Brian Pern. Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC
Brian Pern

Brian Pern

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Four / BBC Two
  • 2014 - 2017
  • 10 episodes (3 series)

Spoof music documentary series fronted by Simon Day in character as art rocker Brian Pern. Also features Paul Whitehouse, Nigel Havers, Michael Kitchen, David Cummings, Philip Pope and more.

Video clips

Poundland Polly

Footage of Brian Pern performing Poundland Polly on Top Of The Pops in 1993.

Reforming Thotch

John Farrow, Brian Pern's manager, meets with Brian to discuss the possibility of reforming Thotch for an anniversary concert.

Martin Freeman voices Brian Pern's audio book

Brian Pern is bringing out a new autobiography and hires old acquaintance Martin Freeman to record the audio book version.

Pepita's hotel room

Brian is disturbed in his hotel room. When he goes to investigate he is in for a surprise.

Pern Club 2016

Brian posts a vlog ahead of the first episode of his new series.

Meeting Astrid

Rhys Thomas sits down to interview Brian for the first time since his heart attack.

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