How Phil Collins Was Cut from The Beatles' Movie

8 Sept 2026 / 3:34

Before becoming a global music star, a 13-year-old Phil Collins appeared as an extra in the Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night. While the other young fans screamed around him, Phil was reportedly concentrating on the band and studying what they were doing. That made him stand out for all the wrong reasons—and his moment was cut from the finished film. We also discuss his understated stage image and the unforgettable drum break in “In the Air Tonight”. Would you have recognised the young Phil Collins? Let us know in the comments. Watch the complete Listener Land episode here: https://youtu.be/xR7BAo21kAg Subscribe to Listener Land for more surprising stories from music history. #philcollins #thebeatles #musichistory