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TV series

The Beatles Anthology

1995TV-MA1 season8.3 / 10

Their music. Their story.

A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

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Checked Sep 5, 2026

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Synopsis

A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Part 1

1h 15m9.3 / 10

The first feature-length episode focuses on The Beatles' early years in Liverpool to their 1964 World Tour. Also featured is the world premiere of the first new Beatles song in 25 years, Free As A Bird.

Episode credits

Directed by Geoff Wonfor, Bob SmeatonWritten by Bob SmeatonGuest stars Pete Best, Astrid Kirchherr, Lonnie Donegan, Cynthia Lennon, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman

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Episode 2

Part 2

1h 15m9.7 / 10

The second feature-length episode focuses on the pressures of Beatlemania to Sgt. Pepper. Also featured is the world premiere of the second new Beatles song in 25 years, Real Love.

Episode credits

Directed by Geoff Wonfor, Bob SmeatonWritten by Bob SmeatonGuest stars Victor Spinetti, Eleanor Bron, Roy Kinnear, Leo McKern, Ravi Shankar, Jane Asher, Richard Lester, Imelda Marcos

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Episode 3

Part 3

1h 15m9.0 / 10

The third (and originally final) feature-length episode of the focuses on the time between death of Brian Epstein to their breakup in 1970.

Episode credits

Directed by Geoff Wonfor, Bob SmeatonWritten by Bob Smeaton

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Episode 4

Episode Nine

1h 15m

This new episode includes unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Paul, George and Ringo coming together between 1994 and 1995 to work on 'The Anthology' and reflecting on their shared life as the Beatles.

Episode credits

Directed by Oliver Murray

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about The Beatles Anthology

Cast

Paul McCartneySelf
George HarrisonSelf
Ringo StarrSelf
John LennonSelf (archive footage)
George MartinSelf
Pete BestSelf (archive footage)
Astrid KirchherrSelf (archive footage)
Lonnie DoneganSelf (archive footage)

Credits

Written by
Bob Smeaton

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
4
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • Disney+
  • Capitol RecordsUnited States
  • Apple CorpsUnited Kingdom
  • WingNut FilmsNew Zealand
  • Park Road PostNew Zealand

Themes

biographical documentarybiographyenglish bandfamous songmusic documentaryrock band