Episode guide
Series 1
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern
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Birth of Rock
A journey to the centre of prog-rock and beyond with Brian Pern. To begin, he asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
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Middle Age of Rock
Brian looks at rock stars who turn to acting, charity singles and protest songs. Plus, how the Russians tried to take down Phil Collins.
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Death of Rock
Rock colossus Brian Pern looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension, and reviews the state of music today.
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Series 2
Brian Pern
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Birth Of Rock
Spoof documentary following ageing rock star Brian Pern. Brian reunites with his Thotch bandmates to discuss the making of their first ever jukebox musical.
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Death Of Rock
Spoof documentary following ageing rocker Brian Pern. Brian records a charity Christmas record in aid of bipolar polar bears.
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Middle Age Of Rock
Spoof documentary. Brian plans to stage his entire unreleased solo album live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro with a host of special guests.
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