The alien who saved rock 'n' roll—and maybe Bowie himself.
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.
Acting
Bowie's archive footage—charisma that burns through decades-old tape.
Production
Jarvis Cocker narration: poetic, personal, perfectly Pulp.
Practical Effects
Rare performance clips that'll send you down YouTube rabbit holes.
Director
James Hale
David Bowie
Self / Ziggy Stardust (archive footage)
Jarvis Cocker
Self - Narrator (voice)
Elton John
Self
Woody Woodbury
Self
Anthony Newley
Self (archive footage)
Dana Gillespie
Self
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Gary Kemp
Self
Mick Ronson
Self
Trevor Bolder
Self
Steve Harley
Self
Marc Almond
Self
Jon Savage
Self
Vince Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Cherie Currie
Self
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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