Jan 14, 2016 season 3 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. 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. Brian pern is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Tv time brian pern s02e01 jukebox musical tvshow time. Brian pern a life in rock s01 ep01 ep 1 hd stream watch brian pern a life in rock s01 ep01 ep 1 online. 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. The life of rock with brian pern s03 ep02 hd watch. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc dvd. The life of rock with brian pern is an british documentary series which is aired on bbc four.
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. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock hd stream watch the life of rock with brian. Plus spoof rocker brian pern reveals all in a life in rock and jim alkhalili explores the secrets of quantum physics. The first contains series one, the life of rock with brian pern, and series two, brian pern. Season 3 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. For the three parts of the life of rock, peter gabriel and brian eno should probably have their lawyers on speed dial. He goes behind the scenes of the albums creation and looks at the real events in brian s l.
Jul 18, 2015 brian pern 45 years of prog and roll season 3 episode 3. Bbc four has cancelled the mockumentary for a final tribute show which will see the legendary rocker killed. A life in rock and the life of rock with brian pern. Spoof threepart chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. With simon day, lucy montgomery, rhys thomas, nigel havers. Season 1 guide for the life of rock with brian pern tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music.
Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep01 the birth of rock hd watch. In part one, pern investigates rock s prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch. Trio of rock mocumentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Spoof documentary following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of thotch. Nov, 2016 the life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1. A compilation of some of the brian pern sketches released online by the bbc in 200910.
Following the sudden death of brian pern in a segway mistake, bbc four is to broadcast a special documentary. A compilation of brian pern s television performances and videos with trivia captions and a couple of interviews. Aug 25, 20 a compilation of some of the brian pern sketches released online by the bbc in 200910. Bbc four has cancelled the mockumentary for a final tribute show which will see the legendary rocker killed off. Bbc4s the life of rock with brian pern introduced us to the former frontman of thotch and creator of world music. Episodes list of the life of rock with brian pern series. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock. Brian pern 45 years of prog and roll season 3 episode 3. A journey to the centre of prog rock and beyond with brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern tv show season 1 episodes. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesthe life of rock with brian pern. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc.
Track the life of rock with brian pern season 1 episodes. Popular videos the life of rock with brian pern youtube. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1. The life of rock with brian pern tv show season 3 episodes. Dec 10, 2014 if theres a funnier show than brian pern. Melanie c is known for her unique vocal prowess that helped shoot the spice girls to international stardom. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Chisholm began her solo career in late 1998 by singing with canadian rock singer bryan adams, and her solo debut album northern star was released in 1999, reaching number 1 in sweden and number 4 on the uk albums chart. Brian reunites with his thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical.
Watch the life of rock with brian pern, series 1 prime video. A life in rock is the funniest tv show on right now. 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. Websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Jukebox musical s02e01 is the first episode of season two of brian pern released on tu. Trio of rockmocumentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch. These mockumentaries spear their targets in lovingly crafted detail. Something to ride home about was a travelog programme for bbc northern ireland, directed by george kane, featuring smiley cycling around northern ireland and.
Ageing rocker brian pern presents his guide to the life of rock from prehistoric man to the present day in a spoof. Spoof documentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the progressive rock group thotch. With cameos from john humphrys and the one and only peter gabriel. This is the life of rock with brian pern ep 2 by rhys thomas on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Following the sudden death of brian pern in a segway mistake, bbc four is to broadcast a special documentary, dedicated to the musician, celebrating his life and work. More jukebox musical s02e01 is the first episode of season two of brian pern released on tue dec 09, 2014. British comedy documentary following ageing rock star brian pern, former fro. It is the tenth anniversary of the twentieth anniversary of the fifth anniversary of the first anniversary of the nonrelease of his solo album brian pern s musical version of the day of the triffids. 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 second episode in this alltoobrief trilogy follow ing last weeks jukebox musical hilarity finds brian simon day tackling the rock opera. In part one, pern investigates rocks prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
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. As brian has been inducted into the usa rock and roll hall of fame, director rhys thomas explores how brian. Spoof documentary following ageing rock star brian pern. Brian pern, prog rock legend and inventor of world music. 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. The complete series includes the nine episodes from all three series. To celebrate, brian plans to stage the entire album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with.
A life in rock, episode 2 brian plans to stage his entire debut solo album, brian pern s musical version of the day of the triffids, live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro in africa with a host of special guests. Brian pern comes to bbc2 beyond the joke a transmission date has been confirmed for the second series of brian pern. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. Nov 19, 2015 prog rock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music. I did wonder what peter gabriel would make of the life of rock with brian pern. Brian pern a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll, each comprising three halfhour rockumentary episodes.
Despite a plethora of gags at his expense it appears that he liked it if this is genuine. Downton abbey series 1 to 6 complete collection region 2 dvd. Prog rock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music. Netflix sets premiere date for final season of fuller house. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 duration. Sep 30, 2016 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. Over three series the life of prog rock legend and inventor of world music brian pern has been explored in just a bit too much detail. 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.
As brian has been inducted into the usa rock and roll hall of fame, director rhys thomas explores how brian broke america with the success of his classic album shelf life. The rock documentary genre is pretty welltrodden terrain. 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. In 2014, he played micky murray in bbc fours the life of rock with brian pern. 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. 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 rhys thomas obe 20142016. 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. A second series of three episodes was promoted to bbc two and broadcast from 9 december 2014, retitled brian pern. Brian pern stars simon day as brian pern, michael kitchen as john farrow and rhys thomas as rhys thomas obe. The life of rock with brian pern, bbc four the arts desk. Brian pern to return for final special news british. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. Brian pern a life in rock s01 ep01 ep 1 hd watch dailymotion. Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s. You have comedians mixed in with real musicians and it is pant wettingly funny. This second series for brian pern is shaping up to be one of the undisputed tv comedy highlights of 2014. The life of rock with brian pern s03 ep01 festivals and fans hd watch. A life in rock, series 2 prime video skip to main content. This article is within the scope of wikiproject british tvshows, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of british television shows on wikipedia.
The three series the life of rock, a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll follow brian developing as an artist. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock bbc dvd brian pern. Brian used to bore the audience for 25 minutes with his pretentious fucking stories so i use. Track the life of rock with brian pern season 3 episodes. This will not play on most dvd players sold in the u. Brian pern tv tribute by bruce dessau on 1722017 following the sudden death of brian pern in a segway mistake, bbc four is to broadcast a special documentary, dedicated.
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. Given the task of mimicking archive material for much of its duration, its fair to say that the picture quality on the. Bbc four brian pern, the life of rock with brian pern. The final episode of the series follows brian pern as he records a charity christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. 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. Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february 2014. A second series of three episodes was promoted to bbc two and broadcast from 9. Brian pern simon day 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. A life in rock, whilst the second features series three, brian pern. This set takes in all three original series as well as a raft of the original web videos that were used to pilot its validity.