Hugh Laurie
Himself
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Costume Design
SKETCH-O-VISION
A VERY GOOD USE OF YOUR TIME.
The setup
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The premise
Here’s the bit.
Before the next sketch, Hugh asks costume designer Theresa how she achieves historical accuracy. Her careful explanation gives way to a contemporary office meeting, where a lavish wig and embroidered coat pass without comment. The men discuss business as usual until a tiny costume detail suddenly becomes a matter of concern.
The funny people
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Say it with us
Highly quotable.
They'll write in about the tiniest detail.
I've still got my watch on.
A little extra
Notes from the archive.
Listed as “Costume Design” in sketch guides, this clip also circulates under the title “Costume detail”.
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