About this episode
The episode explores Brian Epstein's efforts to secure a recording contract for the Beatles while visiting exclusive hotels in Mayfair.
Between December 1961 and May 1962, Brian Epstein was hard at work pounding the London streets on his bid to get the Beatles a recording contract. Join Brian on his mission in Mayfair and visit Brown's and the Green Park Hotel, two exclusive hotels. Welcome George Martin to the Beatles story and spend time in the company of Oscar Wilde, Bertie Wooster and notorious double agent, Guy Burgess.
People in this episode
Host: Brutal Beatles
Topics covered
- Brian Epstein
- Beatles history
- recording contract
- Mayfair
- exclusive hotels
- George Martin
- notorious figures
Keywords
- Brian Epstein
- Beatles
- George Martin
- Mayfair
- recording contract
- Oscar Wilde
- Bertie Wooster
- Guy Burgess
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Mayfair
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