The Beatles mime three songs for ABC Television’s ‘Big Night Out’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles on Big Night Out (September 1, 1963) [High Quality]'

(Sunday, September 1, 1963) — The Beatles visited Didsbury Studio Centre in Manchester, England, tonight to record an appearance on ABC Television’s Big Night Out.

The Beatles rehearsed during the day, and in the evening were filmed miming to three songs: “From Me To You,” “She Loves You” and “Twist And Shout.”


Video: '? The Beatles on ABC Television’s Big Night Out, Sep 1963'

The show, hosted by Mike and Bernie Winters, also included guests Billy Dainty, Patsy Ann Noble, and Lionel Blair.

It was filmed in front of a studio audience of 600 people, and first broadcast on Sept. 7 at 7:40-8:30 p.m. on across most of the ITV network.