STUDIO loves The Beatles

Next month STUDIO presents a series of Beatles documentaries in celebration of the Fab Four, including an Australian premiere documentary.

From 6.30pm on Saturday 5 April, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and Roberta Flack join John Lennon on stage in John Lennon: One To One, his memorable 1972 concert filmed live at Madison Square Garden. At 7.30pm, STUDIO explores the legacy of Beatlemania, including Liverpool’s annual International Beatles Week Festival, where tribute acts from over 20 countries meet to celebrate the Fab Four in Yeah Yeah Yeah. At 8.30pm, Paul Mccartney: Live Kisses captures one magical night in the City of Angels when Paul McCartney decided to bring his favourite pop classics and originals to life at Capitol Studios. Behind a great band, there was a great woman. From 9.30pm, STUDIO Loves presents Good Ol’ Freda, a moving documentary that explores the journey of Freda Kelly – lifelong secretary to The Beatles – as she reflects on her career working for one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music. Beatlemania truly erupts at 11pm with BBC Electric Proms: Paul Mccartney which sees Beatles frontman Paul McCartney joined by a special string section in a showcase concert spanning his illustrious multi-decade career.

Saturday 5 April 6.30pm
John Lennon: One to One
Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and Roberta Flack join John Lennon on stage in this memorable 1972 concert, filmed live at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Saturday 5 April 7.30pm
Yeah Yeah Yeah
A look at the legacy of Beatlemania, including Liverpool’s annual International Beatles Week Festival, where tribute acts from over 20 countries meet to celebrate the Fab Four. Fifty years since the release of The Beatles’ first single “Love Me Do”, this documentary looks at the legacy of Beatlemania today. Focussing on the world-famous International Beatles Week Festival, it talks to mop-topped tribute bands from over 20 countries, who descend on Liverpool every year to celebrate the most successful band in rock’n’roll.

Saturday 5 April 8.30pm
Paul McCartney: Live Kisses
This live performance special captures the magical night of February 9 in the City of Angels – coincidentally, the 48th anniversary of The Beatles’ U.S. TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show no less -when Paul McCartney decided to bring Kisses On The Bottom, his newly released collection of pop standards and two originals, to life at the very same Capitol Studios where much of the album was created.

Saturday 5 April 9.30pm
Good Ol’ Freda – Australian Television Premiere
Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no concept of how far they would go, Freda had faith in The Beatles from the beginning and The Beatles had faith in her. Many people came in and out of the band’s circle as they grew to international stardom, but Freda remained a staple because of her unfaltering loyalty and dedication. As The Beatles’ devoted secretary and friend, Freda was there as history unfolded; she was witness to the evolution – advances and setbacks, breakthroughs and challenges – of the greatest band in history. For the first time in 50 years, Freda shares her story.
One of few films with the support of the living Beatles and featuring original Beatles music, this stunning film offers an insider perspective on the beloved band that changed the music industry forever.

Saturday 5 April 11.00pm
BBC Electric Proms: Paul McCartney
Each year the BBC’s Electric Proms host the world’s biggest musical acts in a celebration of music in London. Musical legend Paul McCartney is joined by a special string section in a showcase of his 40 year career.