BBC Four have announced that their schedule for tonight (30 December 2017) has been changed in order to make room for a night of programmes about George Michael.
The channel announced via Twitter that a night of programmes would be broadcast in tribute to the singer’s life. He passed away aged 53 on Christmas Day.
The schedule includes a repeat airing of George Michael: A Different Life, a 2008 BBC documentary featuring candid interviews with the singer about his childhood, Wham! and his turbulent relationship with his then-label Sony. The film features interviews with Elton John, Mariah Carey, Boy George and Noel Gallagher.
Michael’s lawsuit against Sony came up in a 1994 magazine interview with Prince. Revisit Prince’s message of support for Michael here. Check out the full schedule and BBC Four’s announcement below.
9PM: George Michael: A Different Life
10:30PM: TOTP2: A Wham! Special
11PM: George Michael Live at the Palais Garnier
We're changing our schedule this Friday 30 December, and planning a night of programmes in memory of George Michael. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/8nOsTgI6QW
— BBC Four (@BBCFOUR) December 28, 2016
