Beatles Documentary Up For BAFTA

10 January 2017, 10:14 | Updated: 2 November 2017, 15:29

The 2016 documentary 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week' has received a nomination for an award in the 70th edition of the BAFTAs.

Following the early years of the the band the documentary, by Ron Howard, was released in September last year. 

The film follows the band's early touring years from 1962-1966, and includes some of their most famous songs.  

It features fan material, news coverage, content from the Beatles personal archives, and live footage from tours. 

'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week' is up against four others in the category, and was also nominated for 'Best Music Film' at the 59th annual Grammy Awards. 

La La Land leads the overall nominations with 11 nods, shortly after it's success at the Golden Globes where it scooped up seven awards. 

The winners will be revealed at the ceremony taking place on 12th February. 

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