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With the addition of numerous biopics in the works, The Beatles’ world-wide love affair continues. Dale Roberts, a tour guide to Liverpool, explains why celebrities still flock to the Fab Four’s hometown.

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It’s been over 60 years since four lads from Liverpool released their debut single and Beatles mania swept the world.

The Beatles dominated 1960s culture with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and their popularity is still strong even today.

Such is the popularity of the Fab Four, a multi-part biopic by Sam Mendes following the stories of all four members, which will hit theatres in 2028, has already caused a worldwide buzz before filming has even begun.

Paul Mescal, who will play Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr portrayer Barry Keoghan were spotted around the city last month as they began to get a feel for their characters’ hometown. But if Paul, Barry – and their co-stars Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) and Harris Dickinson (John Lennon) – really know how to prepare for their roles, they’ll be giving every celebrity’s favourite tour guide a call.

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The Beatles had already split up when Dale Roberts was born, but that hasn’t stopped the 35-year-old from Liverpool from becoming one of the band’s biggest fans and launching an impressive career.

It’s safe to say Dale is the man to know if you want to learn more about The Beatles, from co-owner of George Harrison’s childhood home, which is now an immersive heritage Airbnb Dale runs his own business, Dale Liverpool Tours Ltd, which offers bespoke and VIP tours to clients like Liverpool FC, Comic-Con, and international travel companies.

Over the years, Dale has delivered tours to Hollywood actors, Grammy-winning musicians like Elvis Costello, WWE stars such as Mick Foley, politicians, influencers, and elite sports personalities.

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“I’ve delivered tours for many famous people, and one of the craziest things is that they recommend me to others,” Dale tells us. “Ben Davis (Ant-Man, Red Dead Redemption) called me asking to do a tour for his friend — a top improv comedian who has worked with Steve Carell.

Charisma Carpenter, the author of The Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and Angel Legend, has participated in numerous tours and was absolutely lovely. I had Steve Holley, a drummer for the Wings, talk to me about his time with Paul McCartney last year; Elvis Costello also did the same!

When Liverpool FC won the 2024 League Cup, about five of the players on the pitch had taken a tour with me a few months prior.

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Dale, who was born and raised in Walton, has become one of Liverpool’s most well-known figures in the booming tourism sector by pursuing a career in The Beatles.

He was hired as Head of Marketing at Liverpool’s open-top bus company, Liverpool City Sights, in 2016. The business was struggling to make it to the bottom of TripAdvisor’s regional rankings. A hop-on hop-off tour with a Beatles theme shook up the city’s tour scene, and Dale helped design it.

He claims that Dale accidentally started leading in 2017 when the team was understaffed and found his calling right away. He was later recognized for his contributions to the tour, including being recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the Best in the World in 2022.

He was hired by Cavern City Tours as the marketing manager for Liverpool’s renowned Cavern Club a year after designing the tour. Additionally, he began guiding them on their renowned Magical Mystery Tour. In a first for the venue, Dale became the only guide to lead scheduled tours inside the Cavern in its history when he was invited to give scheduled “Behind the Scenes” tours in 2019.

During that time, Dale received hundreds of glowing reviews and TripAdvisor listed the Cavern Club ahead of Buckingham Palace among the world’s greatest landmarks. By late 2021, Dale had become manager of the Magical Mystery Tour — Liverpool’s longest-running Beatles bus tour. He would go on to set records for customer feedback, and in 2024, TripAdvisor ranked the tour the 8th best in the world.

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“I think Liverpool should be the best tour in the world,” Dale says. Our music “changed the world because it has such a wonderful history.” You couldn’t see everything that changed the world in any other major city because it’s so easily accessible.

The city’s abundance of tours and experts is useful for the cast of the upcoming Beatles films. John, Paul, George, and Ringo have a lot of acting experience, but they are not from Liverpool. Does Dale have any advice for the cast who wants to impress the Merseysidens?

“If I could give the young actors acting one piece of advice, it would be to spend time in Liverpool, visiting the landmarks and walking the streets as the Beatles did. You have to feel this city’s attitude and sense of humor.

Liverpool made the Beatles, not The Beatles, according to the saying. We can be excited if the actors take the time to realize that they will be channeling something real on screen.

And if Paul, Barry, Harrison, and Joseph have any sense, they’ll be calling Dale to make sure they’re up to speed before the cameras start rolling, following in their celebrity contemporaries.

Mary Earps, a legendary English football player, is scheduled to release her new autobiography next month, according to sources who claim it will inspire the next generation of female footballers.

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She has won over the world of football, setting herself as a trailblazing icon for young women all over the country, and her new project, England’s former number one, will inspire young women all over the country.

England football hero Mary Earps is gearing up to release her new autobiography All In next month – and insiders say it’s set to inspire the next generation of female footballers.

The Lionesses legend has poured her heart into the book, which takes readers from her grassroots beginnings all the way to becoming one of the most respected goalkeepers in the world.

All In chronicles the triumphs, the apologies, and heroics that made Mary a national treasure, as well as revealing intimate encounters she has never discussed.

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One of the biggest female football players’ close friends said, “The book is brilliant; it was written right from the heart.” Mary is completely open and honest about topics she has never discussed publicly before. It is a must-read. It will, above all, inspire the next generation of female footballers. It really demonstrates Mary’s special status.

Earps, who is now a member of Paris Saint-Germain, gained notoriety for her outstanding performances at the Women’s Euros in 2022, where she helped bring England to glory.

She has since won a number of significant awards and received an MBE for her contributions to football, making her one of the most well-known figures in the field.

Mary said, “This book is me, unfiltered, in a statement before the book’s release.” Anyone who has ever been told they’re not enough will find this to be inspirational and unapologetically themselves.

Many people have already predicted that All In will be a must-read for young fans aspiring to emulate the Lionesses’ success, with early readers already hailed it as “brilliant” and “inspirational.”

After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman left, is Robbie Williams on the list to take the stage? Fans are hoping so after he posted a teaser on X.

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Robbie Williams has teased that he’s next in line to host Strictly Come Dancing after longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were quitting the BBC show today.

The 51-year-old Let Me Entertain You singer stated to his 2.3 million followers, “Just got a rather fancy phone call about a very glittery dance floor job. Sequins and tuxedos may be something I’ll wear someday. A wink face emoji follows with “stay tuned,” then “.”

Fans are eager to see it, with many hoping it will be a reality. One user wrote, “Strictly,” in the comments. You would undoubtedly increase my weekend TV viewing rate by ACE. Is Tess and Claudia leaving in this way? a second question was asked.

A third fan wrote: “Camp as Christmas…!!! That would be right up your street Robbie.” A fourth posted: “You tease!! Please let this be true x.” A fifth chimed in: “Only time I’d watch it lol!”

A sixth grader praised him for posing as a “double act” with his wife Ayda, and said, “That would be amazing!!!” Would be perfect between you and Ayda! Even if you were joking, kindly, please, please do this. Although not everyone had the same level of optimism, with the joke “On the wind up again, my lovely”?

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Tess and Claudia announced this morning that Strictly would be leaving, which means that the season’s finale will take place on December 20.

Tess, 56, is in charge for 21 years. Bruce Forsyth, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 89, was her former co-host. Claudia, 53, who co-hosted Tess’ show for the past 11 years, stepped in in 2014.

The famous duo made a public statement about their decision by appearing together in a video that they posted on their social media accounts. They claimed they wanted to “pass the baton” on to new presenters.

Claudia began the video by saying, “Hi, it’s Claud and Tess. We want to hear from you about some rumors that have occurred. “.

Tess cut in: “Yeah we have news. After 21 wonderfully joyful years on Strictly, we have decided the time is right to step aside and pass on the baton…” “The very sparkly baton…” Claudia continued, before she turned to Tess and said: “You’ve been here since the beginning…”

Tess then responded, “2004 with Brucey, lovely Bruce.” That was over 20 years ago, and you have retained much of it. Hasn’t it been a significant part of our lives? Since our children were sexy babies in the beginning, we have cherished every second, in my opinion.

We have, we’re so fortunate to have been a part of this amazing show, Claudia continued, “We just want to thank the Strictly team because Strictly is the person who makes it so thank you.”

Tess concurred, saying, “They are the most amazing television team we’ve been so fortunate. They’ve also had a great time with the audience. They have been with us for the past 21 years, and they have provided us with such a show.

They captioned the video, “We have loved working as a duo, and hosting Strictly has been a dream. We had planned to leave together before, but now it seems appropriate.

“We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day.”

We will cry when we say the final “keep dancing,” they added, but we will keep saying it to one another. Possibly while eating some pizza while wearing tracksuit bottoms at home. Tess &amp, Claud”.

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