Doctor Who YouTube Channel Jun/Jul 2017 John Simm Returns As The Master – Doctor Who: Series 10 John Simm reveals what drew him back to play the Master once more. Missy And The Master Dance Together – Doctor Who: Series 10 Michelle Gomez and John Simm talk about who led the dance and who had … Continue reading
Radio Times Ben Dowell 25 May 2017 Adrian Lester also stars in the drama by Doctor Foster writer Mike Bartlett John Simm is to play a grieving and bitter father in a new ITV thriller written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett. Factory manager Dan Bowker’s life is shattered when his 15 year-old son Alex … Continue reading
Radio Times Ben Dowell 7 Apr 2017 Four-part drama from David Hare sees Simm play a politician and Piper his troubled ex-girlfriend John Simm and Billie Piper have been cast as former lovers in a new BBC 2 thriller written by David Hare. The pair, whose characters of The Master and the Doctor’s companion Rose … Continue reading
BBC Media Centre 6 Apr 2017 GK John Simm will return as The Master to battle The Doctor (Peter Capaldi), new companion Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) in the forthcoming series of Doctor Who. John Simm says: “I can confirm that it’s true, thanks to the power of time travel I’m back. … Continue reading
The Hollywood Reporter Lesley Goldberg 10 January 2017 Showrunner Allan Heinberg says there will be less of a procedural hook to the second-year Shondaland drama. ABC’s The Catch is rebooting itself for its upcoming second season. Showrunner Allan Heinberg told reporters Tuesday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour that the con-man drama starring Peter … Continue reading
TVShowsOnDVD.com David Lambert 11 Aug 2016 The Catch – ‘The Complete 1st Season’ DVD: From the Executive Producers of Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder Television’s sexiest cat and mouse game blends the wages of sin with the art of seduction for utterly intoxicating entertainment. From the Executive Producers of Scandal and How … Continue reading
Variety Debra Birnbaum 5 April 2016 At last, we’ll get to put a face to “The Benefactor.” British actor John Simm (“Doctor Who”, “Life on Mars”) has joined the cast of ABC’s cat-and-mouse thriller “The Catch”, Variety has confirmed exclusively. He’ll play the mysterious benefactor behind Ben/Christopher (Peter Krause) and Margot (Sonya Walger), who’s been footing the bill … Continue reading
Jann Turner on Twitter 14 March 2016 Director Jann Turner finishes shooting Episode 6 with England’s National Treasure, multi-nominated and award winning actor John Simm, for The Catch. The Catch is ABC’s NEW thriller premiering March 24. Last day of shooting on my episode of #TheCatch with the amazing #JohnSimm pic.twitter.com/UYb1zaPl3j — Jann Turner (@JannTurner) … Continue reading
Official Manchester United Website MUTV 3 Dec 2015 MUTV Exclusive Celebrity Reds: John Simm Thursday 3 December, 21:00 GMT Don’t miss another fascinating episode of MUTV‘s new series Celebrity Reds, featuring avid United supporter and film star John Simm. Exclusive Video Clip – Actor John Simm talks to MUTV in the latest episode of ‘Celebrity … Continue reading
SimplyMedia The Locksmith 19 Oct 2015 An honest man takes the law into his own hands… with consequences. Roland Pierce (Warren Clarke, Poldark, Nice Work, In the Red) is a locksmith and proud of it. He is an honest craftsman, unlike his apprentice Barry who was born to party. Then Roland’s ex-wife is nearly killed … Continue reading
Spirit Entertainment Limited Release Date: 20 April 2015 From the Director of Broadchurch and the Producers of Line of Duty, comes Code of a Killer and the extraordinary true story of the world’s first DNA manhunt. The gritty 2-part drama tells of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 8 April 2015 John Simm chats with Shaun Keaveny about his new ITV drama ‘Code of a Killer’, plus his upcoming Glastonbury gig with his band Magic Alex and what he’s working on next in 2015… (spoiler hint: Three Days in the Country | National Theatre) Play Radio Interview (00:11:44): … Continue reading
BAFTA The Guru Uncut 13 April 2015 Code of a Killer: TV Q&A ITV’s drama Code Of A Killer is based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer. This Q&A features writer Michael Crompton, executive … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 26 March 2015 Q: Code of a Killer brings an extraordinary story to a wider audience? “I didn’t know anything about it until I read the script. It’s an extraordinary and amazing story. Alec Jeffreys is an incredible man who made one of the most important scientific discoveries ever. It changed … Continue reading
BAFTA 23 March 2015 TV Preview: Code of a Killer + Q&A Monday 30 March, 18:30 at Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London Followed by a Q+A with writer Michael Crompton, executive producer Simon Heath, actors David Threlfall and John Simm Join us for a preview of ITV’s new drama starring David Threlfall and … Continue reading
Entertainment One 9 Mar 2015 The Village – Series 2 The critically acclaimed TV drama is back for a highly anticipated second series set in the roaring twenties. It’s 1923. The Great War is over but what kind of England has won? Now in a world of boom and bust, motor cars and the Charleston, … Continue reading
BBC Home Entertainment December 23, 2014 From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files), Intruders is a chilling tale that spins a fascinating and complex web of drama in the moody Pacific Northwest. John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars) and Academy Award®-winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Norma Jean & Marilyn) star in this paranormal thriller … Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Jeananne Craig 25 October 2014 Life On Mars star John Simm plays an ex-cop in gripping new drama Intruders. Jeananne Craig finds out why all those years watching Starsky & Hutch as a kid came in handy: Whether it’s the cult Brit flick Human Traffic or a clever cop show such as … Continue reading
What’s on TV 24 October 2014 TV & Satellite Week talks to John Simm headlining in an intriguing new US drama Intruders about a troubled marriage and a mysterious secret society (premiers Monday, BBC2). Intruders sets up some tantalising mysteries, doesn’t it? “I like the fact that you don’t have any answers for a while. … Continue reading
TV Choice Nick Flaca 21 October 2014 Former LA cop Jack Whelan’s world is rocked when his wife Amy goes missing from their Pacific Northwestern home shortly after displaying erratic behaviour. Meanwhile, an encounter with a stranger leaves nine-year-old Madison with nightmares, and an urge to head to Seattle. And then there’s the sinister Richard … Continue reading
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
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
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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