John Peel

1939-08-30 – 2004-10-25 (age 65) Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

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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.

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John Peel

John Peel

John Peel

John Peel

John Peel

John Peel

Known For

Beautiful Noise

Beautiful Noise

2014

as Self

Little Red Robin Hood

Little Red Robin Hood

as Self

Radio Wonderful

Radio Wonderful

1973

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

2023

as Self (Archive Footage)

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

2012

as Himself (Archive Footage)

Top of the Pops: The True Story

Top of the Pops: The True Story

2001

as Self

Wild About Harry

Wild About Harry

2000

Five Seconds to Spare

Five Seconds to Spare

2000

as Big Jon

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

as Himself (Narrator)

Nul Points?!

Nul Points?!

1992

as Self

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

2013

as Self (archive footage)

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

1994

as John Past-Bedtime

When Hippies Ruled The World

When Hippies Ruled The World

2002

as Self

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

2002

as Self - Narrator

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

1987

John Peel's Record Box

John Peel's Record Box

2005

as Self (archive footage)

King Rocker

King Rocker

2020

as Self

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)

Marc Bolan: The Final Word

2007

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

1977

as Self