In this episode we look at a vital three months in our story as the boys face changes in their lives, and John and Paul start their song-writing partnership.

This is the story of how one of thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid 1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence and at times just sheer luck.

It is a story of beginnings, the story of John, Paul, George and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles.

The music heard in this episode includes:

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