Heavy Metal Britannia
“Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.”
Synopsis
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Rodley
- Original Title
- Heavy Metal Britannia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Rodley
Bradley Richards
Chris Rodley
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Chris Rodley
Director
Chris Rodley
Producer
Bradley Richards
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What is Heavy Metal Britannia about?
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.
Who directed Heavy Metal Britannia?
Heavy Metal Britannia was directed by Chris Rodley.
Who stars in Heavy Metal Britannia?
The principal cast of Heavy Metal Britannia includes Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford, Brian Tatler, Jon Lord, Malcolm Dome.
When was Heavy Metal Britannia released and how long is it?
Heavy Metal Britannia was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.