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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

8.420261h 30m12AMovieDocumentaryMusic

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.

DirectorArthur Cary
ProducersHamish Fergusson·Emily Jeal

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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Cast · Directed by Arthur Cary

PMPaul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Self
MMMike McGear
Mike McGear
Self
KVKlaus Voormann
Klaus Voormann
Self
ECElvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Self

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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass?

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass on Netflix?

No, McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.