TV series
Brian Pern: A Life in Rock
2014–2016, English, on BBC Four & BBC Two. Created by Simon Day & Rhys Thomas.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S3 E3: The Thotch Reunion
Aired 28 January 2016
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Simon DayCreator
- Rhys ThomasCreator
- Simon DayBrian Pern · 9 ep
- Paul WhitehousePat Quid · 9 ep
- Nigel HaversTony Pebblé · 9 ep
- Michael KitchenJohn Farrow · 9 ep
- Anna Maxwell MartinJess Hunt · 2 ep
- Martin FreemanYoung Brian Pern · 1 ep
- Will SharpeYoung Pat Quid · 1 ep
- Jack WhitehallYoung Tony Pebblé · 1 ep
- Peter GabrielHimself · 1 ep
- Roger MooreHimself · 1 ep
- Jane AsherCindi · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 February 2014
- Last aired
- 28 January 2016
- Network
- BBC Four, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Brian Pern: A Life in Rock: quick answers
Is Brian Pern: A Life in Rock worth watching?
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How many seasons of Brian Pern: A Life in Rock are there?
Brian Pern: A Life in Rock has 3 seasons and 9 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Brian Pern: A Life in Rock finished?
Yes. Brian Pern: A Life in Rock ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Brian Pern: A Life in Rock?
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Who created Brian Pern: A Life in Rock?
Brian Pern: A Life in Rock was created by Simon Day and Rhys Thomas and stars Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Nigel Havers.