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When Kenny Met The Fab Four

The Beatles' iconic 1966 U.S. tour not only propelled the Fab Four to mega-stardom; it also marked the start of one of the most fascinating friendships in entertainment history.

The Beatles' iconic 1966 U.S. tour not only propelled the Fab Four to mega-stardom; it also marked the start of one of the most fascinating friendships in entertainment history.

In the 50th anniversary year of those concerts, Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Kenny Everett's friendship with The Beatles - which all started when a little-known pirate radio DJ was invited to tour with the world's biggest band to file reports for Radio London.

The programme will uncover many colourful stories through both little-heard archive of Kenny and members of the band as well as fresh interviews. This includes the tale of how Kenny inspired lyrics to one of the group's most memorable hits - thanks to a twilight stroll on a golf course near John Lennon's Weybridge home.

Also hear how Brian Epstein sailed out to Radio London's boat to personally give Kenny a copy of one of The Beatles' much-hyped new singles so he had the first exclusive radio play. Plus discover how Kenny produced two Beatles records, and became John and Yoko's confidante after the band split.

Contributors include Kenny's former wife Lee Everett Middleton, former Capital Radio presenter and Kenny's old pirate Radio London partner Dave Cash ('Kenny and Cash'), US DJ and Kenny's roommate on the 1966 Beatles tour Ron O'Quinn, former Capital Radio presenter Nicky Horne and famed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Dec 2016 22:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Music Played

  • The Beatles

    I Feel Fine

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 007.

  • The Beatles

    Love Me Do

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 001.

  • The Fortunes

    Caroline

  • The Dave Clark Five

    Catch Us If You Can

    • Glad All Over Again.
    • EMI.

  • The Beatles

    Rain

    • The Beatles - Past Masters.
    • Apple.
    • 4.

  • Five Man Electrical Band

    You're Gonna Lose That Girl

    • Half Past Midnight: The Staccatos and Beyond.
    • Cherry Red Records Ltd..
    • 005.

  • Gerry and the Pacemakers

    Ferry Cross The Mersey

    • Gerry & The Pacemakers A's B's And Ep's.
    • Emi.
    • 19.

  • The Beatles

    All My Loving

    • 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 3.

  • The Beatles

    Twist and Shout (Live)

    • The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl.
    • Apple Records.
    • 001.

  • The Beatles

    Please Please Me

    • The Beatles: 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 7.

  • The Beatles

    Help!

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 010.

  • The Beatles

    Strawberry Fields Forever

    • Apple.

  • The Beatles

    Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

    • Apple.

  • The Beatles

    She's A Woman

    • The Beatles - Beatles '65.
    • Parlophone.
    • 15.

  • The Beatles

    Lovely Rita

    • Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Apple.
    • 10.

  • The Beatles

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • The Beatles

    Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!

    • Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Apple.
    • 7.

  • The Beatles

    I Am The Walrus

    • Magical Mystery Tour.
    • Parlophone.
    • 6.

  • The Beatles

    Magical Mystery Tour

    • Magical Mystery Tour.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • The Beatles

    The Fool On The Hill

    • Magical Mystery Tour.
    • Parlophone.
    • 2.

  • The Beatles

    Flying

    • Magical Mystery Tour.
    • Parlophone.
    • 3.

  • The Beatles

    Dear Prudence

    • The White Album.
    • Parlophone.
    • 2.

  • The Beatles

    Don't Pass Me By

    • The White Album.
    • Apple.
    • 14.

  • The Beatles

    Martha My Dear

    • The White Album.
    • Parlophone.
    • 9.

  • John Lennon

    Stand By Me

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • Calderstone.

  • The Beatles

    Revolution

    • 1967-1970.
    • Apple.
    • 8.

  • The Beatles

    I'll Follow The Sun

    • Beatles For Sale.
    • Parlophone.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Wed 21 Dec 2016 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2