John Peel Movies

  • 1992
    Nul Points?!

    Nul Points?!

    Nul Points?!

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    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...

    Nul Points?!
  • 2020
    King Rocker

    King Rocker

    King Rocker

    7.52020HD

    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...

    King Rocker
  • 1972
    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

    Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

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    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
  • 2005
    John Peel's Record Box

    John Peel's Record Box

    John Peel's Record Box

    82005HD

    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...

    John Peel's Record Box
  • 1994
    Do You Remember The First Time?

    Do You Remember The First Time?

    Do You Remember The First Time?

    01994HD

    An unconventional promo for the 1994 single of the same name by British band Pulp. Various celebrities are interviewed about their memories of losing...

    Do You Remember The First Time?
  • 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
  • 2024
    The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

    The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

    The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

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    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...

    The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
  • 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
  • 1973
    Radio Wonderful

    Radio Wonderful

    Radio Wonderful

    01973HD

    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...

    Radio Wonderful
  • 1991
    Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

    Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

    Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years

    01991HD

    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...

    Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2013
    Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

    Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

    Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

    5.52013HD

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

    Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
  • 2002
    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks

    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...

    The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
  • 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
  • 2012
    Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

    Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

    Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

    02012HD

    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...

    Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
  • 2005
    The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

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

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

    5.62005HD

    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...

    The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
  • 2003
    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    02003HD

    Documentary about the life of the Bonzo Dog Band singer.

    Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
  • 2002
    Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

    Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

    Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime

    02002HD

    A heartfelt tribute to Edmund Trebus, the UK's most famous hoarder, who gained national recognition through the documentary series A Life of Grime....

    Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime
  • 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