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Teen Star's Emotional 'Blackbird' Performance Moves Cast to Tears
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- Oscar Hartland, 16, delivered a 'Blackbird' performance in the Gavin & Stacey special that moved the cast to tears at a wedding.
- The moment nearly fell through because of high royalties for using The Beatles' song.
- James Corden, who plays Hartland's on-screen dad, emailed Sir Paul McCartney for permission.
- Sir Paul McCartney granted clearance after being touched by the explanation.
- Hartland called the performance his "biggest task" in the episode.
