Category: World
Service
Date: 27.10.2004
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Lead singer
of the Undertones, Feargal Sharkey, responsible for John Peel's
favourite song of all time Teenage Kicks; Rick Wakeman, keyboard
player in Yes; and Blur bass guitarist Alex James are among the
stars who explain the key role John Peel has played in shaping their
careers.
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Following the sudden death of legendary broadcaster
John Peel, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service pays tribute to one of its best
loved presenters.
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In place of John's weekly programme on Friday 29 October,
Mark Coles will trace John's influence from his early years as
a DJ in the United States to his status as the much loved icon of contemporary
cutting edge music.
For more than 30 years John Peel's weekly show on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
has allowed millions of listeners across the globe to share his passion
for music.
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Every week fans sent letters and emails, as well as
tapes and CDs, many of which John played, demonstrating how his open
approach to new music allowed so many people to connect with each other
through his programme.
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Indeed, since the announcement of his death the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
World Service website has been flooded with message from fans as far
a field as America, China and Japan.
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Presenter / Mark Coles, Producer / Bobby Seiler
Broadcast Times:
John Peel Tribute programme: 1 x 25 minute programme
Friday 29 October, 1030, 1330, 1930 and Saturday 30 October 0145 (UK
time)
