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The Beatles' first radio session

6.42am, Wednesday 7 March 1962 (50 years ago)

On 7 March 1962 The Beatles recorded their radio debut at the Playhouse Theatre, Hulme, Manchester.

The recording was for the show Teenager's Turn - Here We Go. The band rehearsed their set from 3.45pm.

In the evening, wearing suits for the very first time, The Beatles performed three cover versions: Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream?), Memphis, Tennessee and Please Mister Postman. Together with the other three acts also appearing on the programme, the recording took place between 8 and 8.45pm.

The show was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme the following day between 5 and 5.30pm.

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One response to “The Beatles' first radio session”

  1. Sitting on a cornflake says:
    Thursday 14 April 2011 at 2.29pm

    Ho cute that they wore suits ..to go on the radio!

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