John Peel
Acting1939Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK
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.
Known For
Acting History
2024
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
as Self (archive footage)
2020
King Rocker
as Self
2018
You and Yours
Producer
2014
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
as Himself
2013
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
as Self (archive footage)
2012
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
as Himself (Archive Footage)
2009
The Fall
as Himself (Voice Only)
2005
John Peel's Record Box
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Cyderdelic
TVas Narrator
Celebrity Going Home
TVas Narrator / Self
2003
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
as Narrator
Grumpy Old Men
TVas Self
2002
When Hippies Ruled The World
as Self
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
as Self - Narrator
Room 101
TVas Self• 1 eps
2001
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
as Narrator (voice)
2000
Five Seconds to Spare
as Big Jon
1999
1998
Classic Plant
TVPresenter
1997
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
as Himself (Narrator)
Cardigans at Christmas
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Classic Trains
TVas Narrator
1996
Funk Me Up, Scotty
as Himself
1995
Shooting Stars
TVas Self• 1 eps
1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
as John Past-Bedtime
1992
Nul Points?!
as Self
1991
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
as Self - (1995 obituary show)
1990
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
as Himself
1987
1982
Wogan
TVas Self
1977
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock
as Self
1973
1972
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
as Self - Narrator
1964
Top of the Pops
TVas Self - Host / Self - Presenter
Top of the Pops
TVPresenter