This new film features rare and unseen archive footage and early Bowie audio interviews, including the original vocal which Bowie recorded for Lazarus, his last release before his death, which has never been heard before. David Bowie: The Last Five Years was produced and directed by Francis Whately as a follow-up to his acclaimed David Bowie: Five Years which was broadcast on BBC Two in 2013. Mark presents solo, joined by producer and director Francis Whatley on his new BBC 2 David Bowie film. #BowieLastFiveYears #ExploringLifeOnMars #BowieAtTheBBC #BowieAtTheBEEB #BowieBBC Here follows the dates for your diary, keep reading for more detail regarding each programme. Hopefully we’ll have some exclusive content ahead of the dates listed below, along with links to the individual broadcasts. Now we have full details of eleven different Bowie-related broadcasts on BBC TV and Radio, and it’s possible that list may increase nearer the time. We told you all about the upcoming Bowie coverage on the BBC back on November 4 ( ). “Waiting for the gift of sound and vision” If you’ve not seen "Heroes" on Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas TV special, you’re in for a treat: įOOTNOTE: The shot of a shirtless Bowie was one of several stills taken during this "Heroes" filming session. Looking amazing, he sings close up straight to camera while several set mime pieces performed by Bowie are superimposed. In the promo film, Bowie sings an emotional live vocal over a backing track, with some not so subtle phasing and echo effects on his voice that may well have been added after the event. Notable for the wonderfully bizarre, but nevertheless beautiful David Bowie and Bing Crosby duet of Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy, the TV special also contained an oft-overlooked performance of "Heroes". Inspired by Iman’s “Happy Holidays!” message yesterday, we needed no other encouragement to celebrate once more, David Bowie’s appearance on Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas TV Special.īroadcast 39 years ago today in the UK (Christmas Eve 1977, November 30th 1977 in the US), the show was recorded in Elstree just outside London in the UK on September 11th, 1977.
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