John Peel

John Peel

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.

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Known For

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 • as Self - Presenter

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 • as Self - Host

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 • Presenter

Wogan

Wogan

1982 • as Self

Natural World

Natural World

1983

The Goodies

The Goodies

1970

Filmography

2024

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/15/2024

2020

King Rocker
King Rocker
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/2020

2014

It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/15/2014

2013

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/30/2013

2012

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Movie - Released: 9/7/2012

2009

The Fall
The Fall
as Himself (Voice Only)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2007

Movie
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Movie - Released: 7/28/2007

2005

The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/21/2005
John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/14/2005

2004

Cyderdelic
Cyderdelic
as Narrator
TV - Released: 2/16/2004
TV
Celebrity Going Home
as Self
TV - Released: 7/23/2004
TV
Celebrity Going Home
as Narrator
TV - Released: 7/23/2004

2003

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 2/2/2003
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
as Self
TV - Released: 10/10/2003

2002

Movie
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
as Self - Narrator
Movie - Released: 10/13/2002
When Hippies Ruled The World
When Hippies Ruled The World
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/10/2002
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
as Himself
Movie - Released: 2/1/2002

2001

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/31/2001

2000

Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare
as Big Jon
Movie - Released: 10/30/2000

1999

A Life of Grime
A Life of Grime
TV - Released: 4/20/1999

1997

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
as Himself (Narrator)
Movie - Released: 8/19/1997
Classic Trains
Classic Trains
as Narrator
TV - Released: 1/6/1997

1996

Funk Me Up, Scotty
Funk Me Up, Scotty
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/26/1996

1994

Movie
Do You Remember the First Time?
Movie - Released: 5/1/1994
Movie
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
as John Past-Bedtime
Movie - Released: 4/4/1994
Room 101
Room 101
as Self
TV - Released: 7/4/1994

1993

Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
as Self
TV - Released: 12/27/1993

1992

Nul Points?!
Nul Points?!
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/31/1992

1991

Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
as Self - (1995 obituary show)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

1990

John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990

1987

Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987

1983

Natural World
Natural World
TV - Released: 10/30/1983

1982

Wogan
Wogan
as Self
TV - Released: 5/4/1982

1977

Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/3/1977

1973

Radio Wonderful
Radio Wonderful
Movie - Released: 6/6/1973

1972

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
as Self - Narrator
Movie - Released: 5/22/1972

1970

The Goodies
The Goodies
TV - Released: 11/8/1970

1964

Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 1/1/1964
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/1/1964