Guardian MusicRich Pelley4 Jan 2026 The actor first realised what music was when he heard Yellow Submarine and knows a lot of Paul Simon lyrics, but what would he put on at a party? John Simm … ‘All music makes me emotional’ The first song I fell in love withMy earliest memory is walking into …
Kermode on FilmInstagram | X | Spotify28 Nov 2025 Welcome to this episode of Kermode on Film, in which Mark talks with three exceptional actors who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025. First, Mark is joined by Tamsin Greig to discuss her role in Riot Women, the fantastic new BBC series …
Theatre Royal Bath – Ustinov StudioBlackbird18 Nov 2025 John Simm will star in a brand-new production of David Harrower’s infamous and provocative play Blackbird, at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 4 February – 6 March 2027. Book Tickets Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship. He was 41 years old. She was …
InstagramPicture House | London Events4 Oct 2025 The new 4K restoration of ‘90s Brit classic Boston Kickout [included] a special 30th Anniversary Screening at Picturehouse Central on 20 October @ 8:00 – 10:30 PM followed by a Q&A with the director and cast. It’s time to kick out the jams as seminal ‘90s British classic Boston …
XScreenbound Pictures4 Oct 2025 The award-winning British film Boston Kickout returns in a new 4K restoration 30-year anniversary edition. The 90’s classic originally premiered in October 1995, followed by a worldwide release in 1996 with a soundtrack featuring The Stones Roses, Primal Scream and Oasis. Boston Kickout – the award-winning autobiographical feature from renowned director …
XJohn Simm Society | BFI13 Jun 2025 Looking for an escape from boring 9 to 5 jobs, bad relationships and dysfunctional families, five Cardiff friends plan a night out to remember, where all that exists is clubs, drugs, pubs and parties. Journey with them through the highs and lows of the weekend, substance-induced and otherwise, …
Instagramuandalibi13 May 2025 Where there’s a will, there’s a war. I, Jack Wright starts 23rd April on U&Alibi. From Chris Lang, the creator of Unforgotten, with an all-star cast including Nikki-Amuka Bird, John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, Zoë Tapper, Gemma Jones, Trevor Eve, James Fleet, Percelle Ascott, Harry Lloyd and Liz Kingsman. Curated preview …
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BBC Radio 2Vernon Kay21 Apr 2025 Original Broadcast: 20 Apr 2025 Vernon Kay joins the prolific actor, director, and musician John Simm. Be prepared for some brilliant stories throughout his Tracks Of My Years. Play Full Interview below – Audio Only (00:56:48): John is best known for playing Sam Tyler in “Life on Mars”, “The Master” in …
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The One ShowAlex Jones and Angellica Bell03 April 2025 John Simm and Richie Campbell join Alex Jones and Angellica Bell on the sofa to talk about Series 5 of their hit drama Grace.
YouTubeITV Studios26 March 2025 Watch Grace Series 5 Official Trailer!The team’s back. The stakes are higher. Grace starring John Simm and Richie Campbell returns 6 April on ITV1 and ITVX. Co-produced by Tall Story Pictures, part of ITV Studios and Vaudeville ProductionsStream Series 1-4 now on ITVX
GeektownDave Elliott25 Feb 2025 U&Alibi has revealed new drama ‘I, Jack Wright‘, starring John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird, featuring Trevor Eve and written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe), will premiere in April on the UK broadcaster. A death in the family. A bombshell will. A murderer in their ranks? The apparent death by suicide …
Yahoo UK EntertainmentRoxy Simons24 Feb 2025 The Life on Mars actor speaks to Yahoo UK about his longstanding friendship with John Simm, and why they love to work together so often. John Simm and Philip Glenister pictured in November 2024, the pair have known each other for more than two decades and often want to …
Film Music Reporter24 Feb 2025 Ben Bartlett is a BAFTA winning, Ivor Novello & Emmy nominated composer. His distinctive music can be heard on many award-winning TV drama and Film productions. Mad Dogs (Original Soundtrack) is available on major digital music services to stream/download Listen now below to Preview the entire Track List:
Radio TimesMorgan Cormack20 Feb 2025 Grace is returning to our screens for more. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is returning to our screens for season 6, it has now been confirmed by ITV. The series renewal of Grace comes ahead of season 5’s release, and also confirms that John Simm will be back in the leading role alongside Richie Campbell’s …
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Broadcast InternationalRichard Middleton9 Dec 2024 Murder mystery drama has been written by ‘Unforgotten’ scribe Chris Lang for Alibi BBC Studios-owned streamer BritBox is taking Federation Studios’ upcoming drama I, Jack Wright into the US. The 6 x 45-minute thriller is produced by London-based Federation Stories for BBCS-owned UK channel Alibi and will be released as …
The TimesDominic Maxwell15 Nov 2024 The actor uncovered the truth about his paternity while filming an ITV ancestry programme with his Life on Mars co-star Philip Glenister “It’s been a mad year,” says John Simm, and for once this is more than actorspeak for being a bit busy. Granted, he has been busy. He has to screw …
YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre15 October 2024 Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge, 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). Playing from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025.
XPGlenisterFan & geniebolls14 Oct 2024 John Simm and Philip Glenister forged their close friendship on set of the iconic drama, Life On Mars. Seventeen years later, the best mates teamed up for an altogether different kind of adventure – their DNA journey – to delve into their family histories. Enjoy their Bromance Highlights below from …
Radio TimesKatelyn Mensah30 Sep 2024 John Simm makes astonishing discovery about biological father in ITV’s DNA Journey As DNA Journey with Ancestry makes a return to ITV this week, six new celebrity pairings set off to find out where they came from and unearth secrets from their past. Episode 1 features Life on Mars favourites …
ITV Press CentreDNA Journey With Ancestry26 Sep 2024 Critically acclaimed actors, John Simm and Philip Glenister forged their close friendship on set of the iconic drama, Life On Mars. Seventeen years later, the best mates have teamed up for an altogether different kind of adventure – their DNA journey – to delve into their family …
XMatthew Slater on X21 Sep 2024 Matthew Slater is a highly experienced composer and conductor with many flagship, long running series credits including Endeavour, Grace and Tom Jones for ITV. Grace: Music From Series 1-4 Original Television Soundtrack is available on major digital music services to stream/download | Photo: Silva Screen Records, ITV Studios, Tall Story …
Yahoo LifeMegan Bull10 Sep 2024 John Simm has established an illustrious career with roles in Life On Mars,Doctor Who and Grace Celebrated for his work on TV, the 54-year-old shares his love of acting with his wife of almost 20 years, Kate Magowan, who has appeared in Silent Witness, EastEnders and Spotless. Keep reading for all the details… John Simm and Kate Magowan …
ITV, ITV1 – This MorningBen Shephard and Cat Deeley 4 Sep 2024 Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley chat to John Simm as ITV’s hit crime drama returned to screens this week, with four more grisly and mystifying murders awaiting DS Roy Grace and his team. But aside from solving crime, we were left gripped when …
UKTV27 August 2024 UKTV today releases a selection of first look images for the upcoming U&Original series, I, Jack Wright (6×60’) on specialist crime drama channel, Alibi. The brand-new series is written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe), produced by Federation Stories and will premiere on Alibi in early 2025. I, Jack …
ITV Press Centre30 Apr 2024 DNA Journey returns to ITV1 and ITVX with six new celebrity pairings. The celebrity duos delving into their families’ histories this series are Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, Jo Brand and Julian Clary, Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris, Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes, Sarah Parish and Jimmy Nesbitt plus John Simm and Philip Glenister. Life on Mars Dynamic Duo: Philip Glenister and John Simm will reunite for DNA Journey series 5 | Photo: ITV In this … Continue reading
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UKTV14 Feb 2024 UKTV continues to invest in original drama for its specialist crime drama channel, Alibi, with the commission of six-part series I, Jack Wright (6×60′). The series is written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe) and produced by Federation Stories. The series has been pre-sold to Scandinavian public broadcasters (YLE, DK, NRK, SRK). … Continue reading
Yahoo!NewsSteve O’Brien6 Feb 2024 John Simm and Philip Glenister in Life On Mars, which aired from 2006 to 2007 and inspired a sequel Ashes to Ashes, and the creators have revealed to Yahoo their plans for a final part: Lazarus.(Photo: BBC) Cast your mind to the night of 21 May 2010, to the final episode … Continue reading
Anthea Represents8 Dec 2023 John Simm has joined the Final Season cast to voice the part of Hilda’s dad AndersPhoto: Courtesy of Anthea Represents Netflix’s Emmy & BAFTA winning children’s animation ‘Hilda’ is back for its 3rd and final season, available to stream from today, Thursday 7th December. John Simm has joined the cast and voices … Continue reading
Harpers BazaarQuinci Legardye12 Aug 2023 Harper’s Bazaar has the first look at the beloved rom-com’s return, premiering September 28 Max’s refreshing rom-com Starstruck is returning to ask: what happens after the romance? The London-set series, created by New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo, arrived on the streamer in March 2021, at a time when most in-person romances were still on … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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): Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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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