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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Lili Fini Zanuck

John Battsek

Christopher King

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Factual: Life Stories

Music: Jazz & Blues: Blues

30/06/2018

BBC Two - Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs, as well as those of his family, friends, musical collaborators, contemporaries and heroes.

Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton, widely renowned as one of the greatest performers of all time. But behind the scenes lay restlessness and tragedy. The insatiable search to grow his artistic voice left fans surprised as he constantly quit successful bands, from the groundbreaking Yardbirds to 60s supergroup Cream. His isolated pursuit of his craft, and fear of selling out, served as a catalyst for his evolution as an artist. 

Stretching from his traumatic childhood living in a 'house of secrets', to his long struggle with drugs and alcohol, and the tragic loss of his son in a heart-breaking accident, Eric Clapton always found an inner strength and healing in music. 

Told through his own words and songs, as well as those of his family, friends, musical collaborators, contemporaries and many heroes - including BB King, Jimi Hendrix and George Harrison.

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