A life in rock, series 2 prime video skip to main content. The life of rock with brian pern wikimili, the best. 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 pern s musical version of the day of the triffids. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a c. Brian pern, a life in rock, bbc2, episode 3 by bruce dessau on 20122014 apart from the absence of a mention for rik mayall, the other notable omission at last. The life of rock with brian pern bbc4 10 pm monday digital spy. The life of rocka life in rock40 years of prog and roll is a british mockumentary written by simon day and rhys thomas. 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. These are, in essence, extended versions of the clips used in the show, many of which were available on bbc comedys youtube channel. 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 s01 ep02 middle age of rock. 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. Spoof documentary following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of thotch. Brian pern the life of rock with brian pern, episode 2 part. The life of rock with brian pern ep 2 on vimeo 86398164. In part one, pern investigates rocks prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 episode list. Tv time brian pern s02e01 jukebox musical tvshow time. 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. Brian was the lead singer of progressive rock group thotch in the 1970s, but left the band and has since worked as a solo. 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 brian pern indie special tv.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Brian pern at the bbc a collection of brians videos and top of the pops performances. Quietly hilarious, like craig browns radio documentary satire 1966 and all that brian pern just close enough to the truth while being completely wrong. The second episode in this alltoobrief trilogy follow ing last weeks jukebox musical hilarity finds brian simon day tackling the rock opera. Brian pern, prog rock legend and inventor of world music. In the first episode, brian and his band mates reunite. Brian pern a life in rock and 45 years of prog and roll, each comprising three halfhour rockumentary episodes. Dec 22, 2014 martin freeman voices brian s audio book brian pern. He goes behind the scenes of the albums creation and looks at the real events in brian s life that inspired the hit songs, both.
Tv show guide for the life of rock with brian pern. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with a host. Middle age of rock, episode 2 from the life of rock with brian pern of brian pern. Brian pern s father 1 episode, 2016 vicky bovington. Brian pern is an ageing rock star and former frontman of the ground breaking 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.
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 perns father 1 episode, 2016 vicky bovington. Bbc4s the life of rock with brian pern introduced us to the former frontman of thotch and creator of world music. 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. Concert for mollusc awareness lyric theatre 010216.
Brian was the lead singer of progressive rock group thotch in the 1970s. Series 1, titled the life of rock, with brian pern, was originally broadcast in three weekly parts on bbc four from 10 february 2014. 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 tribute to the star with whoever he could get hold of at short notice. The life of rocka life in rock45 years of prog rock. Watch the life of rock with brian pern, series 1 prime video. This is brian pern a life in rock part 3 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. As brian has been inducted into the usa rock and roll hall of fame, director rhys thomas explores how brian. 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. Roger moore recalls when brian pern asked him to narrate the day of the triffids. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Spoof documentaries following ageing rock star brian pern, former frontman of thotch. Brian pern is one of the most respected musicians of his generation. 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. This fic takes place during and immediately after the ted and ralph sketch in episode 2 of the last fast show ever. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. 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. He goes behind the scenes of the albums creation and looks at the real events in brian s l. More jukebox musical s02e01 is the first episode of season two of brian pern released on tue dec 09, 2014.
The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 imdb. Himself young brian pern 2 episodes, 20142016 roger moore. Fans of the show were not happy about the leak as they began hitting out on twitter and reddit. It follows the life of musician brian pern and his attempts at making music and raising money for charity, as well as his day to day life. A life in rock is a british comedy spoofdocumentary series about ageing rock star brian pern, the former frontman of the 1970s progressive rock group thotch. Spoof documentary following ageing rocker brian pern. Himself sir roger moore 2 episodes, 20142017 tony blackburn. 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. To celebrate, brian plans to stage the entire album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with. The life of rock with brian pern bbc4 10 pm monday. Most notable, perhaps, is the much touted bonus episode, brian pern at the bbc, which features mostly full performances from across brians career. Sickfics autisticwriter all out amase shiori anime. 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.
To celebrate, brian plans to stage the entire album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro in africa with a host of special guests. The life of rock with brian pern 2014 season 1 episode 1 duration. A journey to the centre of progrock and beyond with brian pern. Brian pern stars simon day as brian pern, michael kitchen as john farrow and rhys thomas as rhys thomas obe. 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 watch.
Martin freeman voices brians audio book brian pern. Progrock legend and inventor of world music brian pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last halfcentury of rock music. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of mount kilimanjaro with a host of special guests. 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. Just watching episode 2 now having watched episode 1 and the 3 danny baker rock of the 70s80s90s shows. Brian pern the life of rock with brian pern, episode 2. Brian pern, a life in rock, bbc2, episode 3 by bruce dessau on 20122014 apart from the absence of a mention for rik mayall, the other notable omission at last weeks british comedy awards was brian pern. He also played the role of bill tanner in two james bond films and john farrow in bbc fours comedy series brian pern. A life in rock, series 2, episode 2 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 perns musical version of the day of the triffids. He goes behind the scenes of the albums creation and looks at the real events in brians life that inspired the hit songs, both. The first instalment of season eight, titled winterfell, released last week, but after viewers in germany watched it this evening it reportedly rolled over onto episode two early. Jukebox musical s02e01 is the first episode of season two of brian pern released on tu. The life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014 cast.