Beatles not told of 'Our World' protests

LONDON, July 22 (UPI) -- Officials at the BBC did not inform the Beatles about a series of protests regarding the British group's inclusion in the famed "Our World" satellite program.

Recently released BBC documents show the Beatles were unaware the group's appearance on the first live global satellite transmission as a representative for Britain had been criticized by many, The Sunday Telegraph said.

Those documents, released under the Freedom of Information Act, show the famed June 25, 1967, broadcast was actually filled with animosity.

The newly unveiled documents indicate many people considered the Beatles unworthy of being Britain's representative in the event when compared with other nations' offerings.

The band later gained international renown for its performance of "All You Need Is Love."

The newspaper said in addition to keeping the celebrated band in the dark, the satellite event was not received well by the international media.

The documents show French officials briefly considered not taking part in the groundbreaking program, while U.S. TV networks simply dismissed the transmission entirely.