

2014–2017 · BBC Four · Ended
Ageing rocker Brian Pern presents his guide to The Life of Rock from prehistoric man to the present day in a spoof three-part chronology of some of the biggest moments in rock history.
Wednesday at 22:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S04E02 · At the BBC
2017-03-29
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A Tribute
2017-03-29 · 40 min
At the BBC
2017-03-29 · 20 min
Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll – review: too many ligging thesps, Fast Show chums and old rockers
The Guardian · Jan 15, 2016
TV Review: Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, BBC4
Beyond The Joke · Jan 10, 2016
Brian Pern tribute programme announced following his death in ‘segway mistake’
NME · Feb 17, 2017
“He’s the only rock star who’s never done anything to be embarrassed about. He’s never put a foot wrong”: Why Peter Gabriel was the ideal inspiration for fictional prog icon Brian Pern
Louder · Sep 23, 2025
Brian Pern to return for final special
British Comedy Guide · Feb 15, 2017
Brian Pern: what 45 years in the music industry has taught me about being a man
The Telegraph · Jan 14, 2016
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