The Music of Lennon & McCartney
Synopsis
A 1965 British television special honouring the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on that network on 16 December 1965 before receiving a national broadcast the following evening. The programme mainly consisted of other artists miming to their recordings of the songs. The Beatles performed Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, and Peter Sellers delivered a comedic interpretation of A Hard Day's Night, in the style of stage actor Laurence Olivier's portrayal of Richard III.
Top Cast
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John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
Peter Sellers
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Self
Cilla Black
Self
Henry Mancini
Self
Marianne Faithfull
Self (as Marianne Faithful)
Billy J. Kramer
Self (as The Dakotas)
Peter Asher
Self
George Martin
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Casson
- Original Title
- The Music of Lennon & McCartney
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Casson
John Hamp
Department Leadership Roster
John Hamp
Producer
Philip Casson
Director
Terry Pritchard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music of Lennon & McCartney
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What is The Music of Lennon & McCartney about?
A 1965 British television special honouring the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on that network on 16 December 1965 before receiving a national broadcast the following evening. The programme mainly consisted of other artists miming to their recordings of the songs. The Beatles performed Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, and Peter Sellers delivered a comedic interpretation of A Hard Day's Night, in the style of stage actor Laurence Olivier's portrayal of Richard III.
Who directed The Music of Lennon & McCartney?
The Music of Lennon & McCartney was directed by Philip Casson.
Who stars in The Music of Lennon & McCartney?
The principal cast of The Music of Lennon & McCartney includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Peter Sellers.
When was The Music of Lennon & McCartney released and how long is it?
The Music of Lennon & McCartney was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Music of Lennon & McCartney?
The Music of Lennon & McCartney holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).