Before he was a global icon for peace and tolerance, Beatle John Lennon had a bad boy reputation, from once nearly beating a man to death to smacking his young son Julian around.

An archive clip, which was played at the Channel Four’s show, “It Was Alright In The 1960s” on September 20, Saturday, has once again spurred the fury among the viewers as it depicted the legendary musician making fun of disables people by making exaggerated movements in an offensive manner, Daily Mail reported.

The video of Lennon elicited a strong response on social media and was criticised by the learning disability charity Mencap.

“Times may have changed but I always find it hard to believe how such famous people can have these disgusting views about real people”, said Ms Bellamy.

A video of John Lennon appearing to mock the disabled while performing with the Beatles has resurfaced in a British television show, prompting an outcry on social media.

Bellamy added: “I have seen attitudes towards people like me change a great deal since I was a child”.

Disgust: Shock footage of John Lennon mocking disabled people at a Beatles concert has sparked outrage among fans.

Nevertheless, the clip has been strongly condemned by a number of organizations supporting people with learning disabilities.

Legendary musician John Lennon’s behaviour continues to shock fans.

David Charles Bowen posted: ‘#johnlennon’s distasteful learning disability impressions I saw on #itwasalrightinthe60s tonight would never have been OK’.