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John Peel

Acting 65 (deceased) years old Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK ★ 0.2
Born: August 30, 1939
Died: October 25, 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.

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Known For

Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare Big Jon 2000
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie Self (archive footage) 2013
Do You Remember the First Time?
Do You Remember the First Time? 1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era John Past-Bedtime 1994
John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box Self (archive footage) 2005

Filmography

Acting Credits (43)

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs Self (archive footage) 2024
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party Self (Archive Footage) 2023
King Rocker
King Rocker Self 2020
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline Himself 2014
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie Self (archive footage) 2013
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story Himself (Archive Footage) 2012
The Fall
The Fall Himself (Voice Only) 2009
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Marc Bolan: The Final Word 2007
John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box Self (archive footage) 2005
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith Himself 2005
Celebrity Going Home
Celebrity Going Home Self 2004
Celebrity Going Home
Celebrity Going Home Narrator 2004
Cyderdelic
Cyderdelic Narrator 2004
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men Self 2003
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life Narrator 2003
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind Self 2003
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime Self - Narrator 2002
When Hippies Ruled The World
When Hippies Ruled The World Self 2002
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks Himself 2002
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century Narrator (voice) 2001
Top of the Pops: The True Story
Top of the Pops: The True Story Self 2001
Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare Big Jon 2000
A Life of Grime
A Life of Grime 1999
Cardigans at Christmas
Cardigans at Christmas Self - Narrator (voice) 1997
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart Himself (Narrator) 1997
HARDtalk
HARDtalk 1997
Classic Trains
Classic Trains Narrator 1997
Funk Me Up, Scotty
Funk Me Up, Scotty Himself 1996
Room 101
Room 101 Self 1994
Do You Remember the First Time?
Do You Remember the First Time? 1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era John Past-Bedtime 1994
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars Self 1993
Nul Points?!
Nul Points?! Self 1992
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years Self - (1995 obituary show) 1991
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort Himself 1990
Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter 1987
Natural World
Natural World 1983
Wogan
Wogan Self 1982
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock Self 1977
Radio Wonderful
Radio Wonderful 1973
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort Self - Narrator 1972
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops Self - Presenter 1964
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops Self - Host 1964

Writing Credits (1)

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