Beatles fans, get ready: the BBC has acquired a new six-part drama titled Hamburg Days, based on Klaus Voormann’s memoir about the Fab Four’s scrappy early years in Germany. Set in the early 1960s, the series follows John, Paul, George and Ringo as a young Liverpool band learning their craft in Hamburg. The BBC teased that the story “spark[s] a transformation that turns a scrappy group of teenagers into the greatest music phenomenon the world has ever known.” Production boasts pedigree: showrunner Christian Schwochow (director on The Crown) and Ocean’s producer David Holmes are on board, and Beatles pal Voormann serves as consultant.
Sue Deeks, the BBC’s Head of Scripted Pre-Buy Acquisitions, enthused: “Hamburg Days is the fascinating story of how, in the space of two short years, a raw young band from Liverpool honed their music skills in Hamburg, before returning home to become an overnight worldwide success. It is an incredible story, accompanied (of course) by an amazing soundtrack!” Set to air on BBC One and iPlayer, the series promises fans a deep dive into rock ’n’ roll history and the origins of the legendary group. With its blend of drama, music and nostalgia, Hamburg Days looks to be a must-watch for music buffs.
