Beatles fans have only days to stream “chocolate egg of a film” before it leaves iPlayer

In a few days, the British romantic comedy inspired by the Beatles‘ works will no longer be available on BBC iPlayer, as it was first shown yesterday.

In 2019, a movie titled “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” penned by Richard Curtis and helmed by Danny Boyle, chronicles the journey of Jack Malik, an aspiring but struggling musician. An unexpected twist finds him as the sole individual on Earth who recalls the iconic band.

In this unique predicament, Jack skillfully exploits it by singing the band’s tunes, claiming credit, and maintaining a complex dynamic with Ellie (portrayed by Lily James), which is filled with uncertainty about their romantic or platonic bond.

As a huge fan, I can’t help but marvel at the blockbuster success of “Yesterday”. With an impressive gross of $155 million against a modest budget of $26 million, it truly made waves in the box office. However, time is of the essence for those eager to catch this heartwarming romcom on BBC iPlayer, as it’s set to disappear at 12:36 am on Wednesday, 18th June.

Although audiences adored it, the movie Yesterday didn’t receive rave reviews from critics. As a matter of fact, it only has an approval rating of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 366 critic reviews.

As a devoted admirer, I’d say that according to Rotten Tomatoes’ collective opinion, Yesterday might not quite reach the heights of fantastic, but it still manages to deliver a delightfully enchanting tale with a thought-provoking premise, albeit one that could benefit from more exploration.

The Independent described it as a “chocolate-egg movie: sweet and satisfying, yet lacking substance on the inside,” while The Irish Times referred to it as an “enchanting journey that’s well worth taking.

As a devoted admirer, I’d express it this way: “Propelled by the captivating camaraderie of its main characters and the irresistible allure of its music, it’s a whirlwind ride. However, it sometimes struggles to break free from the burden of its absurdity.” Meanwhile, another critic called it “charmingly contagious”.

Despite the film sometimes feeling a bit cheesy and unclear in its storyline progression, the infectious energy and joy generated by Curtis and Boyle manage to keep it moving, according to The Guardian. On the other hand, Empire Magazine commended it as an “radiant homage to The Beatles’ music”.

In the near future, BBC iPlayer will be removing “Yesterday”. However, Beatles enthusiasts are in for a special treat as Sam Mendes is set to release a tetralogy of films, each focusing on a different band member. The roles will be played by Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan.

Yesterday is due to leave BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 18 June.

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2025-06-15 00:19