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Lou Reed: A Culture Show Special

Lou Reed discusses the recreation of his 1973 cult album, Berlin with Lauren Laverne. Plus contributions from collaborators and admirers including Anthony Heggarty and Peter Hook.

As he brings his Berlin tour to Britain, Lou Reed talks to The Culture Show's Lauren Laverne about why he's recreating his cult 1973 album. Reed reminisces about Andy Warhol and The Factory, the Velvet Underground, and how he felt about the critical response to the album on its initial release. Also featuring exclusive footage of Reed performing as he rehearses for the Berlin tour, and contributions from collaborators and admirers including Anthony Heggarty and Peter Hook.

50 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Jun 200723:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterLauren Laverne
ParticipantLou Reed

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Jun 200723:30

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