The Beatles July 1967

Title: Holiday In Greece
Type: Home Movie
Filming Location: Karyes, Athens, Greece
Filming Date: July 23rd 1967
Broadcast Date: November 1995
Country Of Broadcast: UK
Duration: 00:53 Seconds
Quality: B
Source: "The Beatles Anthology" (DVD 2005)
Other Sources: "The Beatles Upgrades & Additions 1967 Vol 1" (BedHead Productions)

Notes: The Beatles took the opportunity to go sightseeing in the scenic countryside surrounding Athens. They travelled in a
convoy consisting of a Mercedes car and two large American taxis. Unfortunately, the taxi carrying Paul McCartney, Jane Asher,
and Neil Aspinall encountered a mechanical issue, catching fire from the intense heat.

After the group was reunited, they had lunch and visited a small village, Arachova. In the afternoon, they had a beach break.In
the evening, The Beatles were invited by the Oxford University Dramatic Society to attend a performance of Agamemnon by Aeschylus at the theatre in Delphi.

However, their host, Alexis Mardas, had given prior notice of their visit to the tourism authorities, leading to the news being
broadcast on Athens Radio.Upon reaching Delphi, the group was greeted by a crowd of fans, photographers, and journalists.
Faced with this unexpected reception, The Beatles opted to return to their limousine and depart for Athens without witnessing the play.