Heavy Metal Britannia

Heavy Metal Britannia

Heavy Metal Britannia

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Heavy Metal Britannia

"Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK."

2010

1h 30m

7.1(9 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Glenn Tipton

Self

Glenn Tipton

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Rob Halford

Self

Rob Halford

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Brian Tatler

Self

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Jon Lord

Self

Jon Lord

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Malcolm Dome

Self

Malcolm Dome

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Bill Ward

Self

Bill Ward

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Dave Davies

Self

Dave Davies

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Ian Gillan

Self

Ian Gillan

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Neal Kay

Self

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Steve Broughton

Self

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Edgar Broughton

Self

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Bruce Dickinson

Self

Bruce Dickinson

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Arthur Brown

Self

Arthur Brown

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Burke Shelley

Self

Burke Shelley

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Tony Iommi

Self

Tony Iommi

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Geezer Butler

Self

Geezer Butler

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Mick Box

Self

Mick Box

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Biff Byford

Self

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Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Lemmy Kilmister

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Nigel Planer

Self

Nigel Planer

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