The Beatles film cycling scene for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Feb 24 1965)

(Wednesday, February 24, 1965) — The Beatles had their first full day of filming for their second feature film Help! today, beginning the 8.30am-5.30pm schedule that was maintained throughout their two-week Bahamanian shoot.

The group was filmed cycling on the lengthy Interfield Road, near to Nassau International Airport on New Providence Island.

They filmed a number of other scenes on the road, which was later renamed John F Kennedy Drive, in subsequent days.

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