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A Whole Lotta Love for The Beatles. A chat with Dave Lewis

A Whole Lotta Love for The Beatles. A chat with Dave Lewis

Episode 15 · · 01:03:07

In 1964 Dave Lewis discovered music courtesy of the Dave Clark Five. But with the arrival of Thunderbirds on the television and football at the local park, music quickly new took a b...

Across The Universe

Across The Universe

Episode 14 · · 45:13

In this week’s episode Paul and Mark take a peep into the world of alternate mixes.  Not those multi-format extended mixes record companies released in the 1980’s. Paul McCartney’s ‘...

Beatles Bootlegs (Beatlegs!)

Beatles Bootlegs (Beatlegs!)

Episode 13 · · 59:52

Following on from last week’s pirate radio edition of Fixing A Hole we carry on with the pirate theme. Looking into the under the counter world of Beatles bootlegs. We trace the orig...

The Beatles and The Pirates

The Beatles and The Pirates

Episode 12 · · 01:03:03

Unlike the United States where you could hear wall-to-wall pop music on the radio 24 hours a day. In early 1960's Great Britain, the airwaves were controlled by the BBC. With numerou...

It's Been 'A Hard Days Night'

It's Been 'A Hard Days Night'

Episode 11 · · 53:39

By the summer of 1964 The Beatles had conquered the world. Hot on the heels of their first visit to America, they were back at work. But not in the recording studio. This time it was...

The Beatles In German

The Beatles In German

Episode 10 · · 31:12

On 29 January 1964 while playing an 18-day residency at the Paris’ Olympia Theatre. The Beatles entered the Marconi Studios in Paris, for their first and only session for EMI outside...

Patrick Humphries Talks Beatles

Patrick Humphries Talks Beatles

Episode 9 · · 01:10:11

Patrick Humphries is a well-respected music journalist and author. He worked for both the NME and Melody Maker from the mid-70’s and has written features for Mojo, VOX and Record Col...

See You In The Clubs - The Beatles In Clubland

See You In The Clubs - The Beatles In Clubland

Episode 8 · · 56:57

At lunchtime on January 10th 1969, George Harrison walked out of Twickenham film studios and out on his band mates. As he left his parting words were, ‘I’ll see you in the clubs’. Th...

Getting Back To Where They Once Belonged

Getting Back To Where They Once Belonged

Episode 7 · · 01:06:12

On their return from India in the spring of 1968. The Beatles set about recording the ‘White Album,’ a collection of 30 songs, many of which were written in Rishikesh.  In between th...

The Beatles in the Boardroom

The Beatles in the Boardroom

Episode 6 · · 39:43

Ever since Paul McCartney announced he was leaving the group on 10th April 1970. Fans desire to hear new, or unreleased Beatles music has never stopped.  In this episode we tell the ...

From Me To You – The Beatles Christmas Records

From Me To You – The Beatles Christmas Records

Episode 5 · · 42:38

 Each year between 1963 and 1969 The Beatles gifted members of the official UK fan club, specially recorded Christmas messages. These exclusive recordings have not only become collec...

Tell Me Why!

Tell Me Why!

Episode 4 · · 42:16

Like an old family photograph, or a treasured gift. Music has the ability, to instantly transport you back in time to the place where you first heard a certain song. Or trigger a spe...

The Walrus Was Paul

The Walrus Was Paul

Episode 3 · · 30:03

In 1968 John, Paul, George and Ringo released their 9th studio album, simply titled The Beatles. But almost immediately it became known as the White Album.  Welcome to episode 3 of F...

Let Me Introduce To You

Let Me Introduce To You

Episode 2 · · 21:45

You may be of a generation to whom the phrase ‘Gold Top’ describes a bottle of milk. But when it comes to Beatles cassettes that phrase takes on a different meaning.  Welcome to epis...

Why The Beatles?

Why The Beatles?

Episode 1 · · 27:06

What is a collector?According to the dictionary definition it is: A person who collects things of a specified type, professionally or as a hobby.That in a nutshell describes me, Paul...

Fixing a Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed (Coming August 29th)

Fixing a Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed (Coming August 29th)

Trailer · · 03:01

 We live in a world where music has become a commodity. You can have 2 million songs in your pocket and not own any. When the CD arrived in the early 1980s heralding in the digital a...