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.
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
- Saturday, June 21
- 8pm ET
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
- 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.
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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
Saturday, June 21
8pm ET
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
The Beatles Channel
All things Beatles, 24/8. All of their hits, album tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo songs, along with the records that influenced them and music inspired by them, plus interviews and exclusive hosted shows. It’s the soundtrack for generations of music fans, provided by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Learn more about The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM.
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
The Beatles Channel
All things Beatles, 24/8. All of their hits, album tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo songs, along with the records that influenced them and music inspired by them, plus interviews and exclusive hosted shows. It’s the soundtrack for generations of music fans, provided by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Learn more about The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM.
