Episodes

  • Ringo Starr

    Ringo Starr
    Mar 22 2021
    In this special bonus episode taken from his press conference, Ringo Starr shares the experience of making his new EP Zoom In during lockdown, reminisces about his Hamburg days and says playing with The Beatles was full of laughs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Happy birthday John

    Happy birthday John
    Oct 9 2020
    Today, we mark what should have been John Lennon's 80th birthday with a celebration of his life in the words of the people who knew him.They include his sister Julia Baird, 'Fifth Beatle' Pete Best, the Liver Birds, art college friend Helen Anderson and Quarryman Rod Davis.Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Beatles myths and conspiracy theories

    Beatles myths and conspiracy theories
    Oct 5 2020
    This week we hear from Cavern Club tour guide Dale Roberts, whose job it is to dispel some of the wacky stories surrounding the band.He tells us the truth behind some of the myths and that famous conspiracy theory about Paul McCartney.Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The Beatles' musical influences with Peter Hooton

    The Beatles' musical influences with Peter Hooton
    Sep 28 2020
    Peter Hooton, of the Liverpool band The Farm and chair of the city’s Beatles Legacy Group, is this week's guest.He is determined to give credit to the musicians who inspired the group, including Black American singer-songwriters such as Chuck Berry.Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Mal Evans' missing archive

    Mal Evans' missing archive
    Sep 21 2020
    Mal Evans was a part time bouncer at the Cavern Club when Beatles manager Brian Epstein asked him to become the band’s roadie.He travelled with them on tour and even appeared in some of their films - and along the way it’s thought he collected things for a personal archive that was lost when he died.This story inspired this week’s guest, author Caroline Smailes, whose book The Finding of Martha Lost features Mal’s missing belongings.Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Fab 4 Taxi Tours

    Fab 4 Taxi Tours
    Sep 14 2020
    This week we’re taking a tour of some of The Beatles’ haunts in Liverpool city centre - as well as places that are key to the story of the band.Our guide is Phil Gerrard, one of the drivers for Fab 4 Taxi Tours, which takes thousands of tourists and locals around Beatles sites each year.Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen KirwinFind out more about Fab 4 Taxi Tours at https://fab4taxitours.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Argentine John Lennon

    The Argentine John Lennon
    Sep 7 2020
    Javier Parisi, known as the Argentine John Lennon, is so like him that even John’s and family friends find it uncanny.Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Brian Epstein's stolen briefcase

    Brian Epstein's stolen briefcase
    Aug 31 2020
    We get a sneak preview of some of the fascinating new items of memorabilia about to go on display at the Beatles Story attraction in Liverpool. They include Brian Epstein's stolen briefcase and T-shirts designed by Ringo Starr.Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins