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Sky Arte Airs John Lennon's Last Interview Documentary

other · 2026-05-04

Sky Arte will broadcast the documentary 'John Lennon – L'ultima intervista' on Saturday, December 8, exactly 38 years after the musician's assassination. The film revisits the final radio interview Lennon gave to BBC's Andy Peebles, aired two days before his murder on December 8, 1980, outside his New York home. Originally intended to promote an upcoming double album, the interview covered Lennon's private life, his relationship with Yoko Ono, and the breakup of the Beatles, delivered in his characteristic calm and relaxed manner. The documentary is part of Sky Arte's programming, a channel powered by Artribune, which also manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'John Lennon – L'ultima intervista' airs on Sky Arte on December 8.
  • The broadcast marks 38 years since John Lennon's assassination.
  • The film focuses on Lennon's final radio interview with BBC's Andy Peebles.
  • The interview was recorded two days before Lennon was killed on December 8, 1980.
  • Lennon was shot outside his New York residence.
  • The interview was originally meant to promote an upcoming double album.
  • Topics included Lennon's private life, Yoko Ono, and the Beatles breakup.
  • Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • John Lennon
  • Yoko Ono
  • Andy Peebles

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • BBC
  • Artribune

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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