John Peel

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

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The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

2024 ⭐ 7.0

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King Rocker

2020 ⭐ 7.3

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John Peel's Record Box

2005 ⭐ 8.0

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Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003 ⭐ 8.0

Career timeline

2024

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2024

⭐ 7.0

2023

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

Self (Archive Footage) · 2023

⭐ 5.9

2020

King Rocker Notable

Self · 2020

⭐ 7.3

2014

It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

Himself · 2014

2013

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

Self (archive footage) · 2013

⭐ 5.5

2012

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Himself (Archive Footage) · 2012

2009

The Fall

Himself (Voice Only) · 2009

2005

John Peel's Record Box Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2005

⭐ 8.0

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

Himself · 2005

⭐ 5.6

2003

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

Narrator · 2003

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind Notable

Self · 2003

⭐ 8.0

2002

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

Self - Narrator · 2002

When Hippies Ruled The World

Self · 2002

⭐ 5.0

The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

Himself · 2002

⭐ 6.7

2001

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century Notable

Narrator (voice) · 2001

⭐ 7.0

Top of the Pops: The True Story

Self · 2001

2000

Wild About Harry

2000

⭐ 6.0

Five Seconds to Spare

Big Jon · 2000

⭐ 5.1

1997

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Himself (Narrator) · 1997

1996

Funk Me Up, Scotty

Himself · 1996

1994

Do You Remember the First Time? Notable

1994

⭐ 7.0

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era Notable

John Past-Bedtime · 1994

⭐ 7.7

1992

Nul Points?!

Self · 1992

1991

Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

Self - (1995 obituary show) · 1991

1990

John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

Himself · 1990

1987

Gimme Shelter

1987

1977

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

Self · 1977

Frequently appears with

Aidan Gillen

Self

Stewart Lee

Self

Frank Skinner

Self

Marc Riley

Self

Full filmography

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The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

2024 ⭐ 7.0

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Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

2023 ⭐ 5.9

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King Rocker

2020 ⭐ 7.3

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It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

2014

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Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

2013 ⭐ 5.5

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Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

2012

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The Fall

2009

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John Peel's Record Box

2005 ⭐ 8.0

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

2005 ⭐ 5.6

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Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

2003

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Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003 ⭐ 8.0

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Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

2002

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When Hippies Ruled The World

2002 ⭐ 5.0

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The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

2002 ⭐ 6.7

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Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

2001 ⭐ 7.0

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Top of the Pops: The True Story

2001

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Wild About Harry

2000 ⭐ 6.0

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Five Seconds to Spare

2000 ⭐ 5.1

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

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Funk Me Up, Scotty

1996