The BBC has confirmed that Christine Tremarco, known for her role in the Netflix series Adolescence, will appear in its upcoming Beatles drama Hamburg Days. The six-part series, set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, chronicles the Liverpool group's formative years in Hamburg, Germany, tracing their evolution from a teenage band into a global phenomenon.
Cast and Characters
Christine Tremarco will portray John Lennon's guardian, Aunt Mimi. She joins a cast that includes Asa Butterfield (Sex Education) as Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who guided the band from 1961 until his death in 1967, and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting) as Sir Paul McCartney's father, Jim McCartney.
Irish actor Louis McCartney will play Sir Ringo Starr, while Darci Shaw (A Thousand Blows) takes on the role of Cynthia Lennon. Ryan Sampson (Mr Bigstuff) will portray Liverpool promoter Allan Williams, and Jorden Myrie (Sherwood) will play music promoter Lord Woodbine.
Previously announced cast members include Rhys Mannion as John Lennon, Ellis Murphy as Sir Paul McCartney, Harvey Brett as George Harrison, Louis Landau as original bassist Stu Sutcliffe, and Patrick Gilmore as original drummer Pete Best.
Series Background
Hamburg Days is based on the book of the same title by Beatles associates Klaus Voormann and Astrid Kirchherr. The series draws from their firsthand accounts of the band's early years. Sue Deeks, head of scripted pre-buy acquisitions at the BBC, said: “Hamburg Days is the fascinating story of how, in the space of two short years, a raw young band from Liverpool honed their music skills in Hamburg, before returning home to become an overnight worldwide success. It is an incredible story, accompanied (of course) by an amazing soundtrack!”
An official air date has yet to be confirmed.
The Beatles' Legacy
The Beatles, formed in 1960 and comprising Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Sir Ringo Starr, remain the best-selling musical act in history, with 18 UK number one singles and 16 UK number one albums. During their Hamburg years, they performed at numerous venues in the city's St Pauli district, most notably the iconic Star-Club.
In addition to this series, four separate films directed by Sir Sam Mendes, each focusing on a different band member, are in development. Paul Mescal will play Sir Paul, Barry Keoghan as Sir Ringo, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.
Additional Details
Christine Tremarco previously starred as Manda Miller opposite Stephen Graham in the Netflix hit Adolescence. Hamburg Days will broadcast on BBC One and be available on BBC iPlayer.
