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Murder in the Mews - the story of William Mews where Brian Epstein took the Beatles to live

An introduction to William Mews, Knightsbridge, where Whaddon House would be built in 1962, soon to welcome residents Brian Epstein, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

The Night Beatlemania Was Born

The Beatles are taking the nation by storm. They're performing the biggest gig of their lives at the London Palladium. Where to have the after-party? Grosvenor House, Brian's hotel, on Park Lane. A few weeks later they are back at the hotel for an unusual charity concert. Let's join them in this sumptuous setting as 1963 hurtles towards its thrilling climax.

Hotel President - the Beatles' First London Home

Join me and the co-author of ' The Beatles' London', Piet Schreuders, as we examine this marvellous hotel, which was arguably the Beatles' first London home. We will also enjoy pootling around Guilford St and Russell Square.

The Beatles Discover London

Might the Royal Court be the London hotel which held the most cherished memories for the Beatles? They stayed here during their earliest EMI recordings, including their first LP. It was also their base for discovering London properly between June 1962 and the spring of 1963, as their careers and lives changed forever. Learn about the fascinating stories that the hotel has to tell, including its connections to the Angry Young Men, a legendary hotelier and the real-life Peter Pan. There's also a lot more Beatles in this one! This episode features an exclusive recording from the world's greatest Beatles expert - and thoroughly decent chap - author, Mark Lewisohn.

Brian Epstein vs London

Between December 1961 and May 1962, Brian Epstein was hard at work pounding the London streets on his bid to get the Beatles a recording contract. Join Brian on his mission in Mayfair and visit Brown's and the Green Park Hotel, two exclusive hotels. Welcome George Martin to the Beatles story and spend time in the company of Oscar Wilde, Bertie Wooster and notorious double agent, Guy Burgess.