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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.

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Movies Starring John Peel (27)

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs (2024)

In 1980, two Cork outsiders, Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan, met at a New Year's Eve party. Bonding over music, a friendship and songwriting partnership was ignited; the band they formed, Microdisney, was one of the best bands of the 1980s that you've pr ...

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King Rocker (2020)

How does a working class autodidact, with no visible means of support, maintain his role as the leader of a cult British underground band into its fifth decade? Comedian and writer Stewart Lee, director Michael Cumming and James Nicholls investigate the my ...

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

Dandelion Records and DVD's present Probably the nearest you will ever get to an official documentary on Mark E Smith and The Fall. Put together over a period of 13 years by three Danish Fall fans and with full involvement from Mark E Smith this film gives ...

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

Documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of the legendary John Otway. ...

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Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story (2012)

In 1978 the Undertones released Teenage Kicks, one of the most perfect and enduring pop records of all time - an adolescent anthem that spoke to teenagers all over the globe. It was the first in a string of hits that created a timeless soundtrack to growin ...

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The Fall (2009)

Mick Middles's previously unreleased documentary on The Fall from 1994. Made available as an extra on Northern Cream: The Fall DVD That Fights Back in 2009. ...

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Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007)

A documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using previously lost TV and radio interviews, rediscovered Top of the Pops recordings, unseen concert footage and unique home movies. ...

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John Peel's Record Box (2005)

John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award. It is about a small private collection of the British radio DJ John Peel who died in 2004 at the ag ...

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

A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any o ...

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Richard Thompson: Solitary Life (2003)

A portrait of Richard Thompson, co-founder of folk-rock group Fairport Convention and also an eminent singer/guitarist/songwriter in his own right. ...

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Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind (2003)

Documentary about the life of the Bonzo Dog Band singer. ...

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Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime (2002)

A heartfelt tribute to Edmund Trebus, the UK's most famous hoarder, who gained national recognition through the documentary series A Life of Grime. This tribute delves into Edmund's staunch resistance against the council, which dismissed his cherished poss ...

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When Hippies Ruled The World (2002)

When Hippies Ruled The World takes a trip back to the end of the psychedelic Sixties - the dreams, trips, movies, and music - to a time that love was all that was needed. From 1967 to 1970, the hippie revolution gave us great anthems, great events, great ...

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The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002)

Veteran BBC Radio DJ John Peel takes his first visit to Derry and discovers for himself the band that forged his favourite pop song 'Teenage Kicks'.The film, through the use of interviews and archive footage (of Derry and The Undertones), takes us back to ...

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

Based on the filmmaker's collection of newspaper cuttings the film presents private moments that give strange glimpses into everyday life. ...

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Five Seconds to Spare (2000)

A young musician travels to London in pursuit of his dreams, but winds up the sole witness to a bizarre murder. ...

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997)

Elaine Shepherd's classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart. ...

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Funk Me Up, Scotty (1996)

JP takes us on a 15-minute trek through the musical careers of assorted crew members of the Enterprise (and others). Broadcast in 1996 as part of a BBC Star Trek Night. ...

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Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)

An unconventional promo for the 1994 single of the same name by British band Pulp. Various celebrities are interviewed about their memories of losing their virginity, and frontman Jarvis Cocker reminisces about his. ...

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

A mockumentary, rockumentary featuring the spoof radio DJ's from Harry Enfield's sketch shows. Telling of their rise to fame, their influence on music history and fall from grace in a parody of real life radio presenters. ...

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Nul Points?! (1992)

Love it or hate it, the Eurovision Song Contest has not only redefined Europe, it has redefined music. Conceived in 1956 as a great televised musical event which would bring peace and harmony to Europe, it has since launched meteoric careers and made hits ...

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Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years (1991)

The great eccentric and raconteur Vivian Stanshall performs music pieces and talks to us about his early years leading up to his time in The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Following Stanshall death, this program was repeated and repackaged as 'Diamond Geezer' wit ...

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John Peel: Suffolk Comfort (1990)

A 30 minute documentary, made by BBC East in 1990: it was never broadcast at the time, for reasons which are currently unknown. The documentary follows John in his day to day life with his family, as well as documenting his career as a DJ. It also shows h ...

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Gimme Shelter (1987)

A charity music video collection from the UK-based music paper Melody Maker. ...

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Brass Tacks Punk Documentary (1977)

Brass Tacks was a current affairs programme shown on BBC2 between 1977 and 1988. On this episode called Punk Rock, broadcast on 3rd August 1977, it focuses on the Manchester Punk scene, bands and its iconic club, The Electric Circus. ...

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Radio Wonderful (1973)

This documentary is about the first five years of BBC Radio 1 and contains interviews with the disc jockeys and other folk who were involved in the station's inception. It also contains footage from the previous pirate radio era as a means of explaining wh ...

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Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now B ...

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Movies Made By John Peel (2)

You and Yours (2018)

In an effort to secure a better life for his girlfriend and unborn baby, a young man entangles himself in the lonesome and crime-ridden ways of his estranged and volatile older brother. ...

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The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002)

Veteran BBC Radio DJ John Peel takes his first visit to Derry and discovers for himself the band that forged his favourite pop song 'Teenage Kicks'.The film, through the use of interviews and archive footage (of Derry and The Undertones), takes us back to ...

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