Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped
- Dec 23, 2024, UK
Wham! is arguably one of the most successful English pop duos of all time. The much-loved band released a string of hits during the 1980s that are still loved to this day, such as “Careless Whisper” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.”
However, one of their most successful songs of all time is the festive classic “Last Christmas,” which finally earned Christmas number one in 2023.
As it’s the 40th anniversary of the yuletide hit, a brand-new BBC documentary is scheduled to air this Christmas to show how the single became a cultural phenomenon.
Continue reading for all the details on Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped, including its broadcast date and time, interviews, footage, director, and more.
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What’s the Broadcast Date for Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped?
Kickstart the festive fun by watching Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped at 11.20 pm on BBC One on Monday, December 23, 2024. If you miss it, you can watch the documentary on BBC iPlayer.
Who Will Appear in the Interviews?
The festive documentary will feature brand-new interviews from the people who helped make the “Last Christmas” song and video.
For instance, Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley will discuss the making of “Last Christmas,” and Shirlie Kemp and Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett will talk about their experiences as the band’s backing singers.
Of course, many fans will be happy to learn the documentary will feature video and radio footage of George Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day in 2016.
What’s more, many of the members’ friends and famous fans will appear in the documentary, including Sir Bob Geldof, Sam Smith, Neil Tennant, and Mary J. Blige.
What Footage Will Appear in the Documentary?
The BBC documentary will feature an exclusive broadcast of George Michael singing “Last Christmas” at Wembley Stadium in December 2006.
It’s a must-watch for Wham! fans, as they can watch unseen outtakes from the original 35mm music video. Plus, viewers will have a chance to view the band members’ personal photographs.
Also, for the first time in 40 years, the group of friends from the “Last Christmas” music video will reunite at the video’s location. The group will return to the Swiss resort of Saas-Fee to revisit many of its iconic locations, such as the cozy alpine chalet and the ski lift.
Plus, they’ll share stories about the video shoot, and even the Mayor of Saas-Fee will appear in the documentary to discuss how he was the band’s driver at the time.
The experience reportedly meant a great deal to Andrew Ridgley, as he said, “Revisiting Saas-Fee four decades on, with some of the closest friends of my youth, was a very special experience. I know Yog would have loved to have shared that, too.”
Also, fans can learn more about “Last Christmas,” as the documentary will provide a musical and lyrical analysis of the festive classic, which was written and produced by the late, great George Michael.
Who Directed Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped?
Nigel Cole directed Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped. The Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated filmmaker is best known for directing Calendar Girls (2003), A Lot Like Love (2005), and Made in Dagenham (2010).
Can I Watch a Trailer for Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped?
Yes, you can watch the official trailer for Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped on YouTube.
