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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Dec 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Oct 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical, Stowe Boys. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Kathy Lette:: Lucy Montgomery
Ali Qu'ack:: Darius Mortazavi
Young Brian Pern:: Martin Freeman
Director of musical:: Kathy Burke
Young Pat Quid:: Will Sharpe
Young Tony Pebblé:: Jack Whitehall
Groupie Angie:: Lotte Rice
Groupie Sam:: Claudia Evans
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:: Tony Way
Young John:: Justyn Thomas
Young Mike:: Felix Taylor
DC Mike Northwood:: Phil Cornwell
DC Karen Bovis:: Julia Deakin
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Himself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Tim Rice
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Nov 2015, 01:30 on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern, former frontman of the prog rock group Thotch. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid / Pierre Sac:: Paul Whitehouse
John:: David Cummings
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Jess Hunt:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ken LeGrange:: Roger Allam
Pepita Sanchez / Xanadu:: Lucy Montgomery
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Himself:: Peter Gabriel
Himself:: Alan Yentob
Himself:: Roy Wood
Himself:: Tony Blackburn
Himself:: Rick Parfitt
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Alexis Petridis
Herself:: Chrissie Hynde
Herself:: Annie Nightingale
Himself:: Tim Rice
Himself:: David Arnold
Herself:: Melanie C
Himself:: Billy Bragg
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Simon McCoy
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Series

Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Fri 18^th Dec 2015, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Aug 2017, 00:00 on BBC Four

Documentary telling the story of Queen as it follows their journey from a band gigging at pubs and colleges to the moment they captured the UK's hearts with Bohemian Rhapsody. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: Simon Lupton
Director:: Simon Lupton
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

A Year in the Life of a Year

2016

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Dec 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Jan 2017, 00:55 on BBC Four HD

A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage.

Contributors

Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern

At the BBC

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2017, 22:40 on BBC Four HD

As further tribute to Brian Pern who died last month, some of the musician's greatest Top of the Pops performances with some poorly written captions underneath. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Pepita:: Lucy Montgomery
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Barry Patmoor:: Denis Lawson
Himself:: Al Murray
Himself:: Roger Moore
Band Member:: Dean Thomas
Various Roles:: Justyn Thomas
Band Member:: Craig Christiaens
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Ned, Brian Pern's Driver:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb
Music:: Stephen Burge

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

A Year in the Life of a Year

2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 30^th Dec 2017, 23:05 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Jan 2018, 22:30 on BBC Four HD

Rhys Thomas re-edits film and television footage from the top twelve months of 2017 to create a spoof take on the year's cultural events, entertainment smashes and other things. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Tony Way
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

A Year in the Life of a Year

2018

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Dec 2018, 22:45 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Dec 2018, 22:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Spoof end-of-the-year review show written and presented by Rhys Thomas, with surprise special guests including Sir Derek Jacobi, Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery and Tony Way. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Himself - Cbeebies Bedtime Story:: Derek Jacobi
NA - The Button Sketch:: Simon Day
Various:: Lucy Montgomery
Thomas Markle:: Tony Way
Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

A Year in the Life of a Year

2019

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2020, 23:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2020, 23:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Rhys Thomas returns with his spoof review show containing a sublime mash up of the year's film and TV highlights. Starring Christopher Eccleston, Lucy Montgomery and Tony Way. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Christopher Eccleston
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Tony Way
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Ben Caudell
Editor:: Christopher Bird

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series 1

Episode 3

Don't Make Me Laugh: Series 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 31^st Jul 2014, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 31^st Jul 2014, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Baddiel hosts, as Clive Anderson, Rhys Thomas, Chris Ramsay and Katherine Ryan go against their natural instincts and try not to be funny. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: David Baddiel
Performer:: Clive Anderson
Performer:: Rhys Thomas
Performer:: Chris Ramsay
Performer:: Katherine Ryan
Producer:: Dave Cribb

Genres

ComedyStandup

Brand

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 1: Birth of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian Pern takes an imagined journey through the last 50 years of rock music. He investigates its prehistoric origins and reminisces about dressing up as a crab. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Various:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
Ray Baker Thomas:: Matt Lucas
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Toddy Chunks Burnett:: Winston Garvey
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
John:: David Cummings
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Mickey Murray:: Michael Smiley
Captain Cupnutz:: Tony Way
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Feb 2014, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Nov 2015, 02:05 on BBC Four HD

Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down the Concorde containing Phil Collins. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
Voice of SAS soldier:: Rhys Thomas
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebble:: Nigel Havers
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Nile Rodgers:: Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:: Vic Reeves
O'Hare:: Bob Mortimer
Dancer:: Justyn Thomas
Dancer / Voice of Tracy:: Lucy Montgomery
Eddie Mount: Drummer:: Al Murray
Pern Band: Guitar:: Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:: Dean Thomas
Himself:: Rick Wakeman
Himself:: Noel Edmonds
Himself:: Phil Collins
Himself:: Roger Taylor

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Series

The Fast Show Special

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd May 2014, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Jun 2014, 23:50 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The first of two Fast Show 20th anniversary specials, including favourite characters. Ted and Ralph investigate Twitter, and Rowley Birkin QC talks about... who knows what? Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Caroline Aherne
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: John Thomson
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Actor:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Helen Clyro
Actor:: Hayley Steele
Actor:: Lizzie Lydall
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Writer:: Charlie Higson
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Caroline Aherne
Writer:: John Thomson
Writer:: Arabella Weir
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Brendan O'Casey
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Director:: Charlie Higson
Director:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySketch

Series

The Fast Show Special

The Fast Show Special

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th May 2014, 21:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Fri 20^th Jun 2014, 23:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy sketch show. Swiss Toni holds forth on bicycles, and eco-warrior Dave Angel is not happy about the breakfast arrangements on his eco summit in Helsinki. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Caroline Aherne
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: John Thomson
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Actor:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Hayley Steele
Actor:: Lizzie Lydall
Writer:: Paul Whitehouse
Writer:: Charlie Higson
Writer:: Simon Day
Writer:: Caroline Aherne
Writer:: John Thomson
Writer:: Arabella Weir
Writer:: Brendan O'Casey
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Director:: Charlie Higson
Director:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySketch

Series

The Fast Show Special

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Mar 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Jul 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Amelia Bullmore. From March 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Performer:: Amelia Bullmore
Performer:: Simon Day
Performer:: Felix Dexter
Performer:: Charlie Higson
Performer:: Lucy Montgomery
Performer:: Paul Whitehouse
Performer:: Rosie Cavaliero
Performer:: Robert Popper
Performer:: Adil Ray
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Charlie Higson

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Mar 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th Jul 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From March 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Kevin Eldon
Actor:: Robert Popper
Actor:: Adil Ray
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Charlie Higson

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Mar 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 17^th Jul 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Charlie Higson. From March 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Lee Mack
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Fiona Whitehouse
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse
Producer:: Charlie Higson

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 31^st Jul 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Legendary phone-in show host Gary Bellamy looks at drug and alcohol addiction. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day, with Rosie Cavaliero, Dave Cummings and Adil Ray. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Dave Cummings
Actor:: Adil Ray
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 7^th Aug 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas, Adil Ray and Amelia Bullmore. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Down the Line

Series 4

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Apr 2011, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Aug 2015, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas and Simon Day. From April 2011. Show more

Contributors

Gary Bellamy:: Rhys Thomas
Actor:: Amelia Bullmore
Actor:: Simon Day
Actor:: Felix Dexter
Actor:: Charlie Higson
Actor:: Lucy Montgomery
Actor:: Paul Whitehouse
Actor:: Rosie Cavaliero
Actor:: Julia Davis
Actor:: Robert Popper
Actor:: Adil Ray
Actor:: Arabella Weir
Producer:: Charlie Higson
Producer:: Paul Whitehouse

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Series

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Jan 2016, 22:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jan 2016, 02:10 on BBC Four HD

Spoof rockumentary series. How Brian broke America with the success of his classic album Shelf Life. Brian returns to Los Angeles where he is reunited with his family and ex-wife. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:: Simon Day
John Farrow:: Michael Kitchen
Documentary Director:: Rhys Thomas
Michael Banks:: Philip Pope
Pat Quid:: Paul Whitehouse
Tony Pebblé:: Nigel Havers
Ripple:: Shelley Longworth
Tallow:: Adam Longworth
Pepita/Lyndsie Symon:: Lucy Montgomery
Cindi:: Jane Asher
Band Member:: Craig Christiaens
Band Member:: Stephen Holbrook
Serge Maddox:: Lloyd Day
Luke Dunmore:: Christopher Eccleston
Himself:: Ian Wright
Himself:: Paul Gambaccini
Himself:: Roger Taylor
Himself:: Martin Kemp
Writer:: Rhys Thomas
Writer:: Simon Day
Producer:: Rhys Thomas
Director:: Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:: Richard Webb

Genres

ComedySpoof

Brand

Brian Pern: Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll

Series