Dec 11, 2014 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. I want to find out more about the bfi national archive. Sep 30, 2016 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life of rock with brian pern. 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. Brian pern is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. 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. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesthe life of rock with brian pern. 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. 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. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c.
In 2015 day appeared as charlie beckett in the bbc tv series death in paradise episode 4. Following a successful run on bbc online, a second batch of sketches were. Brian pern the complete series bluray dvd british comedy. If 2014 throws up a british programme funnier than this new series of brian pern. Apresentada como um falso documentario, ela acompanha a trajetoria do rock nas ultimas decadas. Brian pern a life in rock part 1 in brian pern channel. 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 is an british documentary series which is aired on bbc four. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. A life in rock a tribute following the recent death of musician brian pern and in a change to the scheduled programme, awardwinning film maker rhys thomas obe presents an exclusive, cobbledtogether tr. 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 life of rock with brian pern is the spinal tap of the small screen, just as rob reiners comedic portrayal of an aging and diminishing heavy metal act was at its best in the tiny details, the moments that you almost miss or which require deep familiarity with the genre actorwriter simon day along with rhys thomas catches the essence of his targets perfectly.
A life in rock and the life of rock with brian pern. With simon day, paul whitehouse, nigel havers, michael kitchen. It is directed and produced by rhys thomas and the executive producer is saurabh kakkar. 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. Episodes list of the life of rock with brian pern series.
A journey to the centre of prog rock and beyond with brian pern. I did wonder what peter gabriel would make of the life of rock with brian pern. The three series the life of rock, a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll follow brian developing as an artist through the ages. Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep03 dth of rock hd. Dec 09, 2014 hes one of those rock stars who really does care, even though sometimes his musics a bit st. While at cambridge university, montgomery was a member of footlights, an amateur theatrical club. 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. Roger moore and rhys thomas in the life of rock with brian pern 2014. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Popular videos the life of rock with brian pern youtube. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pern investigates rock s prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band, and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Subsequently, she studied at the central school of speech and drama.
The life of rock with brian pern, bbc four the arts desk. Spoof threepart chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history. Brian pern performs his musical version of the day of the triffids on the old grey whistle test. 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. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 trivia 2 add new the character of pern is mainly based on the former genesis lead singer, world music ambassador and.
Spoof documentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of the progressive rock group thotch. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of. Many of the laughs are at my expense, but it also had me laughing a lot. 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 life of rock with brian pern bbc four danny bakers rockin decades bbc fourpop quiz or, rather, rock quiz.
Watch the life of rock with brian pern, series 1 prime video. The life of rock with brian pern the day of the triffids. Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an. This is brian pern a life in rock part 1 by rhys thomas on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 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.
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. Despite a plethora of gags at his expense it appears that he liked it if this is genuine. Nov, 2016 the life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 albert demers. The second episode in this alltoobrief trilogy follow ing last weeks jukebox musical hilarity finds brian simon day tackling the rock opera. From before the rutles to after spinal tap comedians and music obsessives have been sending up everything from the clothes to. A compilation of brian pern s television performances and videos with trivia captions and a couple of interviews.
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. Permalink submitted by sarah tomey not verified on tue, 2502 2014 22. In part one, pern investigates rock s prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. He also created, cowrote and coproduced brian pern, a series of online spoof blogs starring simon day as brian pern, an ageing progressive rock musician based on peter gabriel, brian eno and other intelligent, politically active rock artists of that ilk. It started as an online series a few years ago and had a series earlier this year on bbc four but started its 2nd series on bbc 2 this week. 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. 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. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 full. Tv show guide for the life of rock with brian pern.
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 rock documentary genre is pretty welltrodden terrain. 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. 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. Brian pern needs no introduction, as frontman of innovative and. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 on imdb. With cameos from john humphrys and the one and only peter gabriel. A compilation of some of the brian pern sketches released online by the bbc in 200910. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. For the three parts of the life of rock, peter gabriel and brian eno should. 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 is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Danny bakers rockin decades and the life of rock with brian pern.
Mockumentary following aging rock star brian pern, former frontman of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group thotch. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 albert demers. Brian pern day is an ageing rock star and former frontman of ground breaking progressive rock group thotch. Download subtitles for middle age of rock brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Day has presented his own series, the simon day show on radio four in may to june 2012. 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. 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. In 2014, he cowrote and starred in the life of rock with brian pern, a bbc four comedy which parodied the life and career of former genesis singer peter gabriel. 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. 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. The life of rock with brian pern is made by bbc comedy productions for bbc four. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 duration. To celebrate, brian plans to stage the entire album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The life of rock a life in rock 45 years of prog rock bbc dvd at. A year in the life of brian pern part one duration. Hes one of those rock stars who really does care, even though sometimes his musics a bit st. This second series for brian pern is shaping up to be one of the undisputed tv comedy highlights of 2014.
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. In 2014, the life of rock with brian pern was broadcast on bbc four, a series directed. The life of rock with brian pern s01 ep02 middle age of rock. 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. The life of rock with brian pern is the spinal tap of the small screen, just as rob reiners comedic portrayal of an aging and diminishing heavy metal act was at its best in the tiny details, the moments that you almost miss or which require deep familiarity with the genre actor writer simon day along with rhys thomas catches the essence of his. 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. The life of rock with brian pern, bbc4, monday, february 10, 10pm.
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