John Peel

John Peel

🎂 30th August 1939 (86 yrs) 📍 Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Known For

Five Seconds to Spare

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.

John Peel

Movies Featuring John Peel

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)
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party (2023)

as Self (Archive Footage)
King Rocker

King Rocker (2020)

as Self
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline (2014)

as Himself
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013)

as Self (archive footage)
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story (2012)

as Himself (Archive Footage)
The Fall

The Fall (2009)

as Himself (Voice Only)
No Image

Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007)

John Peel's Record Box

John Peel's Record Box (2005)

as Self (archive footage)
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005)

as Himself
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life (2003)

as Narrator
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind (2003)

as Self
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime (2002)

as Self - Narrator
When Hippies Ruled The World

When Hippies Ruled The World (2002)

as Self
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002)

as Himself
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century (2001)

as Narrator (voice)
Top of the Pops: The True Story

Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001)

as Self
Five Seconds to Spare

Five Seconds to Spare (2000)

as Big Jon
No Image

Cardigans at Christmas (1997)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997)

as Himself (Narrator)
Funk Me Up, Scotty

Funk Me Up, Scotty (1996)

as Himself
Do You Remember the First Time?

Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)

No Image

Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994)

as John Past-Bedtime
Nul Points?!

Nul Points?! (1992)

as Self
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years (1991)

as Self - (1995 obituary show)
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

John Peel: Suffolk Comfort (1990)

as Himself
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter (1987)

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock

Brass Tacks: Punk Rock (1977)

as Self
Radio Wonderful

Radio Wonderful (1973)

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

as Self - Narrator