Series synopsis
George Harrison: Living in the Material World is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on November 12, 2011. It ended on November 13, 2011. It stars George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Klaus Voormann and Ringo Starr.
He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.
Premise
He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
- Paul McCartney as Self
- Klaus Voormann as Self
- Ringo Starr as Self
- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- Astrid Kirchherr as Self
- Pattie Boyd as Self
- Dhani Harrison as Self
Supporting cast
- George Martin as Self
- Eric Clapton as Self
- Yoko Ono as Self
- Brian Epstein as Self (archive footage)
- Ravi Shankar as Self (archive footage)
- Dick Cavett as Self (archive footage)
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Love as Self (archive footage)
- Cynthia Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- Ken Scott as Self
- Jane Birkin as Self
- David Hemmings as Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 12, 2011 | November 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Scorsese traces Harrison's life from his beginnings in Liverpool to becoming a world-famous musician, philanthropist and filmmaker, weaving together interviews with George and his closest friends, photographs and archive footage including live performances - much of it previously unseen. The result is a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most talented artists of his generation. Part one looks at George's early years in The Beatles - from their first gigs in Hamburg and the beginning of Beatlemania, through to his psychedelic phase and involvement in religion and Indian music. The programme includes contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin and Phil Spector |
November 12, 2011 |
| 2 |
Part 2 The second and concluding part of Martin Scorsese's portrait of George Harrison. Part two looks at Harrison's post-Beatles days - as a member of the Travelling Wilburys and a solo artist, as well as looking at his non-musical ventures, including his work as a movie producer and his family life with wife Olivia and son Dhani. Racing legend Jackie Stewart tells of George's love of motor racing, Monty Python's Eric Idle recounts how George saved the Life of Brian from catastrophe by re-mortgaging his mansion to help finance it, and there are contributions from Travelling Wilbury bandmates including Tom Petty. Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison gives a poignant account of her life with the Beatle, including the harrowing tale of the night when a violent intruder attacked them at home one evening in 1999. |
November 13, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2011 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2011 |
| Status | ended |