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Playing Under the Piano

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Playing Under the Piano

By: Hugh Bonneville
Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville
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This exclusive recording includes 6 extended chapters that are unique to the audiobook.

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

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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Critic reviews

"Utterly charming." (Jack Whitehall)

"Deliciously naughty." (Celia Imrie)

"A gorgeous book." (Richard Curtis)
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I was captivated by this delightful book from the beginning. Read by Hugh, his melodious voice telling his story with self deprecating humour and honesty. I didn’t want it to end.

Delightful

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Such a lovely, heartwarming and very funny account of one of the country’s finest actors.

Wonderful and insightful

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio book, especially as it’s narrated by the mesmerising voice of this actor/author. Wonderfully written and executed.

BETTER THAN A MARMALADE SANDWICH

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Thank you for this wonderful insight into your professional and personal life written and read so well.

Excellent heartwarming listen

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Kept my attention throughout. I had no previous knowledge of all Hugh’s theatre background which was quite remarkable, his journey into films and tv was fascinating. Well worth the read.

Excellent read

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Beautifully narrated by the author and brilliantly gossipy and sad by turns. I was sorry when it ended!

Enthralling from start to end

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Touching, funny and informative. Really enjoyed it. Loved the narration which brought to life the anecdotes.

Lovely

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Funny and sometimes moving. Will miss not listening to this wonderful book read by Hugh.

An absolute must read!

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I don’t know what I was expecting but I have really enjoyed every minute. I’ve even rewatched some of the films/shows he mentions. I hope he does snother one.

Hilarity and sadness

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Excellent book made even more joyful as it’s brilliantly read by Hugh, bringing it all to life wonderfully. This is one I’ll be listening to again.

Heartily recommend

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