Searxng/Hamburg Days BBC series t TV BBC drama 'Hamburg Days' casts Rhys Mannion, Ellis Murphy & Harvey Brett as young Beatles in 1960s Germany. May 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - The BBC is developing a new television drama titled Hamburg Days, which chronicles the early years of The Beatles during their formative nightclub performances in 1960s Germany. The series has officially cast the actors who will portray the iconic Fab Four and their close associates during this pivotal era. Rhys Mannion has been selected to embody John Lennon, while Ellis Murphy will take on the role of Paul McCartney.