This article is within the scope of wikiproject bbc, an attempt to better organise information in articles related to the bbc. A life in rock is a british comedy documentary following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch. The new one is 45 years of prog and roll with brian pern or something. The life of rock with brian pern, bbc four the arts desk. Death of rock, episode 3 from the life of rock with brian pern of brian pern.
A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. The title is slightly different each series, annoyingly. Bbc4 comedy creator reveals the fate of the ageing rocker is brian pern really dead. A life in rock, featuring fast show star simon day. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc dvd. Brian pern the life of rock with brian pern, episode 3. In the first episode, brian and his band mates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, stowe boys. The rock documentary genre is pretty welltrodden terrain. At the heart of it all is day, who in a pseudochinese silk jacket plays pern as that spoof staple, the baffled and delusional old fart hogging the camera. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc dvd 166649. Bbc4s the life of rock with brian pern introduced us to the former frontman of thotch and creator of world music.
All three series featuring simon day as brian pern have been released on. With simon day, lucy montgomery, rhys thomas, nigel havers. As well as the upcoming mini series, ecclestons character will also feature in the third full length series in the brian pern pantheon which starts in january next year. Ageing rocker brian pern presents his guide to the life of rock from prehistoric man to the present day in a spoof threepart chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history. Its odd how this keeps getting new series while being very hit and miss and not to mention a pretty niche appeal, i dread to think what the viewing figures are yet stuff like house of fools gets canned. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s. He was in concert in germany and had this idea of running round the. Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february 2014.
He was voted by radio listeners as the eighthgreatest drummer in classic rock music history in a poll conducted by planet rock in 2005. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. This is the life of rock with brian pern ep 1 by rhys thomas on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The life of rock with brian pern bbc4 10 pm monday page. Comedy of the week has to be the spoof documentary series the life of rock with brian pern. The first contains series one, the life of rock with brian pern, and series. 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. As pern selected track after noodly unlistenable track from his sucky new album strings attached, youngs expression became ever.
The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on. Brian pern life of rocklife rock45 years prog rock bbc. Maybe messrs yentob heard overleaf on the trailer and bragg should call their lawyers too. Roger meddows taylor obe born 26 july 1949 is an english musician, singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist, best known as the drummer for the rock band queen. Tv show guide for the life of rock with brian pern. Some of the captions accompaning the videos are just wonderful. 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. A journey to the centre of progrock and beyond with brian pern. A life in rock series two starts on bbc two, tue 9 dec.
A second series of three episodes was promoted to bbc two and broadcast from 9. Martin freeman voices brian s audio book brian pern. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join us as a member. A life in rock and the life of rock with brian pern. Simon days bbc4 superstar was the subject of a spoof obituary but it seems there could be life in the. Track the life of rock with brian pern new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Why you must all watch the life of rock with brian pern on bbc4 tonight ben dowell salutes a riproaringly funny spoof rock documentary starring the fast shows simon day as the gloriously. This second series for brian pern is shaping up to be one of the undisputed tv comedy highlights of 2014. Brian pern, the former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch, guides us through the history of rock n roll music with the help of former bandmates paul whitehouse and nigel havers and a starstudded set of cameos from musicians including roger. Review the life of rock with brian pern radio times. Brian pern at the bbc is brilliant if you havent already seen it on the series 3 dvd or watched it when it was broadcast last year.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock hd. Martin freeman voices brians audio book brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern ukprogrammesb03vh107. The bbc4 series has been promoted to bbc2 and its gleeful rock parody silliness has lost none of its charm. A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about a fictional ageing rock star, brian pern, the former frontman of the 1970s. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock. For anyone who isnt familiar with it, its basically a mockumentary about brian pern a spoof of peter gabriel and his career after he left the band. Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus, how the russians tried to take down the concorde containing phil collins. Spoof documentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the progressive rock group thotch.
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. Watch the life of rock with brian pern, series 1 prime video. The life of rock, a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll follow brian as he develops as an artist through the ages. The life of rock, a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll follow. Original artwork for albums released by brian pern and thotch. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch.
A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about a fictional ageing rock star, brian pern, the former frontman of the 1970s prog. Spoofdocumentary series with the fast shows simon day playing an ageing rock star very reminiscent of peter gabriel. The life of rock with brian pern is an british documentary series which is aired on bbc four. A life in rock a tribute 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 tr. Brian pern is an ageing rock star and former frontman of the ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. There are also many great cameos, my favourites being from reeves and mortimer and paul whitehouse peter gabriel the life of rock with.
Brian pern day is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 full. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c. The final episode of the series follows brian pern as he records a charity christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Of all the amusing turns and cameos in the latest episodes of mockumentary miniseries brian pern. Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern. This is both a blessing and a slight curse for the characters reprisal familiarity hasn.
Brian s health problems come to a head when he discovers that he has invested millions in an aggressive tax avoidance scheme and the hmrc want their money back. Brian pern is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. From before the rutles to after spinal tap comedians and music obsessives have been sending up everything from the clothes to. The life of rock with brian pern poster 1 goldposter. Babylon, line of duty, midsomer murders, danny bakers rockin decades and the life of rock with brian pern. To begin, he asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern, death of. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock hd stream watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock online watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock online stream. Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Brian pern the life of rock with brian pern album covers. As a drummer, taylor was recognised early in his career for his unique sound.
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