We're back in our documentary ashram with Ajoy Bose's 2021 film about the Beatles' relationship with his home country. The film does more than just tell the story of when they visited (though it does of course do that, AND tell the Ringo/baked beans story again, God love it): it takes its time exploring how India influenced the band and vice versa. We talk about how it represents George Harrison, who is of course prominently featured in it, and the seriousness of his spiritual journey and commitment to studying the sitar. We note the talking head contribution made by Mark Lewisohn, whose participation is generally a mark of a good quality documentary. And we ask: did Paul and George travel to Sweden to kick the Maharishi's head in?

• The Beatles and India comes and goes on All4, so if you're in the UK check if it's on there at the moment: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-beatles-and-india
• If not, you can rent it for a couple of quid on YouTube, Apple TV and a few other places: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the-beatles-and-india
• Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/so-AEgMk9OI

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