BBC Drama to Feature Beatles Mentor Lord Woodbine

A new six-part BBC drama titled Hamburg Days will explore the formative years of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on their performances between 1960 and 1962. The series aims to shed light on the overlooked influence of Harold Phillips, who was also known as Lord Woodbine and served as a mentor to the band.

During their two-year residency in Hamburg, The Beatles played over 250 gigs, honing their musical skills in the city's vibrant and often rowdy entertainment district near the Reeperbahn. This period is considered crucial in their development as musicians before they achieved global fame.

Hamburg Days will delve into the challenges and experiences the young band members, including a then-underage George Harrison, faced while performing in the German port city. The drama is set to highlight the significant, yet often unacknowledged, role Lord Woodbine played in their early careers.