Gimme Some Truth

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1. Maureen Cleave

   4 november 2026 · 40 min

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   As a prelude to the season finale, we turn our attention to Evening Standard journalist Maureen Cleave, exploring her background, career and close association with The Beatles.

2. Old Brown Shoe with Michael Sokil, Ryan Hendry, Tom Hartman & Kenneth Womack

   28 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 35 min

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   A highly-requested topic: who played which instruments during the recording of George Harrison's 'Old Brown Shoe'? This week I am joined by four fab guests to wade through contradictory accounts of the recording sessions and find some truth. Lees meer

   My guests this week are (in order of appearance): Michael Sokil of The Beatles Reconstructed and Gear, There and Everywhere, Ryan Hendry, Tom Hartman of The Aerovons and author Kenneth Womack.

3. Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 2)

   21 oktober 2026 · 59 min

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   I am joined once again by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present the second half of a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. Lees meer

   In Part 2, we discuss the remaining five days of the visit: press obligations, leisure and songwriting.

   More on Bob's book Good Day Sunshine State here.

4. Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 1)

   14 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 22 min

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   This week and next I am joined by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. Lees meer

   In Part 1, we discuss each moment from their 13 February arrival to the afterparty for their 16 February second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, and all the interesting people they met during the first four days of the visit.

   More on Bob's book Good Day Sunshine State here.

5. The Bernard Purdie Claims with Axel Korinth

   7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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   Legendary session drummer Bernard Purdie has long claimed that he played on some of the early Beatles recordings. This week, I investigate the evidence behind those claims and ask: is there any truth to Purdie’s story? Lees meer

   I am also joined for part of the episode by German author Axel Korinth, as we delve into the recordings The Beatles made in 1961-62 with and for Tony Sheridan and Bert Kaempfert.

6. Pepper Review

   30 september 2026 · 22 min

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   What if one of the most widely quoted reviews of Sgt Pepper is not authentic? This week I trace the dubious origins of a famous quote about the album attributed to critic Kenneth Tynan.

7. Capitol Gains with Andrew Cook

   23 september 2026 · 41 min

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   The true story of how Capitol Records finally agreed to sign The Beatles and release 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' has been obscured...until now! I am joined by author and popular historian Andrew Cook to discuss a key revelation from his latest book Capitol Gains. Lees meer

   You can find out more about Andrew and his books on his website.

8. Season 6 Announcement

   16 september 2026 · 1 min

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   Stay tuned for Season 6 of Gimme Some Truth! Eight new episodes starting next Wednesday.

9. Bonus: Dear Prudence Revisited with Michael Sokil & Raymond Schillinger

   17 juli 2026 · 46 min

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   In this out-of-season bonus episode I am joined by Michael Sokil (The Beatles Reconstructed) and Raymond Schillinger (You Can't Unhear This) to revisit the 'Dear Prudence' debate and highlight new evidence. Lees meer

   Video version available here.

10. Bonus: Polythene Pam

    8 oktober 2025 · 25 min

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    What is polythene? Who was Pam? In this season's bonus episode, we explore the complete backstory behind Abbey Road's 'Polythene Pam'.

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