The Beatles and the BBC

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 McCartneySelf (archive footage)
• John LennonSelf (archive footage)
• George HarrisonSelf (archive footage)
• Ringo StarrSelf (archive footage)
• George MartinSelf (archive footage)