The Beatles were due to perform their first Italian concert in Milan on 24 June 1965. Ahead of the date, they gave an interview for the BBC’s Italian language service.
The interview took place from 3.30 in the offices of NEMS Enterprises in London. It was broadcast on 23 June on the BBC’s European Service on the Londra Ultima Ora from 11-11.30pm GMT.
Last updated: 23 May 2010
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