Eric Clapton
Standing At The Crossroads

Eric Clapton has had many titles; the World's greatest guitarist, rock legend, even God. But he has also been a drug addict and a drunk. Here we see how the recurring image of the Crossroads has lead Clapton both to the heights and the depths of human experience. Speaking in an exclusive interview and supportedby unrivalled access to the Clapton archives the remarkable story of a truly remarkable man unfolds.

His music is represented with great performances of White Room, Layla, Tears in Heaven, I Feel Free, I Shot the Sheriff, in fact it spans his whole amazing 40 year career. There are also contributions from those who know Clapton and have shared a stage or recording studio with him including Keith Richards, Robert Cray, John Lee Hooker, Mark Knopfler, Sting and Jack Bruce.

Clapton's has been a life touched with tragedy as well as greatness, he has created some of the most brilliant music of our time and has beaten addiction. For the first time this is a chance to hear the whole inside story, direct from the man himself.

Contains additional footage not seen in any TV broadcast of this programme.