George Michael: Outed

2023 - 2023

Episode 1

Episode 1

In 1998, George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a LA toilet. The pop pin-up's secret was out. But why was it a secret? And how did George's exposure turn into a blow for gay liberation?

Episode 2

Episode 2

After his arrest, George Michael turned the PR playbook on its head - coming out on TV, and releasing hit video Outside celebrating gay hook-ups dressed as a cop.

Outed Stories: Harvey Proctor

Episode 3

Through the 1980s and 90s, gay people were outed by the tabloid press against their will. Tory MP Harvey Proctor's political career was destroyed. And then 30 years later it happened again.

Outed Stories: Terry Dunning

Episode 4

Branded a 'home-wrecker', social worker Terry Dunning was outed by the Express in 1993. Thirty years later, Terry and family tell his story.

Outed Stories: Andrew Hartle

Episode 5

Splashed across the headlines, simply for being gay, destroyed an anaesthetist's army career, and almost his life.

Top Cast

George Michael•Olly Alexander•Holly Johnson

Director

Michael Ogden

In 1998, pop star George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a Los Angeles public toilet. This is the story of how his response to a potentially career-crushing event changed history.

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George Michael Image

George Michael

Self (archive footage)

Olly Alexander Image

Olly Alexander

Self

Holly Johnson Image

Holly Johnson

Self

Richard Coles Image

Richard Coles

Self

Kenny Goss

Self

Jim Moret

Self

Andros Georgiou

Self

Neil Wallis Image

Neil Wallis

Self

Will Young Image

Will Young

Self

Simon Napier-Bell Image

Simon Napier-Bell

Self

Full Crew

Michael Ogden

Director

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