Where to watch John Peel in the UK
Find every John Peel film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
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.
John Peel films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring John Peel, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
John Peel TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring John Peel.
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- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Presenter
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Natural World (1983) Cast
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- HARDtalk (1997) Cast
- Grumpy Old Men (2003) as Self
- Five Seconds to Spare (2000) as Big Jon
- Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- John Peel's Record Box (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- When Hippies Ruled The World (2002) as Self
- Cyderdelic (2004) as Narrator
- The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997) as Himself (Narrator)
- Radio Wonderful (1973) Cast
- King Rocker (2020) as Self
- The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994) as John Past-Bedtime
- It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline (2014) as Himself
- A Life of Grime (1999) Cast
- Do You Remember the First Time? (1994) Cast
- Classic Trains (1997) as Narrator
- Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind (2003) as Self
- Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story (2012) as Himself (Archive Footage)
- Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Vivian Stanshall: The Early Years (1991) as Self - (1995 obituary show)
- Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
- Classic Plant (1998) Presenter
- The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005) as Himself
- Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century (2001) as Narrator (voice)
- Celebrity Going Home (2004) as Self
- Nul Points?! (1992) as Self
- Richard Thompson: Solitary Life (2003) as Narrator
- The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks (2002) as Himself
- Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007) Cast
- Brass Tacks: Punk Rock (1977) as Self
- Mr Trebus: A Life of Grime (2002) as Self - Narrator
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972) as Self - Narrator
- You and Yours (2018) Producer
- The Fall (2009) as Himself (Voice Only)
- John Peel: Suffolk Comfort (1990) as Himself
- Funk Me Up, Scotty (1996) as Himself
- Cardigans at Christmas (1997) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Gimme Shelter (1987) Cast
John Peel — FAQ
Where can I watch John Peel films in the UK?
John Peel's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Peel's most popular films?
Most-watched John Peel films currently: Five Seconds to Spare (2000), Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013), John Peel's Record Box (2005), When Hippies Ruled The World (2002), The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997).
What TV shows has John Peel appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Top of the Pops (1964), Wogan (1982), Natural World (1983), Room 101 (1994), Shooting Stars (1993).
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