The Beatles: How did they do it?

7 May 2026

The Beatles revolutionised music in the 1960’s and, to this day, new generations continue to fall in love with the band’s songs and story. At the heart of this phenomenon lies the dynamic between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a partnership as mysterious as it was iconic. In this one-off live event Ian Leslie, author of John and Paul, will break down the Fab Four’s most career-defining songs. He will be joined on stage by Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge and a regular contributor to UnHerd, for this special event.