Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music. A second series of three episodes was promoted to bbc two and broadcast from 9 december 2014, retitled brian pern. In brian s first video blog he gives his fanbase an insight into the making of the honeycomb is over, reveals a hidden side to fellow musician don was and meditates upon the changing seasons and. The life of rock with brian pern brian pern indie special tv. The first contains series one, the life of rock with brian pern, and series two, brian pern.
Martin freeman voices brians audio book brian pern. This week brian pern gets a wake up call when his manager, john farrow tells him. With simon day, lucy montgomery, rhys thomas, nigel havers. Brian pern simon day is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about ageing rock star brian pern, the former frontman of the 1970s progressive rock group thotch. Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Now, the bbc have asked him to front a major new documentary where he presents his guide to the life of rock from. Brian pern is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Spoof documentary following ageing rock star brian pern. Aug 25, 20 a compilation of some of the brian pern sketches released online by the bbc in 200910. Brian pern series and episode guides tv from radiotimes. The life of rock with brian pern tv show season 1 episodes.
Episodes list of the life of rock with brian pern series. Harper hall the name dragonriders of pern is sometimes applied to all books set on pern. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c. Brian pern to return for final special news british.
Brian pern a life in rock series 2 post by oxblood. Spoof documentary following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of thotch. Created by simon day and rhys thomas, the spoof documentary series sees day playing brian pern, the former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. Like many artists of his age, rather than make new music, he spends more time trying to save the planet including his campaign to teach gorillas how to skype. A brilliant extra episode parodying peter gabriels cover of father and son but with acres of. Brian pern a life in rock part 1 in brian pern channel. Track the life of rock with brian pern season 3 episodes.
Season 1 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Dec 10, 2014 t his years bbc4 series the life of rock with brian pern was an unexpected delight. A brilliant extra episode parodying peter gabriels cover of father and son but with acres of additional laughs including a hilarious. He was the first person to use plasticine in videos and he was the first rock star to have a sex tape leaked on line that nobo. Brian pern series 1 to 3 complete collection bluray. He and his bandmates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, stowe boys. Bbc4s the life of rock with brian pern introduced us to the former frontman of thotch and creator of world music.
Season 3 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. T his years bbc4 series the life of rock with brian pern was an unexpected delight. Brian pern is easily one of the most consistently hilarious television programmes in recent years. Feb 10, 2014 season 1 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Brian pern at the bbc a collection of brians videos and top of the pops performances original brian pern webisodes.
This is brian pern a life in rock part 2 by rhys thomas on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. A life in rock, it seems that pern, the comic creation of the fast shows simon day and rhys thomas, has switched from object to subject. Brian pern 10 episodes, 20142017 lucy montgomery pepita sanchez xanadu bramble carly swan dame xanadu bramble kathy lette lyndsie symon 10 episodes, 20142017. With simon day, michael kitchen, rhys thomas, al murray. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with a host of special guests. This series lists the books of pern in the order in which they were published. Track the life of rock with brian pern season 1 episodes. For the internal chronological order, see pern chronological order.
Mar 29, 2017 following the recent death of musician brian pern and in a change to the scheduled programme, awardwinning filmmaker rhys thomas obe presents an exclusive, cobbledtogether tribute to the star with whoever he could get hold of at short notice. A life in rock, whilst the second features series three, brian pern. Spoof documentary following ageing rocker brian pern. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. Dragonriders of pern is a science fiction series written primarily by americanirish author anne mccaffrey, who initiated it in 1967. Enable javascript support in your browser and reload this page. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesthe life of rock with brian pern. The life of rock is a documentary, presented by brian, about the history of rock. And at just 9 episodes 10 if you count the bonus brian pern at the bbc episode, it leaves you wanting more but thanks to not outstaying its welcome, it doesnt begin to go sour either.
Brian reunites with his thotch bandmates to discuss the making of a jukebox musical. As each series has a different title, here is a breakdown of their names and content. Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february 2014. The episode is being filmed now, to be broadcast on bbc four later in the year. Brand new series of the online comedy show starring simon day. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch. Martin freeman voices brian s audio book brian pern. Jan 15, 2016 the bbc4 satire returns for a second series, with comedian simon day playing second fiddle to his showbiz mates simon day centre and paul whitehouse left in brian pern. Various tony pantene geoff duck and chips 21 episodes, 20052007. Brian pern wiki, height, age, net worth, family 2020. This show is more about men in their 60s, who have never taken drugs, public school educated, who want to change the world still. A compilation of some of the brian pern sketches released online by the bbc in 200910.
The life of rock with brian pern the day of the triffids. Brian pern day is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. Outtakes original taster highlights from bbc web series bonus and deleted scenes brian pern at the bbc an exclusive episode. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Mistakes and silly bits 7m 30s series 1 extras 17m 20s. Brian pern at the bbc a collection of brians videos and top of the pops performances original brian pern webisodes the original unseen pilot filmed in rhys bedroom. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 duration. Download subtitles for episode 1 brian reunites with his thotch bandmates to discuss the making of a jukebox musical. For over 40 years brian pern has been entertaining millions of fans across the globe, both as lead singer of rock group thotch and as a solo artist.
In part one, pern investigates rocks prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. A second series of three episodes was promoted to bbc two and broadcast from 9. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 episode list. In this series, brian takes the audience through the birth, life and death of rock, we meet thotch, and a lot of celebrities do very outofcharacter cameos. A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about a fictional ageing rock star, brian pern, the former frontman of the 1970s progressive rock group thotch. Beginning in 2003, her middle child todd mccaffrey has written pern novels, both solo and jointly with anne. Sep 27, 2010 brian pern video diary of the past year.
Ive just finished watching episode 1 of this new series on the iplayer. A life in rock, series 2, episode 1 brian pern is an ageing rock star and former frontman of the progressive rock group thotch. Following the recent death of musician brian pern and in a change to the scheduled programme, awardwinning filmmaker rhys thomas obe presents an exclusive, cobbledtogether tribute to the star with whoever he could get hold of at short notice. Clips from brian pern series 1 and 2 written, produced and directed by rhys thomas. The life of rock with brian pern is an british documentary series which is aired on bbc four. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. A life in rock, series 2 prime video skip to main content. A journey to the centre of progrock and beyond with brian pern. Brian reunites with his thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical. Brian pern, the comedy about an ageing rock star, is to return to bbc four for a final special. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. The bbc4 satire returns for a second series, with comedian simon day playing second fiddle to his showbiz mates simon day centre and paul. With cameos from john humphrys and the one and only peter gabriel.