1 Jun 2009

Broadcasters Pete Sinclair and Doreen observed Beatlemania first hand

From King’s Birthday Monday with Anna Thomas, 10:45 am on 1 June 2009

The Beatles on the balcony of the Hotel St George Wellington by Morrie Hill courtesy ATL
The Beatles on the balcony of the Hotel St George Wellington by Morrie Hill courtesy Alexander Turnbull Library.

In June 1964 broadcasters Pete Sinclair and Doreen observed Beatlemania first hand outside the St George Hotel where the hordes waited for a glimpse of the Fab Four. They recall their experiences with host Chris Whitta in 2009.

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