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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 41 MIN

Yellow Submarine - The Film. A Psychedelic Jukebox!

from Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed · host Paul Humbley & Mark Wakely

In 1966 plans were hatched to commission an animated feature based on The Beatles song, Yellow Submarine.However, with a production team which included the maker of 200 'Popeye' cartoon shorts. John, Paul, George and Ringo wanted nothing to do with it. In fact, The Beatles voices were recreated by a by an ensemble of British character actors and comedians!However, by the time the production was complete and the group watched this psychedelic jukebox of a film, they were 100% behind it.In this week’s episode we tell the story of this one of a kind animated film. Who was behind it, the music, the voice over artists, its premiere and the merchandise. In fact, the complete story. So settle down with a coffee (or tea) and listen toWelcome to episode 30 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.  Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from 1 September. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]

In 1966 plans were hatched to commission an animated feature based on The Beatles song, Yellow Submarine.However, with a production team which included the maker of 200 'Popeye' cartoon shorts. John, Paul, George and Ringo wanted nothing to do with it. In fact, The Beatles voices were recreated by a by an ensemble of British character actors and comedians!However, by the time the production was complete and the group watched this psychedelic jukebox of a film, they were 100% behind it.In this week’s episode we tell the story of this one of a kind animated film. Who was behind it, the music, the voice over artists, its premiere and the merchandise. In fact, the complete story. So settle down with a coffee (or tea) and listen toWelcome to episode 30 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.  Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from 1 September. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]

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