Beatle Blethers

Alan and Gerry attempt the impossible task of ranking their favourite Beatles vocals and consider the role that the vocals play in the overall, unmatchable package.

Gerry and Alan discuss the Beatles' 1967 film, the critical reaction to it, and the EP/album that it spawned.

Gerry and Alan discuss Apple Corps: it's origins, triumphs, travails and the way it currently handles the Beatles' musical legacy.

Gerry and Alan look at John's post-Beatles work, in particular his political activism and some of the resulting music.

Alan and Gerry chat to Beatles author Luca Paresi about the final Wings album, exploring its evolving critical appreciation and its pivotal position in McCartney's solo discography.

Gerry and Alan share their highly subjective top tens of Paul's post-Beatles material. What would yours look like?

Alan and Gerry explore the musical and personal chemistry which allowed Ringo Starr to become an indispensible part of The Beatles.

Gerry and Alan chat with author Bea Martinez-Gatell about female fanhood through history, inspired by her book 'Swoon - Fangirls, Their Idols and the Counterculture of Female Lust - from Byron to the Beatles'.

In this episode we chat to author JR Moores about Paul McCartney's cultural standing through the years, and celebrate its current justified heights.

Second part of our celebration of this influential album.