John Peel Movies

  • 2003
    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    82003HD

    Documentary about the life of the Bonzo Dog Band singer.

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
  • 1972
    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

    01972HD

    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...

    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
  • 2000
    Wild About Harry

    Wild About Harry

    Wild About Harry

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    A sleazy chef is forced to face the truth about the man he has become and realizes that he has the chance to begin again.

    Wild About Harry
  • 1997
    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    01997HD

    Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles,...

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
  • 1994
    Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

    Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era

    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...

    Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
  • 2018
    You and Yours

    You and Yours

    You and Yours

    02018HD

    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...

    You and Yours
  • 2002
    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

    6.72002HD

    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...

    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
  • 2000
    Five Seconds to Spare

    Five Seconds to Spare

    Five Seconds to Spare

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

    Five Seconds to Spare
  • 2001
    Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

    Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

    Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

    72001HD

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

    Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century
  • 2003
    Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

    Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

    Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

    02003HD

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

    Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
  • 2014
    It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

    It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

    It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline

    02014HD

    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...

    It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
  • 2007
    Marc Bolan: The Final Word

    Marc Bolan: The Final Word

    Marc Bolan: The Final Word

    02007HD

    A documentary which examines Marc Bolan's childhood ambitions of fame and where it led him, using previously lost TV and radio interviews,...

    Marc Bolan: The Final Word
  • 1987
    Gimme Shelter

    Gimme Shelter

    Gimme Shelter

    01987HD

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

    Gimme Shelter
  • 1996
    Funk Me Up, Scotty

    Funk Me Up, Scotty

    Funk Me Up, Scotty

    01996HD

    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...

    Funk Me Up, Scotty
  • 1990
    John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

    John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

    John Peel: Suffolk Comfort

    01990HD

    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...

    John Peel: Suffolk Comfort
  • 1969
    The Disc Jockeys

    The Disc Jockeys

    The Disc Jockeys

    01969HD

    Tonight: The Disc Jockeys Radio 1 is wonderful. Or so the jingles say. And the stars of this two-year-old, all pop, wonderland, are the Disc Jockeys...

    The Disc Jockeys