“Produced By George Martin” is a feature length profile of Sir George Martin, Britain’s most celebrated record producer, originally made for BBC TV’s Arena series. The film talks about his childhood, his war experience and his early days as a music student. In the early fifties he joined EMI/Parlophone and started working on orchestral music, comedy records and music for children. Then in 1962 he signed The Beatles. Together George Martin and The Beatles revolutionised pop music and recording techniques forging probably the greatest producer / artist collaboration there will ever be. The film is in an intimate portrait of George Martin at home and at work. It features numerous classic clips of the artists he has produced and new interviews with many of them including Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Michael Palin, Jeff Beck, Cilla Black, Millicent Martin and Bernard Cribbins.
• Originally broadcast in 2011 as part of the BBC’s “Arena” series to great acclaim. • Filmed in high definition and simultaneously released on DVD & Blu-ray • Critically acclaimed by key UK press: “Elegant profile and superb documentary” – The Sunday Times. “Superb, affectionate, insightful” – The Independent. “A richly textured film” – The Daily Telegraph. “Fantastic fresh film” – The Observer. “????? A real delight” – Daily Mail.