The Paul McCartney Special (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, The Paul McCartney Special is a music and documentary film directed by John Howard Davies, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A program originally produced for the BBC, and aired on television several times in 1986. Originally conceived as a long-form promotional piece for «Press to Play», the BBC staffer (Richard Skinner) persuades Macca to talk about much more, including one of the more in-depth interviews about Wings. All of the interview bits were done at Abbey Road studio 2, leading to some reminiscing on Paul's part. Scattered among the interview are some nice McCartney film rarities (including rarely seen promo clips/videos, concert footage from both the 1973 and 1976 tours, and even a bit of the never released "One Hand Clapping" film).
Who’s in it. The Paul McCartney Special stars Paul McCartney as Himself and Richard Skinner as Himself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paul McCartney Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paul McCartney Special tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paul McCartney Special (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Paul McCartney Special change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Paul McCartney Special?
- The Paul McCartney Special stars Paul McCartney and Richard Skinner.
- When was The Paul McCartney Special released?
- The Paul McCartney Special was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.