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The Brian Pern documentaries are a British comedy spoof-documentary series about a fictional ageing rock star, Brian Pern, the former frontman of the 1970s progressive rock group Thotch. The series is written by Rhys Thomas and Simon Day , and stars Day as Pern, with Michael Kitchen , Paul Whitehouse and Nigel Havers in supporting roles.
A mockumentary about aging rock star Brian Pern, a parody of Peter Gabriel, and his solo career in world music. The series features cameos from real and fictional musicians, such as Roger Taylor, Rick Wakeman, and Paul Whitehouse.
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- 2014-02-10
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May 6, 2016 · Rhys Thomas, writer, actor and creator of the fictional prog rock star Brian Pern, is struggling to remember the title of his favourite Yes song. Thomas and his co-writer, the face of Pern, ex-Fast Show actor Simon Day, are in the bar of the Saint George Hotel, a short stagger from the BBC’s central London HQ.
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Nov 12, 2020 · These 3 series, following, in semi-documentary style, the musical wanderings of Stowe-educated prog rock mystic and pain-in-the-neck Brian Pern, is one of the most hilarious things on TV, a worthy descendant of This is Spinal Tap, only better because it is not so loosely based on Peter Gabriel.
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.
A spoof documentary series featuring Brian Pern, an ageing rocker who guides viewers through the history of rock music. Watch episodes, clips, music videos and album covers of Brian Pern and his band Thotch on BBC Four.
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