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John Peel

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1939-08-30

Day of Death

2004-10-25

Place of Birth

Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

John Peel

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 (30)

⭐ 7.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

2024
⭐ 5.9 Role: Self (Archive Footage)

Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

2023
⭐ 7.3 Role: Self

King Rocker

2020
⭐ 0 Role: Himself

It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

2014
⭐ 5.5 Role: Self (archive footage)

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

2013
⭐ 0 Role: Himself (Archive Footage)

Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

2012
⭐ 0 Role: Himself (Voice Only)

The Fall

2009
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Marc Bolan: The Final Word

2007
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

John Peel's Record Box

2005
⭐ 5.6 Role: Himself

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

2005
⭐ 0 Role: Narrator

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

2003
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Narrator

Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

2002
⭐ 5.0 Role: Self

When Hippies Ruled The World

2002
⭐ 6.7 Role: Himself

The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

2002