The Beatles Channel is celebrating Paul McCartney’s birthday all week long with special programming. Hear shows hosted by Paul’s daughters and band members, exclusive album specials, and much more.
Tune in to The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) at the times below, or stream full specials anytime on the SiriusXM app after their premiere.
Paul McCartney Birthday Week Programming
Countdown Specials
Kevin Howlett hosts two listener-voted countdowns: Paul’s best bass parts in The Beatles and Paul’s best vocals in a Beatles song.
Broadcast Schedule
Bass Parts | Wednesday, June 18 | 11am ET |
Vocals | Wednesday, June 18 | 4pm ET |
Vocals | Friday, June 20 | 11am ET |
Bass Parts | Friday, June 20 | 9pm ET |
Bass Parts | Saturday, June 21 | 3pm ET |
Vocals | Sunday, June 22 | 7pm ET |
Fab Fourum Live
The Beatles Channel’s weekly live talk and music request show, hosted by Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione, is live on Paul’s birthday, celebrating and playing listeners’ song requests.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 9pm ET |
The Long and Winding Road: Beatles Songs and Stories Told by Paul McCartney
Paul plays a selection of Beatles songs chronologically and tells stories about each one along the way.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 12am ET |
Saturday, June 21 | 8am ET |
Paul McCartney Exclusive RAM Special
Paul joins the birthday festivities as he gives The Beatles Channel listeners an exclusive guided tour through one of his and Linda McCartney’s most memorable albums, “RAM,” which came out over 50 years ago. He takes you track-by-track through the entire album, telling stories about making the music and his life in 1971 post-Beatles.
Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, June 21 | 12am ET |
Paul McCartney Exclusive Tug Of War Special
Paul takes listeners on a journey through every song on his 1982 album “Tug Of War.”
Broadcast Schedule
Mary McCartney Guest DJ
Paul’s daughter Mary shares some of her favorite songs and stories to celebrate her dad’s birthday.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 7pm ET |
Stella McCartney Guest DJ
Stella shares a rare playlist of favorites by her dad and The Beatles, including special stories about their family, the music, and more.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 8pm ET |
Northern Songs
Host Bill Flanagan features songs that Paul wrote and sang with The Beatles.
Broadcast Schedule
Monday, June 16 | 11pm ET |
Friday, June 20 | 12am ET |
Sunday, June 22 | 6am ET |
Breakfast with The Beatles
Host Chris Carter features three hours of Paul McCartney music on his morning show.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 8am ET |
Way Beyond Compare
Host Tom Frangione celebrates Paul’s birthday by playing songs that feature Paul as a session musician.
Broadcast Schedule
Monday, June 16 | 2pm ET |
Tuesday, June 17 | 11pm ET |
Friday, June 20 | 4pm ET |
Sunday, June 22 | 10am ET |
Across the Universe
Host Dennis Elsas explores John Lennon’s musical relationship with Paul in honor of Paul’s birthday.
Broadcast Schedule
Tuesday, June 17 | 4pm ET |
Thursday, June 19 | 11pm ET |
Saturday, June 21 | 1pm ET |
Tuesday, June 24 | 4pm ET |
Thursday, June 26 | 11pm ET |
Saturday, June 29 | 1pm ET |
Dark Horse Radio
Host Laura Cantrell looks at the unique musical friendship between George Harrison and Paul in celebration of Paul’s birthday.
Broadcast Schedule
Thursday, June 19 | 3pm ET |
Saturday, June 21 | 11pm ET |
Sunday, June 22 | 4pm ET |
Wednesday, June 25 | 7am ET |
Apple Jam
Hosts David Fricke and Tom Frangione look at Paul’s Apple Records contributions in celebration of his birthday.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, June 18 | 3pm ET |
Friday, June 20 | 11pm ET |
Sunday, June 22 | 12am ET |
My Fab Fours
Members of Paul’s current and past bands each pick their four favorite songs by The Beatles or Paul McCartney.
Broadcast Schedule
Rusty Anderson (Guitarist)
Monday, June 16 | 7am ET |
Wednesday, June 18 | 2pm ET |
Denny Seiwell (Original Drummer of Wings)
Monday, June 16 | 10pm ET |
Wednesday, June 18 | 5am ET |
Thursday, June 19 | 7am ET |
Paul “Wix” Wickens (Keyboardist)
Monday, June 16 | 4am ET |
Sunday, June 22 | 9pm ET |
Brian Ray (Guitarist)
Tuesday, June 17 | 6am ET |
Saturday, June 21 | 10pm ET |
Abe Laboriel Jr. (Drummer)
Tuesday, June 17 | 3pm ET |
Thursday, June 19 | 1am ET |
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