John Peel Movies
- 1994
Do You Remember The First Time?
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An unconventional promo for the 1994 single of the same name by British band Pulp. Various celebrities are interviewed about their memories of losing...
- 2013
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie5.52013HD
Documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of the legendary John Otway.
- 1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
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A mockumentary, rockumentary featuring the spoof radio DJ's from Harry Enfield's sketch shows. Telling of their rise to fame, their influence on...
- 1997
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
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Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles,...
- 2003
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
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A portrait of Richard Thompson, co-founder of folk-rock group Fairport Convention and also an eminent singer/guitarist/songwriter in his own right.
- 2024
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs02024HD
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...
- 2002
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
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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...
- 2003
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
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Documentary about the life of the Bonzo Dog Band singer.
- 2020
King Rocker
King Rocker7.52020HD
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...
- 1972
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort01972HD
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...
- 2005
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith5.62005HD
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...
- 2005
John Peel's Record Box
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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...
- 2012
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story02012HD
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...
- 2007
Marc Bolan: The Final Word
Marc Bolan: The Final Word02007HD
A documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using previously lost TV and radio interviews,...
- 1992
Nul Points?!
Nul Points?!01992HD
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...
- 2002
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime02002HD
A heartfelt tribute to Edmund Trebus, the UK's most famous hoarder, who gained national recognition through the documentary series A Life of Grime....
- 1977
Brass Tacks Punk Documentary
Brass Tacks Punk Documentary01977HD
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...
- 1991
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years01991HD
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...
- 2014
It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
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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...
- 2001
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
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Based on the filmmaker's collection of newspaper cuttings the film presents private moments that give strange glimpses into everyday life.