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The Bernard Purdie Claims with Axel Korinth
October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minLegendary session drummer Bernard Purdie has long claimed that he played on some of the early Beatles recordings. This week, I investigate the evidence behind those claims and ask: is there any truth to Purdie’s story? I am also joined…
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Pepper Review
September 30, 2026 · 22 minWhat if one of the most widely quoted reviews of Sgt Pepper is not authentic? This week I trace the dubious origins of a famous quote about the album attributed to critic Kenneth Tynan.
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Capitol Gains with Andrew Cook
September 23, 2026 · 41 minThe true story of how Capitol Records finally agreed to sign The Beatles and release 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' has been obscured...until now! I am joined by author and popular historian Andrew Cook to discuss a key revelation from his…
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Season 6 Announcement
September 16, 2026 · 1 minStay tuned for Season 6 of Gimme Some Truth! Eight new episodes starting next Wednesday.
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A Masterclass In Research with Mark Lewisohn
October 1, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minI am thrilled to be joined by master researcher Mark Lewisohn for this special season finale. Mark discusses his methods, decades of research and the extraordinary amount of detail that goes into all his books. For all things Mark…
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Roy Orbison Tour
September 24, 2025 · 27 minThis week we separate fact from fiction in the mythology around The Beatles' 1963 UK tour with Roy Orbison.
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Leaving Rishikesh with Paul Mason
September 17, 2025 · 1 hr 16 minOne of the chapter's in The Beatles' history that fascinates me the most is their 1968 trip to India. In this week's episode, I am joined by author and researcher Paul Mason to discuss when and why each of the group chose to leave the…
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Pepper War Medals
September 10, 2025 · 21 minThere is so much to look at on the cover of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that it is easy to miss the sets of six medals that both John and Ringo wore on their colourful military costumes. Join me this week to explore the stories…