John Peel

John Peel

ActorProducerWriterCrew Aug 30 (died age 65) Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK 1964–2024 (60 year career)
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Biography

John Peel was a British radio presenter, record producer and music journalist. He's best known for his regular "Peel sessions", a segment in his radio show on BBC 1 in which music bands introduced new songs live in the studio, and for his voice over work on BBC television documentaries.

Known For

Filmography

Acting (43)

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Movies (30)

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

2023

as Self (Archive Footage)

5.9
King Rocker

King Rocker

2020

as Self

7.4
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

2014

as Himself

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

2013

as Self (archive footage)

5.5
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

2012

as Himself (Archive Footage)

The Fall

The Fall

2009

as Himself (Voice Only)

Marc Bolan: The Final Word

Marc Bolan: The Final Word

2007
John Peel's Record Box

John Peel's Record Box

2005

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

2005

as Himself

5.6
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003

as Self

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

2003

as Narrator

The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

2002

as Himself

5.0
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

2002

as Self - Narrator

When Hippies Ruled The World

When Hippies Ruled The World

2002

as Self

5.0
Top of the Pops: The True Story

Top of the Pops: The True Story

2001

as Self

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

2001

as Narrator (voice)

6.0
Five Seconds to Spare

Five Seconds to Spare

2000

as Big Jon

4.2
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

as Himself (Narrator)

Cardigans at Christmas

Cardigans at Christmas

1997

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Funk Me Up, Scotty

Funk Me Up, Scotty

1996

as Himself

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

1994

as John Past-Bedtime

7.5
Do You Remember the First Time?

Do You Remember the First Time?

1994
Nul Points?!

Nul Points?!

1992

as Self

Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

1991

as Self - (1995 obituary show)

John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

1990

as Himself

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

1987
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

1977

as Self

Radio Wonderful

Radio Wonderful

1973
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

1972

as Self - Narrator