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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.

Known for

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
2024 • Self (archive footage)
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
2023 • Self (Archive Footage)
King Rocker
King Rocker
2020 • Self
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
2014 • Himself
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
2013 • Self (archive footage)
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
2012 • Himself (Archive Footage)
The Fall
The Fall
2009 • Himself (Voice Only)
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
2007

Full filmography

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
2023 • Self (Archive Footage)
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The Fall
The Fall
2009 • Himself (Voice Only)
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John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box
2005 • Self (archive footage)
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Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
2002 • Self - Narrator
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Cardigans at Christmas
1997 • Self - Narrator (voice)
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Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
1991 • Self - (1995 obituary show)
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John Peel – Biography, Known For & Filmography