Hamburg Days: Beatles' early years drama begins production in Germany and Liverpool
A new television drama titled Hamburg Days, focusing on The Beatles' early years, has commenced production. This six-episode series will showcase the band's performances in Hamburg between 1960 and 1962, highlighting figures like Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best. Drawing inspiration from Klaus Voormann's memoirs, the show is a collaboration between British and German production companies, with filming locations in Liverpool and Munich, set to air on BBC One. The narrative will explore the band's relationships with Voormann and Astrid Kirchherr, who played a significant role in shaping their image. Kirchherr, who was engaged to Sutcliffe, passed away in 2020. Best was eventually succeeded by Ringo Starr. The cast features Rhys Mannion, Ellis Murphy, and more. Meanwhile, Sam Mendes is working on four Beatles biopics slated for release in 2028.
Key facts
- TV drama 'Hamburg Days' about The Beatles' early years has started production in Germany and Liverpool.
- The six-part series covers the band's 250+ gigs in Hamburg between 1960 and 1962.
- Inspired by memoirs of Klaus Voormann, who played bass on Beatles records and designed the 'Revolver' cover.
- Produced and financed by British and German companies; will air on BBC One.
- Filming locations include Merseyside and Munich.
- Script by Jamie Carragher (Succession); directed by Christian Schwochow (The Crown) and Laura Lackmann.
- Cast includes Rhys Mannion (Lennon), Ellis Murphy (McCartney), Harvey Brett (Harrison), Louis Landau (Sutcliffe), Patrick Gilmore (Best), Luna Jordan (Kirchherr), Laura Tonke (Nielsa), Casper von Bülow (Voormann).
- Director Sam Mendes is also filming four Beatles biopics for 2028 release.
Entities
Artists
- Klaus Voormann
- Astrid Kirchherr
- Stuart Sutcliffe
- Pete Best
- Ringo Starr
- Brian Epstein
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- George Harrison
- Tony Sheridan
- Jamie Carragher
- Christian Schwochow
- Laura Lackmann
- Rhys Mannion
- Ellis Murphy
- Harvey Brett
- Louis Landau
- Patrick Gilmore
- Luna Jordan
- Laura Tonke
- Casper von Bülow
- Sam Mendes
- Harris Dickinson
- Paul Mescal
- Barry Keoghan
- Joseph Quinn
- Steve Rotheram
- Christoph Holstein
Institutions
- BBC One
- HBO
- Skyfall
- BBC Radio Merseyside
- BBC Merseyside
- X
Locations
- Germany
- Liverpool
- Hamburg
- Merseyside
- Munich
- Wirral
- London