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The Paul McCartney Special (1986): Cast

The Paul McCartney Special (1986) movie poster

The Paul McCartney Special is a 1986 music documentary directed by John Howard Davies, starring Richard Skinner and Paul McCartney. It runs 1 hour.

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The Paul McCartney Special (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Paul McCartney Special About?

The premise of The Paul McCartney Special without spoilers.

Aired by the BBC in 1986 as a long‑form promo for Press to Play, the show features Richard Skinner interviewing Paul McCartney about his post‑Beatles work, especially Wings, in Abbey Road’s Studio 2. It mixes rare footage: promo clips, concert excerpts from the 1973 and 1976 tours, and a snippet from the unreleased film One Hand Clashing.

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Cast & crew

The Paul McCartney Special Cast

Richard Skinner leads the cast, with Paul McCartney. Directed by John Howard Davies.

From the director

More from John Howard Davies

More films directed by John Howard Davies: Torvill and Bean and Kim.

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FAQ

The Paul McCartney Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Paul McCartney Special, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Paul McCartney Special?

The Paul McCartney Special runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Paul McCartney Special released?

The Paul McCartney Special was released on August 29, 1986.

Who directed The Paul McCartney Special?

The Paul McCartney Special was directed by John Howard Davies.

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Who is in the cast of The Paul McCartney Special?

The Paul McCartney Special stars Richard Skinner and Paul McCartney.

Does The Paul McCartney Special have a post-credit scene?

No. The Paul McCartney Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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