Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC (2023)

9.0/10 90 min Music

Overview

It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.

Cast

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

Holly Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Melanie C

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Costello

Self (archive footage)

Sonia

Self (archive footage)

Cilla Black

Self (archive footage)

Ken Dodd

Self (archive footage)

Andy McCluskey

Self (archive footage)

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