David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust

7.2

Jun 22 2012

1h 57m

Documentary, Music

BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans.

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self / Ziggy Stardust (archive footage)

Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker

Self - Narrator (voice)

Elton John

Elton John

Self

Woody Woodbury

Woody Woodbury

Self

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