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We have some early concerts, a hint about an aborted first feature film, and the end of the work on A Hard Day’s Night are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 24th of April.

0:00 - Introduction.

0:27 - In 1960, John Lennon and Paul McCartney have a second performance at the Fox And Hounds pub in Caversham.

1:02 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club for their second Hamburg residency.

1:14 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.

1:26 - In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Another Mersey Beat Showcase at the Majestic Ballroom in London.

2:03 - In 1964, the A Hard Day's Night shooting are completed.

2:29 - United Artists reaches a deal with BBC for the Follow The Beatles documentary.

3:49 - In 1965, the Beatles are outside the City Barge club in London for more filming for Help!.

4:21 - In 1967, the Beatles go out together to watch Donovan perform live.

4:39 - Conclusion.

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Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.