Michael Ogden
Director
George Michael: Outed (2023)
Season 1
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.
Released March 6, 2023
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
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Production Companies: Channel 4 Television
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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, midnight
S1E2 - 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, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - Outed Stories: Terry Dunning
Branded a 'home-wrecker', social worker Terry Dunning was outed by the Express in 1993. Thirty years later, Terry and family tell his story.
March 6, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Outed Stories: Andrew Hartle
Splashed across the headlines, simply for being gay, destroyed an anaesthetist's army career, and almost his life.
March 6, 2023, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 120 min.
Released: March 6, 2023
Last Air Date: March 6, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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