George teaches his band mates a new song. John and Yoko dance, Kevin has gone missing. And we learn what John and Yoko did in that Bag.

January 8th 1969. George shows John “I Me Mine” but there’s a delay in rehearsals as they try out a new piece of equipment. George toys with using a new guitar. John auctions a painting and Paul introduces a new song.

Returning from lunch the Beatles get their teeth into Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. The song begins to outstay its welcome for the first time. We also learn about an encounter from their pre fame days that’s not so well known. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

January 8th 1969. It’s George’s turn to lead the band thru rehearsals of All Things Must Pass. Buoyed by the mornings dress rehearsal John is more active and impatient than he’s been since the start of the sessions. He also brings in a New/Old song. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

January 8th 1969. The Beatles give a dress rehearsal of the songs they have so far. It’s the most positive, upbeat and productive they’ve been so far. We also learn about a certain publishers interest in cocktails. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Day 5 of rehearsals begins. George shows Ringo a new song. They discuss last nights TV and the origins of the song. Denis O’Dell arrives on set after a stressful morning and chats racehorses with Paul. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

This Summer I made a pilgrimage to Liverpool and recorded my observations while I was there. I visited a number of Beatles related historical sites as well as some of the city’s unique buildings and monuments. This is an audio travelogue of my trip.

The finale of season 4. In the absence of any new material John runs through some old favourites, has a quick rehearsal of Don’t Let Me Down and plays the acetate of unreleased Across the Universe. We explore telepathy and nonsense 40’s hip speak in this one. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

January 7th 1969. It’s John’s turn to lead rehearsals but his indecisiveness quickly drains the energy out of the session.

January 7th 1969. After a break for lunch the Beatles return to rehearsing Maxwell’s Silver Hammer with more enthusiasm than they’ve shown the rest of the day. www.buymeacoffee.com/Wodpod