BECOMING THE BEATLES

'Becoming The Beatles

'Old friends and former colleagues of the Beatles recount the compelling early days of the Fab Four, casting new light on the band's formation in working class Liverpool, through to their initial performances in clubs in Hamburg and their first appearances on film. Their first PR Tony Barrow and Sam Leach, one of the first promoters to book the band, are among those discussing the extraordinary rise to fame, along with Gerry Marsden of rival band Gerry and the Pacemakers, their first tour manager Allan Williams and celebrity fans including Len Goodman and Tony Booth.  (51:51)