Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview - July 07, 1964 (Improved Audio)'

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'

(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)

The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound...' (12 tracks)

(Friday, June 26, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack for The Beatles’ debut film, was released today in the United States by United Artists Records, whose parent company owned the rights to the film. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)

The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 24, 1964, at 1:06:55-1:07:31)

(Friday, April 24, 1964) — Seven busy weeks spent filming A Hard Day’s Night came to a close today, with a final scene being shot at Edgehill Road in Ealing, London. Continue reading The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)

The Beatles film more footage for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ sequence in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 23, 1964, much of the grounds shots at 37:51-39:53)

(Thursday, April 23, 1964) — The Beatles filmed more footage today for the “Can’t Buy Me Love” sequence of the A Hard Day’s Night film at Thornbury Playing Fields in Isleworth, south London. Continue reading The Beatles film more footage for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ sequence in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)

The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)


Video: 'Beatles at Australia House'

(Wednesday, April 22, 1964, evening BST) — To promote their upcoming tour of Australia, The Beatles followed a busy day of filming their first feature film with a visit to a cocktail party tonight at Australia House in London. Continue reading The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)