Acting

John Robb

Born 1961-05-04 · Fleetwood, England, UK

Acting credits

Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché poster
6.6

The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother's archives in this intimate documentary.

Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché

2021

The Jam: Punk Icons poster
4.0

This is a documentary of interviews with music journalists and Jam fans, and including clips from the following tracks: Town Called Malice In The City All Around The World The Modern World A Bomb In Wardour Street David Watts Down The Tube Station At Midnight Eton Rifles Going Underground That's Entertainment, ... Plus More

The Jam: Punk Icons

2006

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke poster
9.0

A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

2012

When Nirvana Came to Britain poster
7.4

A look at the special relationship between Nirvana and the UK on the 30th anniversary of their seminal album Nevermind, including the role Britain played in paving the way for their success.

When Nirvana Came to Britain

2021

Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop poster
6.8

During the 90s, Britpop dominated the airwaves and an epic pop rivalry sparked into life when Blur’s single ‘Country House’ went up against Oasis’s ‘Roll With It’ in the charts.

Oasis vs. Blur | Duel at the Peak of Britpop

2014

The Mancunian Way poster
NR

Boddington's Manchester Festival: Writer Jon Savage explores Manchester's cultural milieu. Aired as part of Granada Television's Celebration arts strand.

The Mancunian Way

1992

Green Day: Dookie poster
NR

A documentary that explores the making and impact of Green Day's third album Dookie, which was released in 1994 and became a worldwide phenomenon.

Green Day: Dookie

2005

The Smiths: Under Review poster
NR

This in-depth retrospective surveys the history and music of the Smiths via interviews with the band, expert commentary and insights from insiders, including producer Stephen Street. Performance footage and TV clips round out the program.

The Smiths: Under Review

2006

Adam Ant: The Blueblack Hussar poster
6.5

From Sunrise Pictures, the long awaited Adam Ant documentary film, directed by Jack Bond. Featuring Charlotte Rampling, Mark Ronson, Jamie Reynolds, Allen Jones, John Robb.

Adam Ant: The Blueblack Hussar

2013

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned poster
7.5

From My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock to God Save the Queen, this is the story of ten records from the 1930s to the present day that have been banned by the BBC. The reasons why these songs were censored reveals the changing controversies around youth culture over the last 75 years, with Bing Crosby and the Munchkins among the unlikely names to have met the wrath of the BBC. With contributions from Carrie Grant, Paul Morley, Stuart Maconie, Glen Matlock, Mike Read and Jon Robb.

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

2014