NMEElizabeth Aubrey18 June 2023 “It’s great to be able to see someone like that working, someone who is just that good at doing their job” The Coral (Photo: Simon Cardwell) The Coral have shared a new single this week that features actor John Simm – listen to it below. Recently, the band spoke to NME about how Peaky …
ITV Press Centre15 May 2023 Filming is underway on series four of critically acclaimed ITV1 detective drama, Grace, starring John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace and based on the best selling novels from globally renowned author, Peter James. John Simm and Richie Campbell reprise their roles for Series 4 of Grace (Photo: ITV) Set …
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TwitterOfficial Ian McCulloch28 Apr 2023 John Simm & Ian McCulloch (Photo: Mark McNulty) “Today marks the anniversary of Ian McCulloch’s third album, Slidling, released in 2003. Featuring some fantastic artists like Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, John Simm, Peter Wilkinson, and Barrie “Barriemore” Barlow, and is produced by Cenzo Townshend. It’s interesting to note that the …
BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 6 MusicThe Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show17 Apr 2023 Craig Charles chats with the ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘Grace’ actor John Simm about the newest series of ‘Grace’, playing onstage with Echo & The Bunnymen, and his band Magic Alex. Play Interview Below (00:11:33):
TwitterPeter James31 Mar 2023 Scene from Grace EP2 ‘Dead Man’s Grip’ (Photo: ITV)
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith27 Mar 2023 Cast and Crew on the Grace setPhoto courtesy of Kiaran Murray-Smith
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith25 Mar 2023 John Simm filming Grace episode ‘Dead Like You’ on location in Brighton(photo: Kiaran Murray-Smith)
The Chris Evans Show with cinchThe one with John Simm17 Mar 2023 John Simm pops in to the Virgin Radio Studio to chat about the third series of Grace John Simm joined the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch to talk about the return of ITV drama Grace. He also tells Chris about the “development hell” of …
ITV, ITV1 – This MorningAlison Hammond and Dermot O’Lears17 Mar 2023 Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary chat to John Simm who returns as detective ‘Grace’ for a hotly anticipated third series and tells what twists and turns viewers can expect!
National WorldAlex Moreland16 Mar 2023 Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson and John Simm as DI Roy Grace in Grace S3 (Credit: ITV) John Simm and Richie Campbell spoke to NationalWorld’s TV critic Alex Moreland ahead of the return of Grace, ITV’s adaptation of Peter James’ Brighton-set crime novels. The new series – which adapts …
BBC One – The One ShowAlex Jones and Jermaine Jenas15 Mar 2023 John Simm and Zoe Tapper on The One Show Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas chat to the stars of Grace, John Simm and Zoe Tapper about the third series of their hit drama Grace. Topics include Series 3 of Grace and latest development …
The GuardianRosanna Greenstreet11 Mar 2023 The actor on his Beatles obsession, being a cage dancer, and watching himself age on screen Born in Leeds, John Simm 52, studied performing arts in Blackpool and then moved to London to attend the Drama Centre. After roles in television series such as Cracker and Sex Traffic, he was cast …
ITV Press Centre9 Mar 2023 John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a third series of ITV crime drama Grace. John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (Photo: ITV) SERIES 3 OVERVIEW As East Sussex police bid farewell to ACC Alison Vosper, the announcement of her …
ShowmastersCollectormania Film & Comic Con – Birmingham2 Mar 2023 Showmasters is back with Film & Comic Con Birmingham at The NEC. Taking place on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2023. Including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV, Film & Sports memorabilia. Standard Autograph £30Standard Photoshoot £30Diamond Pass £70 …
TwitterFatboy Slim17 Feb 2023 Feature-length documentary Right Here, Right Now, a reference to Fatboy Slim’s song of the same title, was released on Sky on 4 February 2023. The documentary recounts the events of the concert and includes video interviews on the day of the event. Featured personal accounts include John Simm, who was there on …
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith4 Jan 2023 Grace Series 3 begins Post-Production at AIR Studios
ITV Press Centre18 Oct 2022 BritBox UK has today released the trailer for the highly anticipated first TV series from Irvine Welsh, Crime. The six-part series will be available as a box set exclusively to stream on BritBox from Thursday 18th November. “They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, not in my …
TwitterElvis12 Oct 2022 John Simm Filming on location at Brighton Beach Bandstand for Series 3 of Grace
ITV Press Centre10 Oct 2022 Irvine Welsh’s ‘Crime’, the eagerly anticipated crime thriller, is set to air on ITVX starring international Emmy nominated, Dougray Scott, Ken Stott, Joanna Vanderham and John Simm. ITVX today reveals the cast for the second series of Irvine Welsh’s Crime, the psychological, procedural thriller adapted for the screen by Irvine …
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TwitterTime2427 Sep 2022 John Simm and Richie Campbell at Time 24 Filming LocationPhoto courtesy of Time 24
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Joe SimpsonExhibition: ACT59 Great Portland Street, London UK13th-28th August 2022 Artist Joe Simpson has asked his favourite British actors, ‘What role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?’. He then creates a narrative painting of them depicted as their choice on a large wide format canvas. Visit: Online Gallery of …
This MorningPhillip and Holly20 May 2022 ITV’s seaside noir crime drama Grace has returned for series two, with John Simm back at the helm as troubled detective Roy Grace. John joins Phillip and Holly in the studio, alongside his co-star Zoe Tapper to tell audiences what they can expect from the season finale.
The Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny11 May 2022 You may know him best as an actor, but John Simm is also a fine musician, just ask Echo & The Bunnymen or New Order. John shares his early guitar-playing ambitions from gigging with his dad, to switching gears to acting in The Lakes, Doctor Who, Grace and …
The TimesGeorgina Roberts11 May 2022 John Simm | Photo Credit: MATT HOLYOAK/CAMERA PRESS Actor John Simm, 51, was born in Leeds and started out playing in a band with his musician father. He is best known for starring in Life on Mars, Doctor Who and Mad Dogs. He is now playing DS Roy Grace in ITV’s Grace. He lives in …
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb9 May 2022 The seven ages of Simm: actor John Simm on The Lakes, Life On Mars, Doctor Who, Macbeth, Grace… and the Game of Thrones prequel that got away John Simm in Macbeth, The Lakes, Grace, Life on Mars and Doctor Who.Photo illustration: The Big Issue (Images: Alamy / ITV) John …
Times RadioHugo Rifkind1 May 2022 Hugo Rifkind chats with John Simm about the new series of ‘Grace’.Listen to Interview (00:14:00): Hugo Rifkind is a columnist and leader writer for The Times and also hosts Times Radio every Saturday, 10am -1pm. He was named columnist of the year at the Editorial Intelligence Comment Awards 2011.
Virgin RadioThe Chris Evans Breakfast Show30 April 2022 John Simm joins The Chris Evans Breakfast Show to talk about his highly anticipated second series of Grace. Play Full Interview – Audio Only (00:15:04): Simm plays the part of Roy Grace, a detective who uses unusual methods to solve his cases that usually ruffle the feathers of …
Radio XThe Chris Moyles Show27 April 2022 Chris Moyles chats with John Simm about the return of his show Grace, Life on Mars and how he is NOT from Leeds, even though he’s from Leeds. Watch Interview Excerpt (00:03:22): Play Full Interview – Audio Only (00:17:14): Continue reading
ITVLorraine26 Apr 2022 Actor John Simm joins Lorraine to talk about the return of ITV crime series Grace, plus that a possible sequel may be in the works for Life On Mars. Continue reading
The One ShowZoe Ball and Ronan Keating22 April 2022 Zoe Ball and Ronan Keating chat to John Simm and Richie Campbell about the second series of their hit drama Grace. Topics include speculation on Doctor Who, plus how author Peter James now writes Roy Grace with John in mind, and some Royal advice Richie received … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 MusicLauren Laverne22 April 2022 John Simm joins Host Lauren Laverne to talk about the newest series return of crime drama Grace.Play radio interview (00:08:02): Continue reading
ITV Press CentreGrace15 Apr 2022 John Simm returns as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace How did you feel about the response to episode one?I was thrilled! It was exactly as we hoped and prayed it would be, and … Continue reading
The Two Shot PodcastCraig Parkinson19 Feb 2022 Hello TSP mates. It’s new episode day again, and this week Craig is having a chin-wag with John Simm. John’s a top, top actor with an incredibly strong and varied resume. You might know him from Doctor Who, Life On Mars, Grace, Cracker or from films like Human … Continue reading
Manchester UnitedCelebrity Reds13 Feb 2022 Zarah Connolly catches up with actor and huge Manchester United fan John Simm ahead of the 12 Feb 2022 game against Southampton. Click image above or here to be redirected to Video Interview (00:02:56). Continue reading
Malta Short Film Festival has announced that John Simm received the MSFF 2021 Best Actor award for the short film, ‘Joey‘. Congratulations, John! Congratulations to John Simm on his Best Actor Award for Joey! Watch Now! John’s award winning performance in the short film, Joey (14:24 mm:ss), is currently available for streaming at filmcrib.io.Watch Joey. … Continue reading
SpotifyBookish with Sonya Walger2 Jan 2022 John Simm is an English actor, director, and musician, best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, the master in Doctor Who, and DS Roy Grace in Grace. His other television credits include State of Play, The Lakes, Crime and Punishment, Exile, Prey, and Cracker. He has been … Continue reading
The SOHO London Independent Film Festival2021 Awards22 Nov 2021 Best UK Film Andrew Knott, William Ash for their film Joey Best Actor John Simm for his performance in Joey Jump to 1:10:43 below to watch the award for Best UK Film being presented for Joey, with co-writer/co-director Andrew Knott’s acceptance speech PLUS a preview clip from the film. Jump … Continue reading
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Chichester Festival TheatreVisionary StagesSunday 3 Jul through Saturday 31 Dec 2022 For Event Details and Booking: Visionary Stages is streaming through 31 December 2022. This event is part of Digital Stages. Take a look at the trailer to find out some of the special guests like Sir Derek Jacobi, John Simm and more! Join Chichester Festival Theatre … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre20 May 2022 John Simm to return as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace John Simm will reprise his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a new series of ITV crime drama Grace. Grace is an adaptation of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels, with over 21 million Grace novels having … Continue reading
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb7 May 2022 Fifteen years on from Life On Mars, John Simm tells The Big Issue about planned sequel Lazarus, which would reunite him with Philip Glenister. Life On MarsPhoto: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo John Simm describes Life on Mars as being a “game changer” in his career. The BBC … Continue reading
InstagramJohn Simm Official23 Jan 2022 John Simm teases via Instagram the title of a possible sequel to Life on Mars. John Simm and Philip Glenister: Together Again for Possible Sequel to Life On Mars? Continue reading
InstagramJohn Simm Official13 Jan 2022 John Simm Supports I Am Whole to raise awareness of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). #IAMWHOLE is an award winning mental health campaign founded by Spirit Studios and Jordan Stephans aimed at young people, encouraging them to speak out, seek help, get support and change the stats. #IAMWHOLE partnered with BrewDog, the … Continue reading
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith24 Nov 2021 John Simm and Richie Campbell are filming Series 2 of GracePhoto: Kiaran Murray-Smith Continue reading
Instagramduchessofcornwallsreadingroom23 Nov 2021 Peter James was absolutely delighted when John Simm was chosen to play the part of Roy Grace in the ITV television series. “I just love it, I’m thrilled to bits. I think everyone who is a fan of the Roy Grace novels is going to have a good time. I don’t think … Continue reading
TwitterRebecca English, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, George Carden, HM Queen Laura, BBC South East 6 November 2021 The Duchess of Cornwall meets John Simm on the set of ITV’s detective drama, Grace Continue reading
Daily MailOwen Tonks for Mailonline20 October 2021 John Simm was spotted on the set of police drama Grace in Brighton on Monday as he filmed new scenes for the show. The actor, 51, stars as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the ITV programme which first aired in March this year. The former Life On Mars star seemed in high spirits as … Continue reading
ITVPress Centre19 Oct 2021 BritBox UK has today released the trailer for the highly anticipated first TV series from Irvine Welsh, Crime. The six-part series will be available as a box set exclusively to stream on BritBox from Thursday 18th November. “They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, not in my mind…” … Continue reading
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ITVPress Centre17 September 2021 Left to right – Zoe Tapper, John Simm and Richie Campbell. Photo: ITV ITV detective drama, Grace, begins filming in Brighton starring John Simm, Richie Campbell and Rakie Ayola, written by acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis, based on the best selling novels from Peter James and co-produced by Second Act Productions, Tall … Continue reading
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