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BBC Acquires ‘Hamburg Days,’ Six-Part Drama on The Beatles’ Formative Hamburg Years

The six-part drama adapts Klaus Voormann’s memoir for a first‑hand portrait of the Beatles’ Hamburg years.

Overview

  • The BBC has picked up the series for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with W&B Television and Turbine Studios producing for BBC, ZDF and AGC Television.
  • The story is based on Klaus Voormann’s autobiography, with Voormann serving as a consultant on the production.
  • Christian Schwochow is showrunner, Jamie Carragher is head writer, Mat Whitecross is attached to direct, and David Holmes will curate the music.
  • AGC Television, ZDF and the BBC are co-financing, AGC International will handle worldwide sales outside the UK and Germany, and the MOIN Film Fund is supporting the production.
  • Casting has not been announced, though Deadline reports casting is underway with production targeted to start in spring 2026 in Hamburg and Liverpool.