Brian Pern
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Année : 2014
Nombre de saisons : 3
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
Genre(s) : Comédie
Brian Pern (Simon Day) 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, in a spoof three-part chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history. Thotch band members and former Stowe classmates Pat Quid, guitarist (Fast Show colleague Paul Whitehouse) and keyboard player Tony Pebble – pronounced Pebblé (Nigel Havers) - join Brian to reminisce about their heyday and beyond. Matt Lucas and Michael Kitchen also star as Brian’s legendary producer Ray Thomas, and his infamous manager John Farrow respectively, with the likes of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, and David Baddiel popping up as talking heads. With guests from the world of music playing versions of themselves, including Jools Holland, Rick Wakeman, David Arnold and Roger Taylor, Brian (Day) takes rock lovers on a re-imagined history of the genre. The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern is made by BBC Comedy Productions for BBC Four. It is directed and produced by Rhys Thomas and the executive producer is Saurabh Kakkar.
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Épisode 1 - The Birth of Rock
10 février 2014
Prog-rock legend and inventor of world music Brian Pern takes us on an imagined journey through the last half-century of rock music. In part one, Pern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
Épisode 2 - Middle Age of Rock
17 février 2014
Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting (himself included), charity singles and protest songs. Noel Edmonds reveals for the first time how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins on his way to Live Aid in Philadelphia.
Épisode 3 - Death of Rock
24 février 2014
Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus, rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close.
Épisode 1 - Jukebox Musical
9 décembre 2014
Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of a jukebox musical.
Épisode 2 - The Day of the Triffids
16 décembre 2014
Brian plans to stage his unreleased solo album live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Épisode 3 - Bi-Polar Polar Bear Aid
22 décembre 2014
Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bi-polar polar bears.
Épisode 1 - Festivals and Fans
14 janvier 2016
After a year out of the public eye following his heart attack, Brian is making a major comeback and has allowed award-winning film maker Rhys Thomas access all areas. Not only is Brian appearing on Desert Island Discs and at the the Isle of Wight Festival, he has a new album, a new look and a new wife who is half his age - Astrid Maddox Pern. Taking her advice, Brian sacks his picky manager John Farrow by fax and lets her take over. She quickly says yes to every offer going, including an appearance at the Thotch Convention Cruise with annoying fan club president, Perry.
Épisode 2 - Breaking America
21 janvier 2016
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. He goes behind the scenes of the album's creation and looks at the real events in Brian's life that inspired the hit songs, both good and bad. He also follows Brian back to Los Angeles where he is reunited with his family and ex-wife after more than a decade.
Épisode 3 - The Thotch Reunion
28 janvier 2016
The original Thotch line-up are forced to reform after they are sued by their former manager Basil Steel for non-payment of royalties. Although Brian refuses at first, when he is informed that guitarist Pat Quid has dementia, he decides to throw in the towel to help out an old friend - but there are problems ahead when former band member and recluse Bennet St John reappears wanting a piece of the action. Brian also runs into trouble with Martin Freeman, who has been assigned to read the audiobook of Brian's autobiography.
Épisode 4 - Brian Pern at the BBC
29 mars 2017
Featuring some of the musician's greatest Top of the Pops performances with some poorly written captions underneath.
Épisode 5 - Brian Pern: A Tribute
29 mars 2017
Following the sudden death of Brian Pern in a Segway accident, BBC Four is to broadcast this special documentary, dedicated to the musician, celebrating his life and work. The one-off special will be directed by the award-winning film-maker Rhys Thomas OBE (self-proclaimed) who will talk exclusively to Brian's friends and family as well as any random celebrities he can get hold of at such short notice.
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