CinemaOSSeries · 2014–2016 · 3 Seasons

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

84%(8)IMDbComedy

Brian Pern is an ageing rock star and former front-man of ground breaking progressive rock group Thotch. 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). 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 to the present day.

Created bySimon Day, Rhys Thomas

Status: Ended
Language: EN
First aired: February 10, 2014
Last aired: January 28, 2016
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 9

Network

BBC Four

BBC Two

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited

Starring

Simon Day

Simon Day

Brian Pern

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse

Pat Quid

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Tony Pebblé

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

John Farrow

Creative team

Created by: Simon Day
Rhys Thomas
Written by: Simon Day

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