The Beatles Anthology

The Beatles, with the 4 members telling their story. It traces the band's journey from Liverpool to their breakup, with remastered audio by Giles Martin and restored footage by Peter Jackson’s team.

Documentary

Seasons

1. One (July '40 to March '63)

Air Date: 2025-11-26

Traces the band members' childhoods in post-war Liverpool, their early rock & roll influences, and the formative Hamburg years. It concludes with the arrival of Ringo Starr and their first UK #1 hit.

2. March '63 – February '64

Air Date: 2025-11-28

The explosion of Beatlemania in the UK, relentless touring across Europe, and the preparation for their first historic trip to the United States.

3. February '64 – July '64

Air Date: 2025-11-28

Covers the Beatles' groundbreaking arrival in America, their legendary Ed Sullivan Show performances, and the filming of their first motion picture, A Hard Day's Night.

4. August '64 – August '65

Air Date: 2025-12-28

The band embarks on a massive U.S. tour, starts experimenting with new sounds (and substances), and films Help! while maintaining their clean-cut public image.

5. August '65 – July '66

Air Date: 2025-11-28

The historic Shea Stadium concert and their world tour in Japan and the Philippines. Musical boundaries shift as they record the landmark albums Rubber Soul and Revolver.

6. July '66 – June '67

Air Date: 2025-11-28

Facing backlash from the "more popular than Jesus" controversy, the band retires from touring to focus on the studio, resulting in the psychedelic masterpiece Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

7. June '67 – July '68

Air Date: 2025-11-28

The death of manager Brian Epstein, the trip to India with the Maharishi, the launch of Apple Corps, and the chaotic but creative period surrounding The White Album.

8. July '68 – The End

Air Date: 2025-11-28

Examines the band’s final years, including the Get Back and Abbey Road sessions, the Rooftop Concert, and the eventual legal and personal dissolution of the group.

9. '94 – '95

Air Date: 2025-11-28

A brand-new finale featuring unseen footage of Paul, George, and Ringo reuniting in the mid-1990s to record "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love," reflecting on their legacy while working on the original Anthology project.

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