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Britain is marking the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic Sgt Pepper's album with a modern rockers' recreation of the songs, amid renewed debate over its cultural significance.
Among a series of events, the BBC is to broadcast a documentary on the 1967 album featuring cover versions of the Beatles' tunes by Oasis, the Killers and Kaiser Chiefs among others.
Academics are also preparing to hold a debate on the significance of the album, considered by many to be one of the most influential records of all time.
