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Produced by George Martin

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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 and Bernard Cribbins among the many contributors. Show less

Contributors

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

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