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Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

  • 65 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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The Personal History of David Copperfield review

A gentle period comedy that lacks Armando Iannucci's signature bite.

Steve Dinneen, City AM, 24th January 2020

The Personal History of David Copperfield review

A much needed update to a classic story, Armando Iannucci paves the way for the modern period piece.

Becky Kukla, The Digital Fix, 22nd January 2020

Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

Dev Patel leads a vast ensemble cast that is the great strength of this adaptation.

Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 22nd January 2020

Review - The Personal History of David Copperfield

It is a rollicking ride. A bit too rollicking, if I'm honest, careening through the 350,000 word novel at breakneck speed.

Susan Singfield, Bouquets & Brickbats, 22nd January 2020

Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie talk about reunion 'often'

Hugh Laurie has said he and Stephen Fry "often" discuss reforming their comedy double act, 25 years after their sketch show, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, ended.

BBC, 21st January 2020

The Personal History of David Copperfield review

The London film festival opened with Armando Iannucci's larger-than-life adaptation of the Dickens crowdpleaser, starring Dev Patel as Copperfield.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2019

The past Edinburgh Comedy Award winners you should know

Before we find out who won this year's prize, we've taken a look back over some of the most significant wins since the Edinburgh Comedy Awards began.

Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 21st August 2019

Edinburgh preview: Returning Champions

It's hard to stay away from Edinburgh whether you are new to the comedy game or an old hand. This year there are a number of brilliant comedians coming back who have won the Edinburgh Comedy Award, best known as the Perrier but now sponsored by digital channel Dave. You can only win the top award once and there are certainly easier ways to make money, so why come back? It must be for the sheer fun and the incredible buzz of the Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th July 2019

Blackadder stars meet to discuss Series 5

The stars of Blackadder have reportedly agreed to reunite, after having met up in London to discuss the idea of bringing back the hit sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2019

Hugh Laurie to make Fringe comeback

Hollywood star Hugh Laurie is to make a comeback at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - nearly 40 years after shooting to fame at the event.

Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 11th June 2019

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