Beatles About
A collection of programmes celebrating the the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ breakthrough year (1963), and first official number one – From Me To You.
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The Beatles join Ken Dodd
Doddy welcomes the Beatles 鈥� recorded on John Lennon鈥檚 23rd birthday on 9th October. With John Laurie. From 1963.
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Mitch Benn Is the 37th Beatle
Musical satirist Mitch Benn explores his comedy connections to the Beatles, and its elusive "fifth" member.
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Sorry Boys You Failed The Audition
What might have happened if George Martin had turned the Beatles down? Comedy drama set in 1962.
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The New Elizabethans 鈥� John Lennon / Paul McCartney
James Naughtie assesses the pair at the creative heart of the Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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One Two Three Four 鈥� The Beatles In Time, by Craig Brown
Decades on, the National Trust recreate the Beatles鈥� childhood homes. Read by Mark McGann, Kate Robbins and Craig Brown...
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When Elvis Met The Beatles
One August night in 1965, Elvis Presley invited The Beatles to visit with him at his Los Angeles mansion.
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With A Little Help From My Friends...
The story of Brian Epstein during his hectic, turbulent years of managing The Beatles.
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Lennon: A Week in the Life
When just 40 turn up to John Lennon's memorial service, his old pal Sam Leach is forced to act.
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A Point of View 鈥� Beatle Time
Adam Gopnik celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first concert and ponders what it is that makes their music endure.
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Great Lives 鈥� John Lennon
Cultural commentator, John Harris champions singer John Lennon. With Matthew Parris and expert witness Barry Miles.
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The Frost Tapes 鈥� The Beatles
David Frost meets the Beatles: From Paul McCartney鈥檚 roots to Ringo Starr鈥檚 big break. With David鈥檚 son, Wilfred.
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Frankly Speaking 鈥� Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, discusses his career in the 91热爆 91热爆 Service's interview series.
