- The Guardian, Saturday 22 November 2008
It was around this time of year when the thoughts of thousands of discerning, overcoat-wearing, late-night radio listeners would be turning to the heated subject of John Peel's Festive 50, the yearly chart that in its heyday held equal cultural sway with the official Christmas top 40. Voted for by Peel's listeners, from 1976 to his untimely passing in 2004, the rundown would be revealed in chunks over Christmas week. Anyone partial to indulging in some of that nostalgia should visit this fantastic Peel blog, which includes links to recordings of full-length shows, session tracks, documentaries and videos of Peel favourites such as the Fall. Meanwhile, Dandelion Radio is hosting the revived chart in his honour.
