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When Le Garrick, situated in the heart of Covent Garden, first opened its doors, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister and Wham ! dominated the charts.

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This affecting exploration of the troubled genius’s impact is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis and social context

In 1998, George Michael was arrested for public lewdness in an LA lavatory, an inc…

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In HBO docuseries Bring Me the Beauties, a lesser-known, image-obsessed cult from the 80s is put under the spotlight

Documentary film-maker Chris Smith made the seminal 1999 film American Movie, about…

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On the opposite side of the coin, Kylie Minogue nabbed the top spot in the festive charts with her song 'XMAS' over Wham's 'Last Christmas'. Find out which songs made the list.

Exclusive song for online retailer prevents a hat trick of Christmas No 1s for Wham!, as Kylie becomes first woman to secure UK No 1 singles in four different decades

Kylie Minogue has scored her firs…

The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.

Plus: which European champions were top at Christmas, players giving each other presents and other festive trivia

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“Just reading a book about Christmas No 1s,” be…

Beyond Wham! and Elton, Guardian writers from across the generations select the songs that conjure the personal magic and memories of the season

I’m always fascinated by the ways in which my generatio…

Wham ! and Kylie Minogue are battling for the coveted prize thanks to the shift towards streaming rather than sales.

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