Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

2014•30m•8.4/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.4/10(8)

Brian Pern is an ageing rock star and former front-man 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). Now, the BBC have asked him to front a major new documentary where he presents his guide to The Life Of Rock from prehistoric man to the present day.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 10, 2014

Last Aired

January 28, 2016

Networks

BBC Four, BBC Two

Created By

Simon Day, Rhys Thomas

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Birth of Rock

Air date: 2014-02-10

Pern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band, and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.

E2

Middle Age of Rock

Air date: 2014-02-17

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting (himself included), charity singles and protest songs.

Death of Rock

E3

Death of Rock

Air date: 2014-02-24

Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension.

Cast

Simon Day

Simon Day

Brian Pern

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse

Pat Quid

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Tony Pebblé

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

John Farrow

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