Television: Scene At 6.30
Date: Tuesday 16 April 1963
Location: Granada Television Centre, Manchester, England
Song Performed: 'From Me To You' (mimed)
Overview
On this day, The Beatles appeared on the live television programme Scene At 6.30, miming to their latest single, 'From Me To You'.
The show was broadcast across the north of England, providing further regional exposure during the early stages of Beatlemania.
Filming Details
The appearance was recorded at Granada Television Centre in Manchester, in Studio Four.
Rehearsals took place in two sessions: from 3.00–4.00pm and 4.15–6.00pm, ahead of the live broadcast later that evening.
Broadcast Clash
Scene At 6.30 aired between 6.30pm and 7.00pm, directly clashing with another major milestone in The Beatles' career — their first national television appearance on The 625 Show.
As a result, audiences in different regions saw different broadcasts, highlighting the fragmented nature of UK television at the time.
Filming Location
FAQ
What was Scene At 6.30?
A regional Granada Television news and entertainment programme broadcast in northern England.
What song did The Beatles perform?
They mimed to 'From Me To You', their third single.
Where was it filmed?
At Granada Television Centre in Manchester, Studio Four.
Why is this appearance notable?
It aired at the same time as their first national TV broadcast, splitting audiences across regions.
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