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Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney reveals the key moments and events that have shaped his life as a songwriter.

Paul McCartney talks to John Wilson about his key influences and inspirations. In a candid conversation, in which he discusses his relationship with John Lennon, the break-up of The Beatles and his six decade career, he reveals some of his most formative artistic experiences and his creative process.

Producer: Edwina Pitman

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42 minutes

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Christmas Eve 202501:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Beatles

    Paperback Writer

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 014.

  • The Beatles

    We Can Work It Out

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 013.

  • The Beatles

    Drive My Car

    • Rubber Soul.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • The Beatles

    Got To Get You Into My Life

    • Revolver.
    • Parlophone.
    • 13.

  • The Beatles

    Things We Said Today

    • A Hard Day's Night.
    • Parlophone.
    • 10.

  • The Beatles

    Getting Better

    • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Parlophone.
    • 4.

  • The Beatles

    Lovely Rita

    • Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
    • Apple.
    • 10.

  • The Beatles

    Blackbird

    • The Beatles.
    • Apple.
    • 11.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Oct 202119:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 30 Dec 202119:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Christmas Eve 202501:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music

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