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21/04/2001

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Big Shot: A Trip Through the Canyons of Viv Stanshall's Mind

Stephen Fry presents a tribute to Viv Stanshall, lead singer of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Stephen Fry presents a tribute to the unique and extraordinary talents of Viv Stanshall, lead singer of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

Vivian Stanshall died in his London flat aged only 52 - on 5th March 1995. 

Stephen Fry presents this tribute to his unique and extraordinary talents - humorist, lyricist, musician, writer, painter, potter, sculptor, lead singer and inspired clown of the Bonzo Dog Band. 

Featuring Viv's brother Mark Stanshall, Neil Innes, John Peel, Steve Winwood, John Walters and Brian Patten. 

First broadcast on Radio 2 in 2001.

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