Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

Overview

It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.

Top cast

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

Holly Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Melanie C

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Costello

Self (archive footage)

Sonia

Self (archive footage)

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Gerry Marsden

Self (archive footage)

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Rebecca Ferguson

Self (archive footage)

Cilla Black

Self (archive footage)

Ken Dodd

Self (archive footage)

Andy McCluskey

Self (archive footage)

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