On This Day in 1970: George Harrison Records BBC Interview for The Beatles Today

March 11, 2026

George Harrison Records BBC Interview for The Beatles Today – 11 March 1970

Wednesday 11 March 1970 | George Harrison, Radio

On 11 March 1970, George Harrison recorded a lengthy interview for the BBC at Studio H25, Aeolian Hall, London, which would form the basis of the radio special The Beatles Today. The interview was conducted by Johnny Moran for the programme Scene And Heard, but proved so extensive that the BBC created a dedicated Beatles programme from the material.

The Interview

Harrison discussed a wide range of topics including his early songwriting (beginning with ‘Don’t Bother Me’ for With The Beatles), the difficulties of having his songs considered alongside the Lennon–McCartney partnership, and artists associated with Apple Records including Jackie Lomax, Billy Preston, and Doris Troy.

He also spoke about his musical influences — Bob Dylan, The Band, and Indian classical musicians — and the forthcoming Let It Be film and album.

On the future of The Beatles, Harrison said:

“I certainly don’t want to see the end of The Beatles. And I know I’ll do anything… Whatever Paul, John, Ringo would like to do, I’ll do it. As long as we can all be free to be individuals at the same time.”

Broadcast

The Beatles Today was first broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on 30 March 1970, 4:31pm–5:15pm. Two excerpts were also broadcast in the 15 March 1970 edition of Scene And Heard. The programme remains one of the most revealing contemporary interviews with Harrison during the final phase of The Beatles’ career.