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John Simm: The Actor on Grief, Clubbing and his Northern Soul

Posted on 11/05/2022 by Administrator • Leave a comment

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 … Continue reading →

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John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’

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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 … Continue reading →

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SOHO LIFF Awards: Short Film ‘Joey’ Awarded Best UK Film along with John Simm for Best Actor

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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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Inside the Rehearsal Room of A Christmas Carol with John Simm as Scrooge

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YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre4 November 2024 Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Continue reading →

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Old Vic Theatre: First Look Behind the Scenes Photoshoot of John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge

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YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre5 October 2024 Come behind the scenes for a first look at John Simm (Grace, Life on Mars) as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas in Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Continue reading →

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Take a First Peek as Simm goes Scrooge

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What’s On StageAlex Wood1 Oct 2024 Full cast announced for A Christmas Carol with John Simm at the Old Vic John Simm as Scrooge | Photo: © Hugo Glendinning The full cast joining John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge has been revealed for the 2024 production of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. Adapted by Jack Thorne … Continue reading →

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Grace Series 4 Filming Locations

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Find That Location on XWhere Was Grace Season 4 Filmed?9 Sep 2024 John Simm and Richie Campbell star in ‘Grace’ | Photo: courtesy of Find That Location and TMDB API Continue reading →

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Book Now: A Christmas Carol 2024 at The Old Vic Theatre with John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge

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The Old Vic TheatreA Christmas Carol26 Jul 2024 John Simm will play Ebenezer Scrooge on stage in A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic Theatre from 9 Nov 2024 through 4 Jan 2025. Book Tickets John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge | Photo: Hugo Glendinning Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns … Continue reading →

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ITV Recommissions 5th Series for Detective Drama Grace, starring John Simm

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ITV Press Centre2 MAR 2024 ITV has recommissioned the popular Brighton-based detective drama Grace for a fifth series. John Simm returns as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for another four feature length films (4 x 120 minutes) which will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Based on the best-selling novels from globally renowned author … Continue reading →

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Children with Cancer UK – Phil and John at The Ultimate Christmas Quiz

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XChildren with Cancer UK12 Dec 2023 Phil and John at the Children with Cancer UK, The Ultimate Christmas Quiz – LondonPhoto: Courtesy of Children with Cancer UK The stars are arriving and the festive celebrations are in full swing at 'The Ultimate Christmas Quiz' hosted at @thekingsarmsse1. Let the merry competition begin. pic.twitter.com/pAzrIstqNJ — Children … Continue reading →

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Peter James Posts: “Just enjoyed a wonderful pre-Christmas lunch with John Simm…”

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XPeter James22 Nov 2023 Author Peter James and Actor John Simm at English’s in Brighton | Photo: Courtesy of Peter James Continue reading →

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Kiaran Murray-Smith Posts: Grace Series 4 Final Recording Music Session at AIR Studios

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XKiaran Murray-Smith17 Nov 2023 Grace Series 4 Final Recording Session at AIR Studios Final Session: Recording music scores for Grace S4 episodes ‘You Are Dead’ and ‘Love You Dead’ at AIR Studios with Composer Matt Slater | Photo: Courtesy of Kiaran Murray-Smith Final Session: Recording music scores for Grace S4 episodes ‘You Are Dead’ and … Continue reading →

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Kiaran Murray-Smith Posts: Grace Series 4 Filming Wraps and Begins Recording Music Sessions at Abbey Road Studio 1

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XKiaran Murray-Smith25 Sep 2023 Grace Series 4 begins Recording Music Scores at Abbey Road Studio 1 Recording music scores for ‘Dead Mans Time’ and ‘Want You Dead’ at Abbey Road Studio 1 with Composer Matt Slater | Photo: Courtesy of Kiaran Murray-Smith Recording music scores for ‘Dead Mans Time’ and ‘Want You Dead’ at Abbey … Continue reading →

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Life on Mars’ cancelled revival series Lazarus gets live script reading

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Radio TimesMorgan Cormack23 September 2023 The revival may be scrapped but fans will still get to experience Lazarus for themselves in a newly announced event. John Simm and Philip Glenister in Life on Mars | Photo: BBC/Kudos While it’s sad news that the Life on Mars revival series, Lazarus, hasn’t be given the go-ahead, there is … Continue reading →

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Kate Saxon Posts: Grace Series 4 Filming Wraps

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XSaxonKate16 Sep 2023 Director Kate Saxon, Zoe Tapper, John Simm, et al., wrap filming on Grace Series 4 | Photo: Courtesy Kate Saxon Continue reading →

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Craig Parkinson Posts Photo Outtake from Grace Series 3 Filming

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XCparks197624 Jul 2023 Grace Series 3, Episode 2 Outtake Photo courtesy of Craig Parkinson | Photo: Sally Mais Continue reading →

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John Simm to Return for Second Series of Trainspotting Writer Irvine Welsh’s Crime on ITVX

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The GazetteAimee Seddon12 Jul 2023 Lancashire raised actor John Simm returns for the second series of a gritty crime thriller by the maker of Trainspotting, but you can catch series one right now. John, who grew up in Blackpool and Burnley, can now been been seen on your TV screens in series one of an … Continue reading →

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Filming is underway on Series 4 of Brighton based drama Grace, starring John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace

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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 … Continue reading →

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Irvine Welsh’s Crime with John Simm: All Episodes Streaming Now on ITVX

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InstagramJohn Simm Official11 May 2023 Photos: ITV Continue reading →

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Peter James Tweets: Grace EP1 ‘Dead Like You’ gets 5.6m Viewers + Watch for Peter’s Cameo in EP3 “Not Dead yet’

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TwitterPeter James31 Mar 2023 Scene from Grace EP2 ‘Dead Man’s Grip’ (Photo: ITV) Continue reading →

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Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: Grace Episode ‘Dead Man’s Grip’ gets 24.6% Viewer Share and 3.855m Viewers

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TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith27 Mar 2023 Cast and Crew on the Grace setPhoto courtesy of Kiaran Murray-Smith Continue reading →

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Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: Dead Like You – Behind The Scenes On Location in Brighton

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TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith25 Mar 2023 John Simm filming Grace episode ‘Dead Like You’ on location in Brighton(photo: Kiaran Murray-Smith) Continue reading →

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John Simm on The Chris Evans Show with cinch

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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 … Continue reading →

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John Simm on This Morning Talks about Grace Series 3

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ITV, ITV1 – This MorningAlison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary17 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! Continue reading →

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John Simm and Richie Campbell on Grace Series 3: ‘It’s a treat to keep playing these characters’

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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 … Continue reading →

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John Simm and Zoe Tapper on The One Show

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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 … Continue reading →