Key Highlights
- The Rest Is History collaborates with Tom Holland on a new Beatles documentary.
- A two-part special about the life and times of The Beatles will be released on YouTube in December 2025.
- Conan O’Brien, a fan of The Rest Is History podcast, is involved in promoting this project.
New Beatles Documentary: A Journey Through Time
The iconic band that dominated the ’60s music scene is set to be revisited once again with the announcement of a new documentary series. This project, a collaboration between The Rest Is History and Tom Holland, aims to explore the life and times of The Beatles in unprecedented detail.
Collaboration with Conan O’Brien
The project’s partnership with Conan O’Brien, known for his podcast and deep appreciation for The Rest Is History, adds a unique dimension. O’Brien has been vocal about his admiration for the podcast, which often delves into historical events and figures through engaging storytelling.
Documentary Details
The two-part special will be available on YouTube starting December 3, 2025. This release date marks a significant moment in Beatles history, coinciding with the band’s rise to fame over six decades ago. The documentary will feature rare access to music and archival materials from Abbey Road Studios, providing fans with an intimate look at the group’s creative process.
Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest Is History, emphasizes the historical significance of The Beatles in a podcast interview: “I’d argue they’re historically significant because they act as lightning rods for everything that made the 1960s such a revolutionary decade.
In many ways, we in the 21st century are still living in the aftermath of the ’60s – just as people in the 16th century lived in the wake of the 1520s. The cultural and ethical transformation is on that scale, and the Beatles were not only symbols of it, but active drivers of it.”
Conan O’Brien’s Insights
In an exclusive podcast interview, Conan O’Brien shared his thoughts on the band: “The Beatles were a complete break from everything that came before. They were singer-songwriters who wrote their own music, and in so many ways they broke the mould. Most groups at the time had a clear frontman — Dion and the Belmonts, for example — and there was real pressure on them to follow that model.
For a moment they were even Johnny and the Moondogs. But they always knew they were a group; the power was in the synergy between them, which was unusual then. They were a departure from almost everything that preceded them and remain as relevant today as they were in 1964.”
The Rest Is History’s special episode is set to launch on December 3, 2025, across all podcast platforms and YouTube, offering fans an exclusive look at the legendary band. This project not only celebrates The Beatles’ enduring legacy but also delves into their impact on popular culture and history.
