The Beatles - made up of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison - were the biggest band the world has ever seen. Recording together for just over seven years, setting unprecedented sales, and revolutionising songwriting, theirs was a stardom that burned brightly, but quickly.
So who were the four ordinary Liverpudlian teenagers befor ... Show More
May 2025
This Moment in Music History for 05-05-2025
On May 5th, 1962, an extraordinary event took place that would forever change the course of popular music history. The Beatles, a relatively unknown band from Liverpool, England, auditioned for George Martin at EMI Studios in London. This fateful meeting marked the beginning of a ... Show More
2m 37s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Feb 2025
This Moment in Music History for 02-07-2025
On February 7th, 1964, The Beatles arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, marking the beginning of the British Invasion in music history. Thousands of screaming fans greeted the four lads from Liverpool as they stepped off the plane, eager to catch a g ... Show More
1m 47s
Oct 2024
This Moment in Music History for 10-18-2024
On October 18, 1957, Paul McCartney made his debut performance with John Lennon's band, The Quarrymen, at a social club in Liverpool, England. This event marked the beginning of a legendary musical partnership that would change the course of music history.<br /><br />McCartney, t ... Show More
1m 52s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 6. Now And Then
In the final episode of Eras: The Beatles we hear the story behind The Beatles final single ‘Now and Then’, including new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Narrated by Martin Freeman, the episode also features insight on the new track from Sean Ono Lennon, Olivia Ha ... Show More
30 m
May 2025
This Moment in Music History for 05-30-2025
On May 30th, 1968, The Beatles began recording what would become their ninth studio album, "The Beatles," more commonly known as "The White Album." This double album, released on November 22nd of the same year, marked a significant shift in the band's creative process and musical ... Show More
2m 17s
May 2025
This Moment in Music History for 05-19-2025
On May 19th, 1962, a significant event in music history took place at the Ivor Novello Awards in London, England. The ceremony, which celebrates outstanding achievements in songwriting and composing, witnessed the first meeting between two legends who would go on to shape the cou ... Show More
2m 16s
Aug 6
The Beatles' "Help!": A Cry for Support, a Musical Triumph
On August 6th in music history, one significant event took place in 1965 when the legendary rock band, The Beatles, released their album "Help!" in the United Kingdom. This was their fifth studio album and it featured a mix of rock, pop, and folk-influenced songs that showcased t ... Show More
2m 53s