The producer of David Bowie‘s well-known introduction to the 1982 adaptation of The Snowman has shared the heartwarming story behind the enduring scarf from the scene.
Channel 4’s 1982 adaptation of the Raymond Briggs story opens with Bowie introducing viewers to the surreal story wherein a snowman involves life.
The story of the headscarf was informed after Bowie’s son Duncan Jones tweeted a photograph of himself sporting the legendary piece of memorabilia at the moment (December 23) after discovering it in storage.
Went searching for sock monkeys within the storage packing containers and FOUND THE SCARF!!! YAY! pic.twitter.com/1pcdPqcD5U
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) December 23, 2020
Replies to the tweet included a thread from Brian Harding, who produced Bowie’s introduction for the movie.
“Hello Duncan! I’m Brian Harding, who produced the filming of your father’s introduction to The Snowman,” he tweeted. “You might not bear in mind the historical past. The Scarf was knitted by the woman within the accounts division of TVC, the manufacturing firm who made the animation.
“She got here onto the set and offered it to David. When filming was over, David requested very politely if he might preserve the headscarf to present to his son, Zowie.”
The story continued: “This was the one price he charged for the filming and I consider he provided his companies for private causes.
“He was charming all through and completely skilled. I’m glad that the headscarf discovered its solution to the vacation spot he meant: from the dude to a different dude.”
Hello Duncan! I’m Brian Harding, who produced the filming of your father’s introduction to The Snowman. You might not bear in mind the historical past. The Scarf was knitted by the woman within the accounts division of TVC, the manufacturing firm who made the animation.
— brian harding (@tarsigercyan) December 23, 2020
He was charming all through and completely skilled. I’m glad that the headscarf discovered its solution to the vacation spot he meant: from the dude to a different dude.
— brian harding (@tarsigercyan) December 23, 2020
In different David Bowie information, the late star’s ‘Lazarus’ musical is set to be streamed online next month.
The Michael C Corridor-starring present, impressed by Walter Tevis’ novel The Man Who Fell to Earth (1963), was penned by Bowie alongside Enda Walsh.
On January 8, 2021, when Bowie would have turned 74 and marking the fifth anniversary of his loss of life, followers will have the ability to watch the UK premiere of a filmed model of the efficiency on-line.
The five-year anniversary of Bowie’s death is also set to be marked with a special BBC Radio series, Bowie Five Years On. The run of tribute programmes will start on January 8, 2021.
On that very same date, Yungblud, Anna Calvi, Duran Duran and extra will honour Bowie’s life and legacy throughout a one-off live-streamed occasion, A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day!.
