1964: The Beatles on their recent the US tour

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In this extract from popular radio music show Saturday Club, Brian Matthew interviews The Beatles by phone on their return from a successful US trip.

The band describe the scene at the airport amid excited fans and recall some of their experiences on tour, including meeting Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali).

This conversation took place just days before George Harrison's 21st birthday.

Pictured: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, BBC Saturday Club producer Bernard Andrews and George Harrison.

BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 22 February 1964.

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