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Festival Curator John Simm: Roles of a Lifetime, Shakespeare & Shakin’ Stevens
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
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John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’
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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John Simm and Richie Campbell on The One Show
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
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Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: Last week of filming for this series of #Grace
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith24 Nov 2021 John Simm and Richie Campbell are filming Series 2 of GracePhoto: Kiaran Murray-Smith Continue reading
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Twitter Feeds: The Duchess of Cornwall Visits the Set of Grace
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
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John Simm films season two of ITV police drama Grace in Brighton
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
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Peter James meetup with John Simm and Rakie Ayola on the Grace Set
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ITV detective drama, Grace, begins filming in Brighton
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
The Making Of: Grace – Behind The Scenes
ITV on YouTubeMarch 2021ITV Roy Grace: The Man, His Methods And His Demons Author Peter James, Actors John Simm, Rakie Ayola and Richie Campbell, plus Director John Alexander talk about the making of ITV’s new drama Grace. Continue reading
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BBC Radio 5 Live Tweets: John Simm Reveals – Crying on Cue and the Possible Return of Life on Mars
BBC Radio 5 LiveNihal Arthanayake17 March 2021 Speaking to BBC 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake, John Simm talks about tricks of the acting trade and that there could be more of Life on Mars. Scroll down to watch both clips below with Nihal and John. Ever wondered how to cry on cue? 😢 Actor, John Simm … Continue reading
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The Albion Roar Extra Time Special – Interview with Peter James about getting his novels to ITV’s Grace starring John Simm
The Albion Roar Ady Packham & Alan Wares 2 Dec 2020 Listen via Audioboom Player below or wherever you get your Podcasts. In his first interview since filming @ITV‘s ‘Grace’, crime author @peterjamesuk talked to @adypackham and me about the pain getting his novels to small screen, casting and filming, and getting @JohnSimmSociety to play … Continue reading
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C21 Podcast Interview: Russell Lewis and Andrew O’Connor discuss Grace starring John Simm
C21 Podcast Jonathan Webdale 19 Nov 2020 Listen -> here or wherever you get your Podcasts. The C21Podcast is out! #Endeavour creator Russell Lewis & exec producer Andrew O’Connor discuss adapting @peterjamesuk‘s #RoyGrace for @ITV starring #JohnSimm Listen via C21 https://t.co/P6mi9sqgb7 Apple https://t.co/93XypjgnTi or Spotify https://t.co/J6fUPvNPVW #ContentLondon pic.twitter.com/gpIhf9L0Zq — C21 Media (@C21Media) November 19, 2020 … Continue reading
Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First film in Grace series starring John Simm finished
A massive congrats to all the cast and crew of @peterjamesuk #Grace #DeadSimple for finishing the first film. Thanks to #johnalexander and @dalemccready for guiding us through a tough first block🙏🙏. @TallStoryPicsuk @itvstudios #brightonlife @JohnSimmSociety pic.twitter.com/IUFxX9Qlyh — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) October 17, 2020 Continue reading
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John Simm films ITV police drama Grace in Brighton
Daily Mail Online 17 Sep 2020 Roxy Simmons He made his name as detective Sam Tyler in Life On Mars. And John Simm has returned to police dramas as he was seen on set of his new show Grace in Brighton on Wednesday. The actor, 50, looked sharp in a black suit jacket and trousers … Continue reading
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John Simm seen filming ITV series Grace in central Brighton
The Argus 16 Sep 2020 Rose Lock EXCITED shopkeepers watched from their windows while a scene from a new television drama was filmed in their street. The camera crew was shooting scenes for the upcoming ITV drama series Grace – an adaptation of Peter James’s crime novels. The drama series has been written by acclaimed … Continue reading
Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First day of filming Grace starring John Simm
First day’s filming on location and with a drone on Brighton Beach before sunrise on @peterjamesuk @itvstudios @TallStoryPicsuk @JohnSimmSociety #Grace #DeadSimple. Good luck to the team only 10 weeks to go! Hugely exciting @TallStoryPicsuk pic.twitter.com/tAsHScbCCk — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) September 14, 2020 Continue reading
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Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm
ITV Press Centre 14 Sep 2020 Filming has commenced on brand new ITV crime drama, Grace, from acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis. Starring acclaimed actor John Simm as tenacious detective Roy Grace, Russell has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels which introduce the audience to Brighton based Detective Superintendent … Continue reading
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John Simm joins forces with David Threlfall in new ITV drama ‘Code of a Killer’
ITV Press Centre 29 Sep 2014 “Professor Alec Jeffreys’ DNA fingerprinting revolutionised the way police investigate crime. It is arguably the most important contribution to criminal investigation ever made.” Two of the UK’s most renowned actors, David Threlfall and John Simm, are to join forces in new ITV drama Code of a Killer, produced by … Continue reading
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Sky Movies Presents: John Simm’s Sky Movies Playlist
Sky Movies HD 25 Sep 2014 John Simm introduces his Sky Movies Playlist, picking classics like Taxi Driver and Once Upon A Time In The West. See his full list of choices here: Watch John Simm’s Playlist Continue reading
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RTS North West Nominations – Best Performance in a Single Drama or Drama Series: John Simm for Prey
Royal Television Society North West Centre 25 Sep 2014 The Royal Television Society North West Centre has announced the shortlist for its annual awards. The RTS North West Centre received a record number of entries for the Awards, which aim to recognise the wealth of creative talent in the region, honouring the work of production … Continue reading
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John Simm’s new drama ‘Prey’, filmed at Strachan’s Chemist and other Saddleworth locations
Saddleworth Independent Aimee Howarth November 2013 Lights, camera, action at Uppermill chemists A television star gave an Uppermill chemist and his staff a day to remember after filming scenes for his next big programme at the local store. John Simm, who is debuting as a leading man in ITV’s upcoming three-part drama ‘Prey’, spent a … Continue reading
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John Simm supports Prostate Cancer UK charity film: Father’s Day
Prostate Cancer UK One gang, one plan, one big problem. A man dies every hour and they all have to face up to it. Joe wants out but the Don won’t take no for an answer. Carl lays a plan to use Alison as the bait. Will it work, or will Joe walk away? Father’s … Continue reading
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