David Bowie Forever: Neil Tennant on Bowie's impact on queer culture
Huw Stephens and Neil Tennant celebrate Bowie鈥檚 fearless reinvention and lasting impact on queer culture, through the artists, stories and remixes that keep his legacy evolving.
Huw Stephens shares hosting duties with Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, diving deep into the world of David Bowie.
Together, they explore Bowie鈥檚 lifelong commitment to reinvention鈥攆rom Ziggy Stardust to the Berlin years and beyond鈥攁nd how his fearless creativity reshaped the musical landscape. Neil reflects on Bowie鈥檚 profound influence on queer culture, celebrating the ways his fluid identities and boundary-breaking artistry opened doors for generations of LGBTQ+ listeners and performers.
With a spotlight on some of Bowie鈥檚 music from many different eras鈥攈ow they reframed his songs, expanded his sonic palette and kept his music evolving鈥擧uw and Neil share rare insights, favourite reworks and thoughtful conversation. They also consider what Bowie鈥檚 legacy can teach us today about authenticity, curiosity and the power of continually reimagining who we are.
To hear other artists reflecting on Bowie's life and career, including Ezra Furman, Henry Rollins and Neil Tennant, search 'David Bowie Forever' on 麻豆社 Sounds.
Produced by 麻豆社 Audio in Cardiff for 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music
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David Bowie
Where Are We Now?
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London, Bye, Ta Ta
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T. Rex
Ride a White Swan
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Elton John
Your Song
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David Bowie
Five Years (Old Grey Whistle Test - broadcast 8th February 1972)
- Rock 'n' Roll Star!.
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Pet Shop Boys
New London boy
- Nonetheless.
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David Bowie
Space Oddity
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David Bowie
Ashes to Ashes
- David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
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Grace
Not Over Yet
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David Bowie
Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys remix) (feat. Pet Shop Boys)
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David Bowie
Stay
- Station to Station (Deluxe Edition).
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David Bowie
After All
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Lou Reed
Walk On The Wild Side
- Lou Reed - NYC Man.
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David Bowie
1984
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David Bowie
Win
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David Bowie
I Can't Give Everything Away
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- Fri 9 Jan 2026 18:00麻豆社 Radio 6 Music
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