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John Peel

John Peel

Born on August 30th, 1939

Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Died on October 25th, 2004

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.

Filmography

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

2024

Self (archive footage)

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King Rocker

2020

Self

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It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

2014

Himself

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Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

2013

Self (archive footage)

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Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

2012

Himself (Archive Footage)

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The Fall

2009

Himself (Voice Only)

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Marc Bolan: The Final Word

2007

Character TBA

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John Peel's Record Box

2005

Self (archive footage)

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

2005

Himself

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Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

2003

Narrator

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Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003

Self

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Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

2002

Self - Narrator

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When Hippies Ruled The World

2002

Self

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The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

2002

Himself

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Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

2001

Narrator (voice)

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Five Seconds to Spare

2000

Big Jon

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

Himself (Narrator)

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Funk Me Up, Scotty

1996

Himself

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Do You Remember the First Time?

1994

Character TBA

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Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

1994

John Past-Bedtime

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Nul Points?!

1992

Self

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Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

1991

Self - (1995 obituary show)

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John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

1990

Himself

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Gimme Shelter

1987

Character TBA

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Brass Tacks Punk Documentary

1977

Self

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Radio Wonderful

1973

Character TBA

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Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

1972

Self - Narrator

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