A journey to the centre of prog rock and beyond with brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. 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. A journey to the centre of progrock and beyond with brian pern. This year is the tenth anniversary of the twentieth anniversary of the fifth anniversary of the first anniversary of the nonrelease of his unheard debut solo album, brian perns musical version of the day of the triffids. Cast of the lifer of rock with brian pern to reunite for. Brian pern cast reunite in tribute programme on fictional rocker the cast of the life of rock with brian pern is set to reunite for a tribute to the fictional rocker after the news of his sudden. A year in the life of brian pern part one duration.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject television, a collaborative effort to develop and improve wikipedia articles about television programs. Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Spoofdocumentary series with the fast shows simon day playing an ageing rock star very reminiscent of peter gabriel. A sort of spoof of pofaced musical histories and 70s rock. Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern. Despite a plethora of gags at his expense it appears that he liked it if this is genuine. Spoof documentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the progressive rock group thotch. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. Thank you so much for helping to immortalise brian pern. Spoof threepart chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history. A life in rock and the life of rock with brian pern. I take it you havent heard of him eitheror common sense. Sep 30, 2016 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern bbc4 10 pm monday page.
Sir roger moore and peter gabriel star in the new series of mockumentary brian pern. 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. Brian pern wiki 2020, height, age, net worth 2020, weight, family brian pern. Feb 18, 2014 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. He was in concert in germany and had this idea of running round the back of the auditorium during the drum solo. Brian pern wiki, height, age, net worth, family 2020. Feb 17, 2017 brian pern cast reunite in tribute programme on fictional rocker the cast of the life of rock with brian pern is set to reunite for a tribute to the fictional rocker after the news of his sudden. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock hd. 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.
Bbc4s the life of rock with brian pern introduced us to the former frontman of thotch and creator of world music. From before the rutles to after spinal tap comedians and music obsessives have been sending up everything from the clothes to. Danny bakers rockin decades and the life of rock with brian pern. 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 rock documentary genre is pretty welltrodden terrain. The life of rock with brian pern, bbc4, monday, february 10, 10pm. Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey. Nov, 2016 the life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 albert demers.
Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february 2014. In 2014 verscheen hij in the life of rock met brian pern als zichzelf. A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about ageing rock star brian pern, the former frontman of th. You have comedians mixed in with real musicians and it is pant wettingly funny. We found subtitles for the program middle age of rock. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 albert demers.
Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern clips. Many of the laughs are at my expense, but it also had me laughing a lot. The rocdocmockumentary returns for a second series. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the progressive rock group thotch before launching a critically acclaimed solo career in which he managed to invent world music and became the first musician to use plasticine in. There are also many great cameos, my favourites being from reeves and mortimer and paul whitehouse peter gabriel the life of rock with. If you havent seen the life of rock with brian pern on bbc4 then do. To celebrate, brian plans to stage the entire album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro in africa with a host of special guests. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the project. 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. I did wonder what peter gabriel would make of the life of rock with brian pern. A life in rock is a british comedy documentary following. The life of rock with brian pern jukebox musical tv. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1.
Brian pern day is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. Download subtitles for episode 3 brian records a charity christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. 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. As pern selected track after noodly unlistenable track from his sucky new album strings attached, youngs expression became ever. To improve this article, please refer to the style guidelines for the type of work. Brian pern the life of rock with brian pern, episode 3.
Simon day, martin freeman, peter gabriel, queen, micheal kitchenformat. The life of rock with brian pern is an british documentary series which is aired on bbc four. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. Download subtitles for middle age of rock brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock hd stream watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock online watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock online stream. Spoof documentary following ageing rocker brian pern, former frontman of the prog rock group thotch. Brian pern cast reunite in tribute programme on fictional rocker. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Brian pern is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. 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. To begin, he asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
Review the life of rock with brian pern radio times. If 2014 throws up a british programme funnier than this new series of brian pern, ill be staggered. Sir roger moore on the set of brian pern, with rhys thomas. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join the discussion. Jul 11, 2018 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. 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. 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 taylor, jools holland, rick wakeman, rick parfitt, chrissie hynde, billy. 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. Why you must all watch the life of rock with brian pern on bbc4 tonight. Apresentada como um falso documentario, ela acompanha a trajetoria do rock nas ultimas decadas. Death of rock, episode 3 from the life of rock with brian pern of brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern bbc four danny bakers rockin decades bbc fourpop quiz or, rather, rock quiz.
In part one, pern investigates rock s prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. His video for sledgehammer was voted the second greatest music video of all time for the channel 4 programme the 100 greatest pop videos 2005. The life of rock with brian pern bbc4 10 pm monday. The life of rock, a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll follow. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc dvd at. Well done on knowing nothing at all about spoof stories about a rock legend based on peter gabriel. Brian pern, former frontman of the seventies prog rock outfit thotch, was. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s.
Brian used to bore the audience for 25 minutes with his pretentious fucking stories so i use. With simon day, lucy montgomery, rhys thomas, nigel havers. 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. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the progressive rock group thotch before launching a critically acclaimed solo career in which he managed to invent world music and became the first musician to use plasticine in videos. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of. The title character of the bbc comedy series the life of rock with brian pern 2014 was mainly based on him.
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. This article is within the scope of wikiproject british tvshows, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of british television shows on wikipedia. 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 thotch genesis. For the three parts of the life of rock, peter gabriel and brian eno should probably have their lawyers on. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 full. 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. Jul 11, 2018 the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock hd stream watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock online watch the life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock online stream. Tv show guide for the life of rock with brian pern. This second series for brian pern is shaping up to be one of the undisputed tv comedy highlights of 2014. Simon day as brian pern, playing the flute on top of the pops 1975. The life of rock with brian pern, bbc four the arts desk. Brian pern at the bbc is brilliant if you havent already seen it on the series 3.
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