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Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 1

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: 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
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:
Billy Bragg
Himself:
Tim Rice
Writer:
Simon Day
Producer:
Rhys Thomas
Director:
Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:
Richard Webb
Source: BBC Online

Brian Pern

At the BBC

BBC Four

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: 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
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
Executive Producer:
Richard Webb
Source: BBC Online

Brian Pern

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

Episode 2: Middle Age of Rock

BBC Four

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: 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
Tony Pebble:
Nigel Havers
John Farrow:
Michael Kitchen
Director:
Rhys Thomas
Producer:
Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:
Saurabh Kakkar
Writer:
Simon Day
Nile Rodgers:
Danny John-Jules
Mulligan:
Vic Reeves
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
Source: BBC Online

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life in Rock

Episode 2

BBC Two

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro with a host of special guests. Show more

Contributors

Brian Pern:
Simon Day
John Farrow:
Michael Kitchen
Various:
Rhys Thomas
Eddie Mount: Drummer:
Al Murray
Dame Xanadu Bramble:
Lucy Montgomery
Tony Pebblé:
Nigel Havers
Pern Band: Guitar:
Steve Burge
Pern Band: Bassist:
Dean Thomas
Pern Band: Guitar:
Stephen Holbrook
Stage Manager, Wembley:
Molly Whitehouse
Dr Foluke:
Adjoa Andoh
Staring Man:
Stewart Holbrook
Woman Breastfeeding:
Vicky Bovingdon
Man with Flaky Skin:
Simon Godley
Lennie Monkton:
Kevin Eldon
Prop Hand:
Derek Rushton
Prop Hand:
Jamie Smyth
Security Guard:
Tom Davis
Ned, Brian Pern's driver:
Tony Way
Himself:
Alan Yentob
Himself:
Roger Moore
Himself:
Dan Snow
Herself:
Alex Jones
Himself:
Paul Young
Himself:
Mark King
Himself:
Tim Rice
Writer:
Simon Day
Producer:
Rhys Thomas
Director:
Rhys Thomas
Executive Producer:
Richard Webb
Source: BBC Online