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Last Christmas by Wham! tops vote for song to mark start of festive season

The hit, which took 39 years to become a Christmas number one, topped the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s poll.

Evening Standard

Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped review – special TV to give your heart to

This winter warmer is so much more than just a deep dive into one of the greatest festive tunes – it’s an astonishing tribute to the genius of George Michael

The Guardian - UK

Pepsi & Shirlie on the legacy of Wham's Last Christmas at 40: 'It's everything'

EXCLUSIVE The pair were backing singers and dancers for Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s ’80s pop duo and appear in a new BBC documentary celebrating the beloved song’s milestone anniversary

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How to watch 'Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped' online from anywhere

Was it going to be called "Last Summer"? Who got the royalties? Watch the "Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped" documentary online, on TV and from anywhere in the world to find out.

Tom’s Guide

“It was a huge disappointment when it didn’t make it to number one”: 40 years on, the story of Wham!’s Last Christmas

A tale of vast ambition, misfired masterplans, tragedy, heartbreak and happiness at last!

MusicRadar

Christmas number one contenders revealed: Will Wicked or Band Aid take top spot?

Last year Wham! claimed the top spot with Last Christmas.

Evening Standard

New BBC Two documentary tells the story of Wham's Last Christmas as iconic festive hit turns 40

A new documentary marking 40 years of Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' is set to air this December.

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Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped to celebrate song’s 40th anniversary on BBC Two

The film, which will air in December, will bring together artists, producers and music experts to give the story of the song.

Evening Standard

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria responds to Wham! scoring Christmas No 1 over The Pogues

‘Fairytale of New York’ placed sixth in the UK singles chart for Christmas, while Wham! broke a record after ‘Last Christmas’ took 39 years to get to No 1

The Independent UK

Wham!’s Last Christmas finally reaches Christmas No 1, 39 years after release

‘Mission accomplished!’ says Andrew Ridgeley, while Cher becomes oldest woman to score a UK Top 40 hit

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