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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Big Issue Adrian Lobb 12 Feb 2018 Full version of my @BigIssue interview with John Simm now online ahead of his return to TV in #Collateral (BBC2) and #Trauma (ITV) – both are ace, both (ridiculously) start tonight at 9pm… https://t.co/qmdaniYgGJ — Adrian Lobb (@adey70) 12. Februar 2018 Collateral begins at 9pm on BBC … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 13 Feb 2018 John Simm joins Shaun to chat about his two new dramas premiering on the same night and time: Trauma on ITV and Collateral on BBC Two. Play radio interview (00:13:14): Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV and 14 March on Britbox. Collateral starts Monday … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Loose Ends Loose Ends 10 Feb 2018 Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by John Simm and others for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Play radio interview (00:09:43): Collateral starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on BBC Two and 9 March on Netflix. Trauma starts Monday 12 February, … Continue reading
BBC Radio 2 – The Chris Evans Breakfast Show The Chris Evans Breakfast Show 9 Feb 2018 John Simm spills the beans with Chris Evans on his new ITV drama Trauma and BBC 2 drama Collateral. Play radio interview (00:09:46): Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV and 14 March on Britbox. Collateral starts … Continue reading
The Jackal Henry Tobias Jones 10 Feb 2018 #JohnSimm is back – and he’s still playing the bad guy. #WhoIsTheJackalhttps://t.co/dM2tEsBrJh — The Jackal Magazine (@thejackalmag) 10. Februar 2018 Portrait by MATT HOLYOAK Collateral airs on BBC2 on February 12 and will be available to download on Netflix March 9. John Simm also stars in Trauma on … Continue reading
Financial Times Hester Lacey 9 Feb 2017 A Q&A with actor John Simm https://t.co/hF4pMTX7cf via @financialtimes — John Simm Society (@JohnSimmSociety) 9 February 2018 © Matt Holyoak/Camera Press John Simm stars in ‘Trauma’ on ITV1 and in ‘Collateral’ on BBC2; both series start on February 12 at 9pm. Collateral also starts March 9 on Netflix … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 3 Feb 2018 John Simm and Adrian Lester star in Mike Bartlett’s psychological thriller Trauma for ITV Trauma starts Monday 12 February, 9pm on ITV Can you describe your character? Dan Bowker is a blue-collar factory worker, an honest, loyal hard-working man who loves his wife and children. He is also a … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 30 Oct 2017 Ambitious conspiracy thriller, White Dragon, starring acclaimed British actor John Simm has commenced filming in Hong Kong. Created and written by screenwriting newcomers Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood, White Dragon has been commissioned by ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill, from Two Brothers Pictures, the drama indie established by … 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
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
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
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
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
ITV’s Prey Spirit Entertainment Limited Release Date: 2 June 2014 Police Man, Family Man, Wanted Man. Prey is ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, led by BAFTA nominated actor John Simm. Prey follows the story of a man on the run, who is desperate to clear his name for the sake of his family. Detective Sergeant … Continue reading
BBC London 94.9 Gaby Roslin 11 May 2014 Gaby Roslin talks to John Simm about Prey currently airing on ITV and his new paranormal drama, Intruders, that he’s currently filming for BBC America. Listen to radio interview (click play button) below (00:05:53): Continue reading
Pendle Today 2 May 2014 Pendle actor John Simm is again starring in a TV series. On Monday, “Prey” was launched on ITV and had almost six million people watching! Born in Leeds, John was brought up in Nelson and attended Edge End High School where he acted regularly before becoming a professional. He was taught … Continue reading
ITV Episode 2 5 May 2014 The widespread hunt for Farrow (John Simm) gains momentum when Reinhardt (Rosie Cavaliero) receives a tip off about his whereabouts. Farrow discovers some shocking truths about an old case and believes someone closer to home may know something about Abi and Max’s death. Prey continues Monday at 9pm on … Continue reading
Mirror Online Alistair McGeorge 28 Apr 2014 Working on the thriller was almost too much for the Life On Mars actor, who “loved” the show but had to take a break after his injury John Simm tore his calf muscle while filming Prey, meaning production had to be stopped for weeks so he could recover. … Continue reading
The Custard TV Luke Knowles 22 Apr 2014 It's Here! My special podcast featuring #Prey writer Chris Lunt @dodgethedraft Listen here http://t.co/t5N24kNsNo #Prey Join the Hunt @ITV — Luke TheCustardTV (@LukeCustardtv) 22. April 2014 In this special podcast Luke Knowles chats to Chris about the origins of Prey, writing of television and the casting of … Continue reading
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