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Beatles' Early Days Hit German & UK Screens
10 May
Summary
- New TV drama covers Beatles' formative years.
- It chronicles their 250+ gigs in Hamburg (1960-62).
- Inspired by artist Klaus Voormann's memoirs.
Production has commenced on Hamburg Days, a significant new television drama that delves into the formative years of the iconic band, The Beatles. The series will capture the period when the band honed their skills through over 250 performances in Hamburg, Germany, between 1960 and 1962.
This six-part drama draws inspiration from the personal memoirs of artist Klaus Voormann, a figure who notably played bass on some Beatles recordings and designed the celebrated cover for their 1966 Revolver album. The production is a collaborative effort, financed and produced by both British and German companies.
Filming locations for Hamburg Days are set to include Merseyside in the UK and Munich in Germany. The highly anticipated series is scheduled for broadcast on BBC One, offering viewers a glimpse into the band's early, pivotal journey.
