Beatles mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama

Beatles mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama

In 1960, the Beatles embarked on a significant chapter of their early career by traveling to Hamburg, Germany. Although young and relatively inexperienced—George Harrison was even underage—the band spent two formative years performing frequently in the city’s vibrant music scene. Between 1960 and 1962, they played over 250 shows, many times entertaining lively crowds composed largely of sailors near the infamous Reeperbahn district.

This pivotal Hamburg period now serves as the central narrative of the BBC drama series *Hamburg Days*. The six-part show, scripted by Jamie Carragher, explores not only the band’s grueling performance schedule but also shines a light on the often overlooked figure of Lord Woodbine. Played by actor Jorden Myrie, Woodbine was an influential early co-manager and mentor who played an essential role in shaping the Beatles during their Hamburg tenure. Carragher explains, “He’s represented as very much the

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