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BBC Two will air the much-anticipated David Bowie: The Last Five Years documentary tonight (January 7).
On the eve of what would have been Bowie's 70th birthday, fans will be able to gain a glimpse behind the scenes, and see Bowie's final two albums The Next Day and Blackstar in the making. The documentary will also take a look at the production of the musical Lazarus.
The film includes interviews with various collaborators who offer a unique insight into Bowie's final years and work process, and features special isolated vocal takes from those final studio sessions. A must see.
It is also revealed in the film that Bowie found out his condition was terminal as he was filming the video for Blackstar single 'Lazarus'. Johan Renck, director of the clip says: "I found out later that the week we were shooting is when he found out it is all over... We'll end treatment or whatever capacity that means, that his illness has won."
Long-time producer of Bowie, Tony Visconti discusses in the film how Bowie was "at the top of his game" while in the recording process for final album Blackstar, adding that "David had great, grand ideas.
The documentary follows 2013's David Bowie: Five Years.
Though originally scheduled to air on BBC Four, the documentary was moved to a BBC 2 slot due to high interest.
David Bowie: The Last Five Years airs at 9pm tonight on BBC 2.
