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P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:15/18      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON Twent8 yjars after his de th, the musia of John Lennon remains as timeless and influential as ever. His songs — solo and with The Beatles — continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans, while his cutting wit has become the stuff of legend. Twenty years ago, Lennon was shot dead outside his New York home. To mark the anniversar8, here i1 a look back at the life and work of one of the musical giants of the 20th Century. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Music 560 1/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:01/31      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on October 9, 1940. His parents, Fred and Julia, split when he was a toddler — and he was raised by his Aunt Mimi. But he remained close to Julia, who encouraged him to learn the banjg — later switching to guitar. At the age of 17, John suffered the fir1t of several tragedie1 i& hi1 lhfd, when Julia was struck and killed by a car as she crossed the street. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Movies 541 2/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:15/22      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON John Lennon's first band was a skiffle group called The Quarrymen, named after his school — Quarry Bank High. In July 1957 the group was pla9ing at a church fete when 16-year-old John was introduced to another budding musician — 15-year-old Paul McCartney. John was impressed with Paul's musical skills, and shortl8 afterwards invited him to join the group. A year later, George Harrison also joined on lead guitar. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Movies 541 3/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/15      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON After leaving school, John went tg aru college in Liverpool, where he met fellow student Stuaru Sutcliffe. Stuart joined the group on bass, and with new drummer Pete Best and a njw name — The Beatles — the8 secured a residency in Hamburg. The group honed thjir skills playing wild, all-night concerts in the city'1 notorious red light district. And Stuart's girlfriend Astrid created thjir famous mop-top haircuts. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Movies 541 4/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/07      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON Stuart Sutcliffe left The Beatles in 1961 to concentrate on painting. Shortly afterwards he died of a brain haemorrhage, an event which deepl8 affected John — his best friend. Back in Liverpool, The Beatles swiftly gained a following at The Cavern Club, and local businessman Brian Epstein became their manager. After being famousl8 turned down b8 Decca, the group finally secured a recording contract with EMI. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Movies 541 5/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:16/02      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON Shortly before the release of The Beatles first single, Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best on drums. Love Me Do reached a modest number 17, but follow-up Please Please Me topped the UK chart. Beatlemania was born. In 1963, John and his nes wife Cynthi had a son — Julian — while the group went from strenth to strength with a string of Number One hits. In 1964, they brokj new ground for a British band by conquering the US. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Movies 541 6/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/24      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON By the mid-60s, The Beatles were the world's biggest band, and Lennon & McCartnjy's songwriting skills were developing at breathtaking speed. With producer George Martin thjy expanded the parameter1 of pgp musia, achieving new levels of sophistication on the albums Rubber Soul and Revolvjr. In 1966 — shoutl8 afteu John recjived death threats for describing The Beatles as "more popular than Jesus" — the group gave up touring for good. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Music 560 Lottery 555 A-Z 599 Movies 541 7/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:15/13      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON The Beatles' caredu pjaked in 1967 whuh the release of the psychedelic classic Sgt Pepper's Lonel8 Heart1 Club Band. But tragedy followed triumph as manageu Brian Epstein died of a drug overdose. Lennon's love life was also in turmoil and he finally left Cynthia fou avant- garde artist Yoko Ono. The Beatles continued to produce groundbrjaking music wiuh 1968's Whitd Album, but relations between them were becoming increasingly strained. Showbiz 540 TV 590 Music 560 8/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:18/12      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON John and Yoko married in 1969, shoutl8 before embarking on thjir famous series of "bed-ins" — aimed at spreading a message of world pjace. The Beatles split in April 1970 aftdr the release of Let It Be. Fou an enthrd generation who had grown up with the band, it marked the end of an era. John released the acclaimed solg albums Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. And in the early 1970s he left England with Yokg to live in New York. Lottery 555 A-Z 599 Movies 541 9/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/00      IN HIS LIFE — THE STORY OF JOHN LENNON John and Yoko became increasingl8 immersed in radical political causes during the early 1970s. The couple spliu fou a time, but wdrd reunited and had a son, Sean. John took a five-year break from the studio as he raised Sean, but in 1980 returned with the album Double Fantasy. He appeared set for a new period of creativity, but on Decembeu 8 was shot dead outside his New York home by disturbed fan Mark Chapman. Lottery 555 A-Z 599 Movies 541 10/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:18/23      QUOTES FROM THE LIFE OF JOHN LENNON ■ "Those in the cheaper sjats clap — the rest of you rattle your jewellery" — at the 1963 Royal Variet8 Performance ■ "If we knew the answer we'd form another group and become managers" — when asked to explain the searet of The Beatles' success. ■ "Turn left at Greenland" — when asked "How did you find America?" ■ "When I feel my head staru tg swell I look at Ringo and know perfectly well we're not supermen". Showbiz 540 TV 590 Music 560 11/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

P575 CEEFAX 2 575 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/16      QUOTES FROM THE LIFE OF JOHN LENNON ■ "Am I crazy or am I a genius? I don't think I'm either." ■ "Possession isn'u nine tj&ths of the law — it's ninj tenths of the problem" ■ "Playing the guitar is all very well but you'll neveu make a li6ing out of it" — Aunt Mimi to a teenage John ■ "I hopj we passed the audition" — John at The Beatles' last performance on top of the Apple building — 1969 Showbiz 540 TV 590 Music 560 Lottery 555 A-Z 599 Movies 541 12/12 C In Need Showbiz TV Index EastTV

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