Bowie at the BBC (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2000, Bowie at the BBC is a music film directed by Chris Cowey, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Two days after his triumphant Glastonbury performance, David Bowie returned to London on 27th June 2000, for an exclusive show at the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a select number of fans. The tracks chosen from his wide-ranging set for this broadcast were: Wild Is The Wind, Ashes To Ashes, This Is Not America, Absolute Beginners, Little Wonder, The Man Who Sold The World, Fame, Stay, Hallo Spaceboy, Cracked Actor, I’m Afraid Of Americans.
Who’s in it. Bowie at the BBC stars David Bowie as Himself, Earl Slick as Himself, Gail Ann Dorsey as Herself and Mark Plati as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bowie at the BBC has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bowie at the BBC page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bowie at the BBC tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bowie at the BBC (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bowie at the BBC change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bowie at the BBC worth watching?
- Bowie at the BBC holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bowie at the BBC?
- Bowie at the BBC stars David Bowie, Earl Slick, Gail Ann Dorsey, Mark Plati and Sterling Campbell.
- When was Bowie at the BBC released?
- Bowie at the BBC was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.