BIB - this will be exactly what lay behind that decision. And, in all fairness, I would not expect BBC staff to be called back to work from their Xmas holidays to assemble a clip show - however devastating this news might be.

But the BBC needs to act quickly - there is a potentially brilliant 'George Michael at the BBC'-type tribute to be compiled …

Thought it was amazing,he's voice is so touching beautiful I had a few tears watching it ,LEGEND

I only caught the end of the show because I didn't know it was on.

I watched Last Christmas on YouTube last week because I like reading the comments underneath from all parts of the world wishing everybody a merry Christmas. Unusually, I then clicked on a few more of George Michael's hits and thought what a great singer he was, with a far better tone and range than the likes of Frank Sinatra.

Here he is faultlessly singing live on Parkinson;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfPSNKb0Ahc

Bowie's and Prince's passing didn't bother me, but George Michael's does.

Better than Sinatra? Really? Give over! In all the hyperbolic plaudits being given to Michael, I don't think anyone's been THAT bold. Each to their own, ymmv, as they say...

Just mentioning this here in case no-one spots the other thread but BBC4 are changing their schedule to a George Michael night this Friday.

Thanks for that, i didn't know and i will watch it now.

Bowie, Prince and George have all affected me greatly out of all the celebs who passed this year, it is those 3 who meant the most in my life. Bowie 1st, then Prince then george. All played a huge part in my growing up.