On 14 April 1963, The Beatles made their third appearance on the popular ABC Television programme Thank Your Lucky Stars, further cementing their growing presence on British national television. The show was broadcast across most ITV regions on 20 April 1963.

Recording at Teddington Studios

The Beatles arrived at Teddington Studios at 11:00am for rehearsals. As was standard practice, the group mimed to a pre-recorded track. For this appearance, they performed ‘From Me To You’ — released just days earlier.

Other Performers on the Show

• The Dave Clark Five
• The Vernons Girls
• Bert Weedon
• Del Shannon

Broadcast and Impact

The programme aired on 20 April 1963 at 5:50pm. Television appearances such as this were instrumental in accelerating Beatlemania, providing nationwide exposure at a time when chart success and media visibility were increasingly interconnected.

Historical Context

The performance of From Me To You — their third UK single — would soon result in their first number one hit, marking a pivotal milestone in their career.

Location

FAQ

What song did The Beatles perform?

They mimed to ‘From Me To You’.

When was the show broadcast?

It aired on 20 April 1963 across ITV regions.

Was the performance live?

No, it was mimed, which was standard for television appearances at the time.

Why was this appearance important?

It helped promote ‘From Me To You’, contributing to its success as The Beatles’ first UK number one single.