McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
“the extraordinary journey of one of the most famous instruments”
For over fifty years, the disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.
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Arthur Cary Director
First release April 2, 2026 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Footprint Media Entertainment, Fremantle
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Passion Pictures
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Footprint Media Entertainment
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Fremantle
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BBC
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Dartmouth Films
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United Kingdom
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The Beatle and the Bass
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English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 2, 2026
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No release date listed for United States.
Israel
November 3, 2026 · Digital · Yes + Partner TV+
Japan
September 29, 2026 · TV · NHK-BS
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