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New Wham! 1985 China Tour Doc Debuts, Replaces Blocked Cut

7/27/2026

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The documentary “Wham! 10 Days in China” opened in China on July 28, 2026, documenting Wham!’s 1985 historic tour.
Mike Christie directed the film, incorporating unseen archive footage and interviews with Andrew Ridgeley and Chinese fans.
The release replaces Lindsay Anderson’s cut “If You Were There …,” after George Michael blocked its distribution.
After Michael’s death on Christmas Day 2016, the blocked cut screened at the BFI’s 2024 Anderson season with Ridgeley’s consent.

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The documentary “Wham! 10 Days in China” opened in China on July 28, 2026, documenting Wham!’s 1985 historic tour.
Mike Christie directed the film, incorporating unseen archive footage and interviews with Andrew Ridgeley and Chinese fans.
The release replaces Lindsay Anderson’s cut “If You Were There …,” after George Michael blocked its distribution.
After Michael’s death on Christmas Day 2016, the blocked cut screened at the BFI’s 2024 Anderson season with Ridgeley’s consent.