offering a vivid picture of life on stage and screen.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349145143

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Hugh Bonneville was born in London in 1963. After school in Sherborne, Dorset, and studying Theology at Cambridge, Hugh became a professional actor in 1985. His career has spanned radio, television, film and stage, including appearances at the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West End. He received two Emmy nominations for his performance as Robert Crawley in Downton Abbey, and BAFTA nominations for his roles in Iris, Twenty Twelve and W1A. He lives in West Sussex with his wife, Lulu Williams. They have a son, Felix.

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