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Last broadcast on Wed, 9 Dec 2009, 02:00 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Recorded for the 40th anniversary of Abbey Road, the Beatles' final album, a journey through the classic and curious covers in the BBC archives.
Featuring Sandie Shaw singing a sassy Day Tripper, Shirley Bassey belting out Something, a close-harmony Carpenters cover of Help!, Joe Cocker's chart-topping With A Little Help From My Friends, Oasis reinventing the Walrus and a little Lady Madonna from Macca himself.
Plus, a few 'magical' moments from Candy Flip, the Korean Kittens and Su Pollard.
Beatles Week
This programme was part of Beatles Week, in which BBC Two and BBC Four joined forces to celebrate the Fab Four's enduring legacy and continuing influence.
What's Your Favourite Beatles Cover?
Read Executive Producer Mark Cooper's blog post about the programme and tell us what your favourite Beatles cover version is.
Tracklist
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Sandie Shaw — Day Tripper -
Shirley Bassey — Something -
Carpenters — Help! -
Joe Cocker — With A Little Help From My Friends -
Oasis — I Am the Walrus -
Paul McCartney — Lady Madonna
Credits
- Executive Producer
- Mark Cooper
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