News archive: The Beatles
Tributes to Monty Lister, the man who interviewed The Beatles
Listeners and volunteers at Radio Clatterbridge have been saddened to learn of the death of one of the station’s founding members, the broadcaster Monty Lister.
Guitar legend Robert Cray praises The Beatles in Radio Clatterbridge interview
The legendary American guitarist Robert Cray has told Radio Clatterbridge how he was inspired to play music by listening to The Beatles. The US singer-songwriter was speaking in a special interview for Jazz At The Bridge to promote his UK…
Revealed: John Lennon’s secret visit
A local author has told Radio Clatterbridge how John Lennon paid her a secret visit to repay an old debt. Bromborough-born Ursula Wilde revealed the story during an interview on the Coffee Club about her new autobiography.
Vinyl Goes Under The Hammer
A selection of rare records is going under the hammer in aid of Radio Clatterbridge. The vintage vinyl has been hand-picked from the station's 64 year old music library by an expert.
Millie’s Pound Drop
When Millie Courtney popped in to Radio Clatterbridge recently, it wasn't enough for the young singer to just perform for patients. The 11 year old also left a donation for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity from her own pocket money.
Folk Tales
Folk music lovers were in heaven when Radio Clatterbridge brought them live tunes from one of Wirral's best festivals. Listeners heard exclusive highlights of the four-day Folk On The Coast event in Ellesmere Port.
Here Comes The Sunlight
Radio Clatterbridge is to mark the first time John, Paul, George and Ringo officially appeared on stage together this week. It's 50 years since The Beatles performed at Hulme Hall in Port Sunlight.
Sixty Years Young
One of the oldest radio stations in the country, Radio Clatterbridge is celebrating its 60th anniversary today with a series of special programmes. It all began on April 9th 1951 with a group of youngsters from the Port Sunlight Boys'…
Fab Fifty
Radio Clatterbridge today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first playing at the Cavern Club. Steve Evans marked the occasion on the Clatterbridge Coffee Club with the story of the Fab Four's first appearance at the legendary Liverpool venue…
Beatles Memories Re-lived
A close friend of the Beatles re-lived the early days of the band for Radio Clatterbridge listeners today. Astrid Kirchherr, who was the fiancée of "fifth Beatle" Stuart Sutcliffe, spoke to Andy Bonner on the first day of the Mathew…
