John Peel Movies

  • 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
  • 1992
    Nul Points?!

    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...

    Nul Points?!
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1987
    Gimme Shelter

    Gimme Shelter

    Gimme Shelter

    01987HD

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

    Gimme Shelter
  • 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
  • 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