BBC confirms air date for Paul McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass documentary

The disappearance of Sir Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass over 50 years ago is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s great mysteries, and the quest to find it is being laid bare in a brand new documentary.

Featuring exclusive interviews with McCartney, his brother Mike, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello and the roadies, journalists and fans who embarked on a mission to return the bass to its place in music history, the feature-length special is coming to TV screens very soon.

The BBC has recently confirmed that McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass will air on Saturday 11 April at 8:45pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.

The synopsis for the documentary film reads: "For over 50 years the disappearance of McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.

"The journey of McCartney's beloved Höfner bass – one of the most famous instruments of the 20th century – is a portal to the past. Bought in Hamburg for £30, it was by Paul's side through the birth of The Beatles and bore witness to their extraordinary rise to fame. When it vanished in the 70s it was thought lost forever.

"This rock ‘n’ roll detective story features exclusive interviews with McCartney, his brother Mike, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello and the roadies, journalists and fans who embarked on a mission to track down and restore the bass to its proper place in music history and to Paul. It's a story about fandom, creativity, love, loss, memory and the transformative power of music."

And for those eager to watch the documentary before 11 April, the film is being shown in select cinemas from Friday 2 April.

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass airs on Saturday 11 April at 8:45pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.

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