Portrait of John Peel

John Peel

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Aug 30 1939
Birthplace: Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Death: Mon, Oct 25 2004
John Peel is 65 years old
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Poster of The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of King Rocker
King Rocker
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in King Rocker
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 31 2020
Poster of It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 15 2014
Poster of Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.
Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of The Fall
The Fall
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in The Fall
as 'Himself (Voice Only)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Sat, Jul 28 2007
Poster of John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in John Peel's Record Box
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 14 2005
Poster of The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
John Peel would have been no older than
65 in The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
John Peel was
63 in Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Feb 02 2003
Poster of Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
John Peel was
63 in Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
John Peel was
63 in Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Sun, Oct 13 2002
Poster of When Hippies Ruled The World
When Hippies Ruled The World
John Peel was
62 in When Hippies Ruled The World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
John Peel was
62 in The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 01 2002
Poster of Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
John Peel was
62 in Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 31 2001
Poster of Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare
John Peel was
61 in Five Seconds to Spare
as 'Big Jon'.
Mon, Oct 30 2000
Poster of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
John Peel was
57 in The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
as 'Himself (Narrator)'.
Tue, Aug 19 1997
Poster of Funk Me Up, Scotty
Funk Me Up, Scotty
John Peel was
56 in Funk Me Up, Scotty
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Do You Remember the First Time?
Do You Remember the First Time?
John Peel was
54 in Do You Remember the First Time?
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
John Peel was
54 in Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
as 'John Past-Bedtime'.
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of Nul Points?!
Nul Points?!
John Peel was
53 in Nul Points?!
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 31 1992
Poster of Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
John Peel was
51 in Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
as 'Self - (1995 obituary show)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
John Peel was
50 in John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
John Peel was
47 in Gimme Shelter
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
John Peel was
37 in Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 03 1977
Poster of Radio Wonderful
Radio Wonderful
John Peel was
33 in Radio Wonderful
Wed, Jun 06 1973
Poster of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
John Peel was
32 in Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Mon, May 22 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Celebrity Going Home
Celebrity Going Home
John Peel was
64+ in Celebrity Going Home
as 'Self, Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Cyderdelic
Cyderdelic
John Peel was
64+ in Cyderdelic
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 16 2004
Poster of Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
John Peel was
64+ in Grumpy Old Men
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of A Life of Grime
A Life of Grime
John Peel was
59+ in A Life of Grime
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of Classic Trains
Classic Trains
John Peel was
57+ in Classic Trains
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1997
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
John Peel was
54+ in Room 101
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
John Peel was
54+ in Shooting Stars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
John Peel was
44+ in Natural World
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Peel was
42+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
John Peel was
31+ in Budgie
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
John Peel was
31+ in The Goodies
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
John Peel was
28+ in Omnibus
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
John Peel was
24+ in Top of the Pops
as 'Host, Self - Presenter, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964