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Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

30min

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Birth of Rock

1. Birth of Rock

30min

10th Feb 2014

Pern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band, and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.

Middle Age of Rock

2. Middle Age of Rock

30min

17th Feb 2014

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting (himself included), charity singles and protest songs.

Death of Rock

3. Death of Rock

30min

24th Feb 2014

Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension.

First air date

10th Feb 2014

Last air date

28th Jan 2016

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks