The Beatles' debut single Love Me Do was guaranteed entry into the UK chart thanks to naughty sales tactics employed by manager Brian Epstein, according to a new documentary.
BBC Four documentary Love Me Do: The Beatles ’62 will be broadcast this Sunday, October 7 at 10.00pm.
In it, Epstein’s friend and business associate Joe Flannery claims that the exec bought 10,000 copies of the single single-handedly to ensure its success.
Others appearing in the documentary, which celebrates 50 years ...
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