Without make, model of each laptop and tv the answer must be "connect the output of the laptop to a compatible input on the TV." Many hoped for a better answer!
As to question 2, you need a HD TV to see this in HD.
Bob
1.How do I connect my laptop to TV to view You Tube programme?
2 How can I see You Tube programme in HD,on Analogue/Digital
TV?

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