The hour-long special promises viewers “an access-all-areas” account of band’s revival, following the members from their initial recording sessions through to their live performances.
In the early 1980s, Culture Club was one of the biggest bands in the world, selling 150 million records worldwide.
Formed in London, the band comprised of Boy George on vocals, Mikey Craig on bass, Roy Hay on guitar and keyboards and Jon Moss on drums.
As well as their UK success the band were huge in the USA – notching up ten top 40 hits and securing an appearance in The A-Team for Boy George.
Despite their successes, Culture Club were a band with a troubled past, George had an affair with his drummer Jon Moss and when they acrimoniously split, the band fell apart and George descended into heroin addiction.
In Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity, Director Mike Nicholls will reveal the personalities behind one of the most iconic bands of all time as they attempt to reunite and overcome their tempestuous past.
Greg Sanderson, BBC Commissioning Editor, Arts, Music & Events said: “Culture Club are one of those iconic bands who everyone wants to know more about.
Getting access to the trials and triumphs of their reunion was always going to be exciting, and we’re delighted to be taking audiences behind the scenes of this extraordinary foursome.”
Mentorn Media’s Director of Programmes and Executive Producer, Tayte Simpson, says: “Culture Club is a band with a history as colourful as their music. Mike has unique and intimate access which provides a candid insight as these four strong personalities attempt to work together for the first time in 15 years.”
Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity airs at 9pm on Friday 6 March on BBC Four.
