The Beatles and the BBC backdrop

The Beatles and the BBC 2023

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , Music
Production Company BBC Music
Release Date 4 November 2023
66 mins
Cast
Paul McCartney Self (archive footage)
John Lennon Self (archive footage)
George Harrison Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr Self (archive footage)
George Martin Self (archive footage)