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George Michael: Outed

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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.

Documentary

2.1 / 5

6th March 2023 - 6th March 2023
Director
Michael Ogden
Top Cast
George MichaelOlly AlexanderHolly Johnson
Watch Providers 🇬🇧
Channel 4
Channel 4
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Episode 1
6th March 2023

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?

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Episode 2
6th March 2023

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 Still
Outed Stories: Harvey Proctor
6th March 2023

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.

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Outed Stories: Terry Dunning
6th March 2023

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.

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Outed Stories: Andrew Hartle
6th March 2023

Episode 5

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