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 Page 3

The Day of The Triffids

The full music video of The Day of The Triffids, which Brian performed on The Old Grey Whistle Test. It features the voice of Roger Moore.

Series 2 Trailer

The trail for the second series of the show.

Leaving Thotch

In 1978 Brian Pern shocked the music world by leaving Thotch to persue a solo career.

View this clip on the BBC website

The Story of Live Aid

Brian Pern and John Farrow talk about their memories of The Gentle Touch and Live Aid.

View this clip on the BBC website

Brian Pern 1986 - Spirit Level

Brian Pern's performance of Spirit Level on a 1986 episode of Top of The Pops.

Brian Pern 1982 - Chinese Meal

Brian Pern's protest song about the arrest of John Bartlett.

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