BBC Four changes scheduled programming for George Michael tribute evening

The channel will broadcast back-to-back programmes featuring the music icon 
Tribute: BBC Four will air an evening of George Michael programmes
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Jennifer Ruby30 December 2016

BBC Four has changed its scheduled programming for an evening of George Michael tributes.

The digital channel has scrapped its usual schedule to air an evening of programmes dedicated to the music icon on Friday (December 30).

Following the death of the former Wham! star on Christmas Day, fans can tune in to see back-to-back shows featuring the singer, taken from the archives.

The tribute evening kicks off at 9pm with a showing of 2005 documentary George Michael: A Different Life.

Directed by Southan Morris, the film features interviews with stars including Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey and Sting as well as Michael himself.

The channel will air a TOTP 2: Wham! Special from 10.30pm, featuring the duo’s most iconic Top of the Pops performances.

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At 11pm, George Michael Live at the Palais Garnier, which was filmed back in 2012, will be screened.

The concert film includes behind-the-scenes footage as well as on-stage performances and interviews.

Friends of the late star, who passed away after reportedly suffering heart failure on Christmas Day, are rumoured to be in the process of organising a tribute concert.

Sir Elton and Carey are both rumoured to be part of the line-up for the memorial show, to raise proceeds for Michael’s most beloved charities.

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