The Beatles Anthology
Specials
TV-PG
This series is a documentary on the life and times of the Beatles. It features clips from many of their songs as well as in-depth descriptions of their songs, tours, and lives.
Where to Watch Specials
20 Episodes
- First Night of the ABC BroadcastE16
First Night of the ABC BroadcastOriginally aired on Sunday, November 19, 1995 from 9 pm to 11 pm on ABC, the first feature-length episode of the Beatles Anthology focused on their early years in Liverpool to their 1964 World Tour. The first night also featured the world premiere of the first new Beatles song in 25 years, Free As A Bird. - Second Night of the ABC BroadcastE17
Second Night of the ABC BroadcastOriginally aired on Wednesday, November 22, 1995 from 9 pm to 11 pm on ABC, the second feature-length episode of the Beatles Anthology focused on the pressures of Beatlemania to Sgt. Pepper. The second night also featured the world premiere of the second new Beatles song in 25 years, Real Love. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 1E19
The Director's Cut '93: Program 1Program 1 focuses on July '40 to March '63 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 2E20
The Director's Cut '93: Program 2Program 2 focuses on March '63 to January '64 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 3E21
The Director's Cut '93: Program 3Program 3 focuses on February '64 to July '64 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 4E22
The Director's Cut '93: Program 4Program 4 focuses on August '64 to August '65 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 5E23
The Director's Cut '93: Program 5Program 5 focuses on August '65 to July '66 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 6E24
The Director's Cut '93: Program 6Program 6 focuses on July '66 to June '67 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 7E25
The Director's Cut '93: Program 7Program 7 focuses on June '67 to July '68 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - The Director's Cut '93: Program 8E26
The Director's Cut '93: Program 8Program 8 focuses on July '68 to January '69 Story VS Performance - The 1993 Director’s Cut of Anthology focused primarily on the Beatles story, using performance footage only to enhance the story. The final version would remove much of the story and details to include as much TV and concert footage as possible. At the time this appeared to be the best approach, but in retrospect opinions may chance after hearing the uncut interviews; this was after all their one change to tell their story. Collectors have countless sources for the TV and concert footage, but only one option to hear their story as done for the Anthology series, until now that is! Uncensored Version - comparisons between the two versions of Anthology clearly show heavy editing. An entire sequence regarding Yoko Ono and her effects on the band has been cut-down to almost nothing; only on the 1993 version will you hear unedited and sometimes unflattering comments. Many interviews did not even make it to the Anthology book. One example is George commenting on the positive experiences he had with drugs, including the famous dentist real name! The 1993 director’s cut also includes the original extended sequence on George’s songwriting later trimmed at George’s request. It becomes obvious by program 1 what you are seeing is what the director and production team assembled and presented to the band before they made numerous change request. Program Beginnings- Each program begins with an unused animated sequence in place of the Help! Introduction. - Rough Cut Extras (Part 9)E27
Rough Cut Extras (Part 9)Anthology Electronic Press Kit - 1995 Sneak Preview Of ABC Miniseries - 1995 ABC Miniseries Electronic Press Kit - 1995 KABC Television Promo Spots - 1995 Anthology Post Release - 1995 Anthology CD Electronic Press Kit - 1995 Free As A Bird Promotional Video 1995 George Harrison On Today Tonight - November 1995 Neil Aspinall, George Martin & Derek Taylor - November 1995 - Rough Cut Extras (Part 10)E28
Rough Cut Extras (Part 10)Real Love Original Broadcast Video - 1995 World Premiere of Real Love - 1996 Real Love Single Release - 1996 Anthology Volume 2 Electronic Press Kit - 1996 Anthology Volume 2 TV Commercials - 1996 Anthology Volume 2 Marketing Reel - 1996 Turner Home Entertainment Promo Reel - 1996 New Beatles Interviews August 1996 Anthology Series: The Perfect Holiday Gift - 1996 Anthology Volume 3 Promotional Spots - 1996