george michael to perform for bbc george michael is to perform live at london s abbey road studios as part of a bbc radio 2 special next month.  the session  which will broadcast on 18 december  will also see him talk about how his biggest hits came about. michael s appearance is part of the station s sold on song initiative  which explores the art of songwriting. the station also confirmed that chris tarrant will be hosting a one-off new year s eve programme. he left london s capital fm this year after 17 years. the former breakfast show host - who attracted some of the highest ratings in britain  despite only broadcasting to london - will offer his own individual take on the year in the two-hour show.  this should be great fun   tarrant said.  i ve had a fantastic year and i know that lots of other people have as well. i m definitely looking forward to being on radio 2.  other christmas specials from radio 2 include singer jamelia hosting a christmas day concert from the london community gospel choir  while actor christopher lee will read fireside tales from the likes of edgar allan poe  e nesbit and ambrose bierce. comedian harry hill will host a spoof nostalgia show on christmas day  while singer jamie cullum will perform a live concert for the station.