TV series
Their music. Their story.
A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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The Beatles Anthology premiered November 19, 1995. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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Episode 1
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.
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
Episode 2
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.
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
Episode 3
The third (and originally final) feature-length episode of the focuses on the time between death of Brian Epstein to their breakup in 1970.
Directed by Geoff Wonfor, Bob SmeatonWritten by Bob Smeaton
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Oliver Murray
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Available now in United States
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Paul McCartneySelf
George HarrisonSelf
Ringo StarrSelf
John LennonSelf (archive footage)
George MartinSelf
Pete BestSelf (archive footage)
Astrid KirchherrSelf (archive footage)
Lonnie DoneganSelf (archive footage)
ABCUnited States
Disney+
Capitol RecordsUnited States
Apple CorpsUnited Kingdom
WingNut FilmsNew Zealand
Park Road PostNew Zealand
