BBC Two and BBC Music will present the world exclusive terrestrial TV broadcast of WHAM! 10 Days in China, a 90-minute documentary film.

China, Beijing, Guangzhou, UK

Who

BBC Two, BBC Music, WHAM!, George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley, Sony Music Vision, Sony Music Entertainment UK, Supercollider, Jonathan Rothery

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:05 GMT · 2h 1m ago

Where

China, Beijing, Guangzhou, UK ·

Why

The documentary revisits WHAM!'s historic 1985 tour as the first Western pop group to perform in communist China.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This broadcast will offer UK viewers a fresh perspective on a significant cultural exchange event that marked a turning point for both WHAM! and China's engagement with Western pop culture.

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https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/bbc-two-bbc-music-wham-10-days-in-china
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