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Mitch Benn Is the Fat Pink Duke

Episode 2 of 3

Mitch Benn explores David Bowie’s back catalogue – and the conundrum of not really getting him as he grew up. From 2015.

David Bowie is the first rock star Mitch can remember being aware of.

He was two, David was Ziggy Stardust, and he remembers feeling that while he liked him he didn't really get him.

As he's grown up - and David Bowie has grown up right along side - Mitch realises that Not Really Getting David Bowie is the whole point...

Mitch Benn takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Bowie's back catalogue, examining his legacy and Mitch's own personal connection to his music.

Written by and starring Mitch Benn

Comedy series for anyone who's ever bought a record or fallen in love with a song.

Producer: Alexandra Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2015.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Aug 202523:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

PresenterMitch Benn
WriterMitch Benn
ProducerAlexandra Smith

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Sep 201518:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 8 Sep 201507:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 8 Sep 201517:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 8 Sep 201522:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Sep 201505:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Jul 202023:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 May 202223:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 29 Aug 202523:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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