Bill Nighy reads extracts from guitar legend Eric Clapton's monumental life story. 5/6. Eric is dealing with his drinking problem.

In New York, Clapton's musical career went into overdrive as he promoted the Fresh Cream album and recorded Disraeli Gears in just one week. But the group was soon to disband.

Bill Nighy reads extracts from guitar legend Eric Clapton's monumental life story. Eric is raised by his grandparents, thinking they are his parents. Show more

Bill Nighy reads extracts from guitar legend Eric Clapton's monumental life story. The Yardbirds era, and Eric is fast learning to play the guitar.

Eric admits to being an alcoholic and seeks help from a treatment centre.

After leaving the Yardbirds, Eric joined The Bluesbreakers before forming his own band with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. He called the band Cream. Show more