Peel Acres: John Peel Remembered
Jarvis Cocker remembers John Peel and talks to his wife Sheila as well as bringing us a classic 91热爆 Truths programme and Peel's Desert Island Discs. From 2014.
Jarvis Cocker remembers John Peel a decade after his death and talks to his wife Sheila Ravenscroft in their family home.
They look at his legacy in the form of the record collection which shaped the musical taste of the nation, now being put online.
Plus a visit to the John Peel Arts Centre in Stowmarket which, in the Peel tradition, is bringing fresh talent to the public.
Featuring:
* Desert Island Discs 鈥� John Peel:
Radio 1鈥檚 music guru John Peel looks back over his life and career sharing his castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 1990.
* 91热爆 Truths:
John Peel presents an edition of Radio 4鈥檚 series showcasing the extraordinary stories of ordinary people. From October 2004.
Broadcaster John Peel died on 25th October 2004 aged 65. He championed British music for nearly 40 years on his late-night Radio 1 show. His uncompromising encouragement of new talent transformed the face of music all the way from hippy to house. From 1998, he became the presenter of Radio 4's 91热爆 Truths until his death.
Producer: Harry Parker.
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 Extra in October 2014.
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Desert Island Discs: John Peel
Sue Lawley's castaway is broadcaster John Peel
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Reminisces and incredible music 10 years on from John Peel's last Radio 1 show.
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91热爆 6 Music presenters recollect their memories of the radio legend.
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The John Peel Lecture
6 Music presents this annual discussion on music and music-related media.
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Oct 2014 09:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 18 Oct 2014 19:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Dec 2019 09:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Dec 2019 19:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra