The Beatles and the BBC

The Beatles and the BBC

7.5

Nov 04 2023

1h 6m

Music, Documentary

The relationship between The Beatles and the BBC has always been a special and fascinating one. This special looks back at some key moments that saw the BBC document the band’s journey as they went from Merseybeat heroes with mop-tops and MBEs to seeing out the sixties as long-haired heroes of the counter-culture.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)