Wimbledon Bookfest

Through the extraordinary life of George Michael, prize‑winning author Sathnam Sanghera explores music, identity, politics, and what one of our most loved pop stars can tell us about modern Britain. Blending personal reflection with sharp cultural insight, Sanghera paints a portrait that spans immigration, homophobia, fame, creative genius, tabloid obsession, addiction and the devotion of fans. A decade after George Michael’s death, this conversation asks why his story continues to resonate so powerfully and why public love for him has only grown.  ‘Whether he’s writing autobiography or fiction, Sathnam Sanghera is busy carving out his own literary niche.’ Jonathan Coe