5282 Series 5: Episode 14

18th May 2026
David Bowie Part Two

Following an epic Part One with Phil and Mel, we were unable to fit our Hunky Dory conversation in. So here it is, in all its glory, in Part Two. Then, we welcome music writer Steve Walsh to the studio to discuss The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Aladdin Sane, Pin-Ups, Diamond Dogs and Young Americans. We talk about how Bowie constantly reinvents himself during this very creative period, while invariably leaving behind a whole host of loyal musical collaborators in his wake.

Look out for Part 3 in 4 weeks time, in which we'll be joined by Darren Worth, to discuss Station to Station, Low, Heroes, Lodger and Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).

Listen to David Bowie Part Two

Links to this episode:

Hunky Dory wikipedia

A Divine Symmetry Box Set

David Bowie - Life on Mars? Official Video

Listen to Peter Noone - Oh You Pretty Things

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars wikipedia

Watch Starman Live on Top of the Pops from 1972

Listen to Velvet Goldmine

Listen to Sweet Head

Aladdin Sane wikipedia

The Jean Genie Official Music Video

Panic in Detroit Live 1974 feat. Earl Slick

Listen to Watch That Man - Lulu

Pin-Ups wikipedia

David Bowie performs Sorrow on The 1980 Floor Show

Diamond Dogs wikipedia

Watch Rebel Rebel

Donovan - Rock 'n' Roll With Me

Young Americans wikipedia

Listen to Who Can I Be Now?

Watch the Cracked Actor (1974) documentary

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Presented by Kevin Petch, Melanie Delaney, Phil Todd, Steve Walsh and David Benn.
Produced by Kevin Petch for Out of Left Field.
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