BBC Four devote entire night to George Michael tribute programmes after announcing schedule shake-up following star’s shock death
BBC FOUR have announced a schedule shake-up following George Michael’s untimely death and will dedicate a whole night to the pop icon on Friday.
George died of heart failure, aged 53, on Christmas day so now the beeb has rejigged their programming to honour him.
They tweeted: “We're changing our schedule this Friday 30 December, and planning a night of programmes in memory of George Michael. More details to follow.”
A schedule is yet to be released, but with such a long and diverse career, ranging from his Wham! days to his huge solo successes, fans are sure to be in for a treat.
Meanwhile some of the biggest names in the music industry could be set to remember their beloved friend George Michael in a tribute to end all tributes.
Big names who have previously worked alongside the iconic star are said to be considering an ultimate send-off for George with claims it could be in the shape of a "memorial concert".
Everyone from Elton John and Bob Geldof, to Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley, soul queen Aretha Franklin and pals Mariah Carey, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Cindy Crawford - the latter two models who starred in his Freedom 90 video - are just a few of the names said to be in the early stages of considering a tribute.
A source said: "It's early stages yet but George's pals are determined to deliver a send-off to remember for him.
"It's likely to be in the form of a memorial concert and to raise money for the causes close to George's heart.
"George was a dear friend to so many people, and there is no way that they will let him go without a send-off fit for a music legend.
"He made friends across the worlds of music, acting, modelling, charitable work and the impact he had fighting for LGBT rights.
"Everyone is heartbroken, he had an impact on so many people's lives."
