Produced by George Martin

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Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Profile of record producer Sir George Martin. He began with Nellie the Elephant, 633 Squadron and Peter Sellers, then came The Beatles and then the golden age of rock. Martin recorded the soundtrack of the second half of the 20th century.

This rich and intimate portrait follows Sir George at 85 with his wife Judy, son Giles, Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Cilla Black, Michael Palin, Rolf Harris and Bernard Cribbins among the many contributors.

Last on

Tue 17 May 2011 02:20 BBC One

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  • George Martin at AIR Studios, London

    George Martin at AIR Studios, London

    Photograph by Robert Essel

Credits

Series Editor
Anthony Wall
Participant
George Martin
Participant
Judy Martin
Participant
Giles Martin
Participant
Paul McCartney
Participant
Ringo Starr
Participant
Cilla Black
Participant
Michael Palin
Participant
Rolf Harris
Participant
Bernard Cribbins
Participant
Howard Goodall
Participant
Millicent Martin
Participant
John McLaughlin
Participant
Dewey Bunnell
Participant
Jeff Beck
Director
Francis Hanly
Producer
Francis Hanly

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