Ron Howard's Beatles documentary 'Eight Days a Week' airs on Sky Arte on McCartney's 83rd birthday
Ron Howard's documentary 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week' will air on Sky Arte on Wednesday, June 18, coinciding with Paul McCartney's 83rd birthday. The Oscar-winning director spent years assembling rare archival footage to tell the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Howard stated that while he thought he knew the Beatles, he had no idea of the intensity of their phenomenon, which he saw as a great cinematic story. The film aims to introduce a new generation to the band's epic journey. Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- The documentary 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week' is directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard.
- It airs on Sky Arte on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
- The air date coincides with Paul McCartney's 83rd birthday.
- Howard spent years collecting and analyzing rare archival footage for the film.
- The documentary covers the Beatles' story, featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
- Howard expressed surprise at the intensity of the Beatles' phenomenon.
- The film aims to introduce the band's legacy to a new generation.
- Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Ron Howard
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- George Harrison
- Ringo Starr
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune