Series synopsis
George Michael: Outed is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on March 6, 2023. It ended on March 6, 2023. It stars George Michael, Olly Alexander, Holly Johnson and Richard Coles.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- George Michael as Self (archive footage)
- Olly Alexander as Self
- Holly Johnson as Self
- Richard Coles as Self
- Kenny Goss as Self
- Jim Moret as Self
- Andros Georgiou as Self
- Neil Wallis as Self
Supporting cast
- Will Young as Self
- Simon Napier-Bell as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | March 6, 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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? |
March 6, 2023 |
| 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. |
March 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Outed Stories: Harvey Proctor 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. |
March 6, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 6, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:00:00 |