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.

Brian Pern - The Complete Series 1-3

Trio of rock-mocumentaries following ageing rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.

The three series - The Life Of Rock, A Life In Rock and 45 Years Of Prog And Roll - follow Brian developing as an artist through the ages. Brian claims to have invented world music, come up with the idea of Live Aid and to be the first musician to use Plasticine in videos.

An affectionate parody of Peter Gabriel, Brian Pern features a whole host of recognisable faces from rock and pop.

The complete series includes the nine episodes from all three series including a whole host of extra footage.

First released: Monday 4th April 2016

Extra features

  • Deleted and extended scenes from Series 1-3
  • Bonus episode: Brian Pern at the BBC, a collection of Brian's videos and Top of the Pops performances
  • Original Brian Pern webisodes
  • The original unseen pilot filmed in Rhys's bedroom with Simon
  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 2
  • Catalogue: DAZB0252

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  • Distributor: Dazzler
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 2
  • Catalogue: DAZD0252

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