The four moments that made The Beatles

The four moments that made The Beatles

Author: The Times April 25, 2025 Duration: 33:40

The Beatles will be the subject of four interconnected films - one for each member - planned for release close together in April 2028. We asked the author of a recent book on The Beatles to tell us how he’d make the films - and what is still left to discover about the most famous band in history. 

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Guest: Ian Leslie, author of John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs

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Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Sam Chantarasak.

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