: A key plot point involves a jeweled brooch that George gave to Kathy the previous year, which Andrew is seen wearing in the "present-day" scenes of the video. Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
: Directed by Andrew Morahan , the shoot took place in November 1984. It was originally shot on 35mm film and was famously remastered in 4K Ultra HD in 2019. Wham! - Last Christmas (Official Video)
: The video was filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland , at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps. : A key plot point involves a jeweled
: Most of the people in the video were actually friends and family of the band. The cast includes backup singers Pepsi & Shirlie , and a brief cameo by Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp (who was dating Shirlie at the time). : The video was filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland
: The scene where George and Kathy fall in the snow was an accident —George simply lost his footing, and the director kept the genuine laughter in the final cut.
The official video for by Wham! is more than just a holiday clip; it is a cultural touchstone of the 1980s that blends festive joy with a poignant story of heartbreak. Essential Video Facts
: This was the final time George Michael was filmed clean-shaven ; he sported a beard for the remainder of his career.