A new BBC feature documentary, "Wham! 10 Days in China," revisits the British pop duo's groundbreaking 1985 tour of China, offering fresh perspectives on the cultural and political significance of the event. The film utilizes unearthed footage to chronicle George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's journey as they became the first Western pop group to perform in the country.

Andrew Ridgeley, George Michael's Wham! bandmate, revealed that Michael struggled with an "eternal conflict" over his fame, explaining that the singer created a character to fulfill his artistic destiny.

Andrew Ridgeley reflected on Wham!'s historic and surreal trip to China four decades ago, recounting silent gigs and awkward embassy receptions as the first Western pop act to tour the country.

WHAM!'s Andrew Ridgeley accepted the Academy Fellowship trophy on behalf of George Michael at the Ivor Novellos, emphasizing the enduring emotional appeal of Michael's music.

Former Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley states that fame was never important to him and that the band's end brought him peace.