John Peel
Acting
Born August 30, 1939 — Died October 25, 2004
From Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK
Also known as John Robert Parker Ravenscroft
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
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
Self (archive footage)
20247.0
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Self (Archive Footage)
20235.9
King Rocker
Self
20207.3
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
Himself
2014
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Self (archive footage)
20135.5
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Himself (Archive Footage)
2012
The Fall
Himself (Voice Only)
2009
—
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
2007
John Peel's Record Box
Self (archive footage)
20058.0
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Himself
20055.6
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
Narrator
2003
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
Self
20038.0
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
Self - Narrator
2002
When Hippies Ruled The World
Self
20025.0
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Himself
20026.7
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
Narrator (voice)
20017.0
Top of the Pops: The True Story
Self
2001
Wild About Harry
20006.0
Five Seconds to Spare
Big Jon
20005.1
—
Cardigans at Christmas
Self - Narrator (voice)
1997
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Himself (Narrator)
1997
Funk Me Up, Scotty
Himself
1996
Do You Remember the First Time?
19947.0
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
John Past-Bedtime
19947.7
Nul Points?!
Self
1992
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Self - (1995 obituary show)
1991
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
Himself
1990
Gimme Shelter
1987
Brass Tacks: Punk Rock
Self
1977
Radio Wonderful
1973
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Self - Narrator
1972
Little Red Robin Hood
Self
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