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The Paul McCartney Special
9.0 / 10• 1986• 1h 0m•NR• English
MusicDocumentary
Storyline
A program originally produced for the BBC, and aired on television several times in 1986. Originally conceived as a long-form promotional piece for «Press to Play», the BBC staffer (Richard Skinner) persuades Macca to talk about much more, including one of the more in-depth interviews about Wings. All of the interview bits were done at Abbey Road studio 2, leading to some reminiscing on Paul's part. Scattered among the interview are some nice McCartney film rarities (including rarely seen promo clips/videos, concert footage from both the 1973 and 1976 tours, and even a bit of the never released "One Hand Clapping" film).
Cast & Crew
Paul McCartney
Self
Lead
Richard Skinner
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Howard Davies's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Paul McCartney Special is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
