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
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
Derbyshire Times 6 April 2014 The High Peak is again set to take a starring role in the second series of BBC drama The Village, which is currently being filmed in the area. The critically acclaimed show charts the life and turbulent times of one English village through the 20th Century. Series two starts in … Continue reading
YVRShoots March 29, 2014 Susan Gittins Earlier this month, the eight-part BBC America series Intruders filmed cop-turned-writer Jack Whelan (John Simm) and companion walking from the northeast corner of Victory Square near the Cenotaph up to the southwest corner. In between takes, Simm hung out on the corner as passersby walked by oblivious to Doctor … Continue reading
YVRShoots 10 March 2014 John Simm (Doctor Who’s The Master, Life on Mars, State of Play) tweeted a photo from North Vancouver’s Deep Cove today where the eight-part BBC America series The Intruders is filming on Gallant Avenue. Go to YVRShoots for MORE filming photos with John Simm –> Continue reading
YVRShoots March 6, 2014 Susan Gittins BBC America series Intruders turned a block west of Vancouver’s Waterfront station into Seattle yesterday, confusing tourists and locals alike with a big green Seattle City St. Patrick’s Day 10K Run banner on the pedestrian overpass to Granville Plaza. Go now to YVRShoots for pictures and more –> Continue reading
BBC America Press Release February 24, 2014 Production is underway in Vancouver British Columbia for BBC AMERICA’s new original series Intruders, starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino. The series is about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others. Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, from … Continue reading
Thrilled 2b in @BBCAMERICA #TheIntruders such a great book, script, role(s)!TV – http://t.co/qLIvp8pPh4 http://t.co/8s1daGjrOP via @deadline — Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) 25. Januar 2014 Deadline | Hollywood | TV News Nellie Andreeva 24 January 2014 I’ve learned that Mira Sorvino is set as the female lead opposite John Simm in Intruders, BBC America‘s eight-episode original series. … Continue reading
Derby Telegraph 13 January 2014 The Village – set in Derbyshire – leaves horror of war behind and moves into the Roaring Twenties Filming for a second series of hit BBC drama The Village – set in the Derbyshire Peak District – will get under way in March, television bosses have confirmed. Starring Maxine Peake … Continue reading
BBC America Press Room January 11, 2014 Pasadena Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Stamm set to direct the eight-part thriller Acclaimed British actor John Simm will lead the cast of BBC America’s new original series Intruders produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel ‘The … Continue reading
BBC Worldwide Press Release 13 Jan 2014 The highly anticipated fourth and final series of Mad Dogs, as seen on SKY 1 HD, is now available to own on DVD! Mad Dogs Series 1-4 box set has also been released, giving fans the chance to enjoy the entire series from start to finish. Woody (Max … Continue reading
Wales Online 11 Jan 2014 TV picks: The best drama to sink your teeth into in 2014 Our picks of the best drama programmes coming to the small screen this year PREY ON ITV He’s been a TV copper before in the award-winning Life on Mars, but now John Simm is back on the beat as … Continue reading
Entertainment One 8 Jul 2013 The Village – Series 1 Our story of The Village begins in 1914… With an inspired cast that includes John Simm (Life on Mars), Maxine Peake (Silk) and Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply; Accused), The Village is a timeless coming-of-age story, told through the nostalgic eyes of one man, Bert … Continue reading
New Straits Times Dennis Chua 4 June 2013 The misadventures of Woody, Quinn, Baxter and Rick continue in the third season of Mad Dogs starting this Thursday. In the first season of the hit British black comedy series, the lads (all in their 40s) planned for a reunion at their old friend Alvo’s luxury villa … Continue reading
The Scotsman Sophie Herdman 28 May 2013 BLACK comedy thriller Mad Dogs is back for a third series, stranger and funnier than ever. Sophie Herdman hijacks its big-name stars – Simm, Glenister, Max Beesley and Marc Warren – as they discuss friendship, spray tans and the advantages of growing old Four of Britain’s finest actors … Continue reading
Radio Times Radio Times staff 28 Apr 2013 BBC1 Sunday night drama The Village will return for a second series in 2014. Starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, Peter Moffat’s epic story charts the life and turbulent times of one English village in Derbyshire across the whole of the 20th Century. The Village began on … Continue reading
Daily Mail | Mail Online Jon Wilde 6 April 2013 Cape Town’s poshest hotels, sunshine and wine-tasting – it sounds like a middle-aged man’s dream. But, insists the cast of Mad Dogs, it’s no holiday It’s breakfast time in sunny Cape Town. Lounging around on the roof terrace of the city’s most elegant boutique hotel … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends 30 Mar 2013 Nikki Bedi is joined by John Simm who is starring in new BBC drama The Village. (00:07:09) Listen to Radio Interview (click play button) below: Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 27 March 2013 Shaun is joined by actor John Simm talking about his new show, The Village (00:13:28). Listen to Radio Interview (click play button below): Continue reading
BBC Radio 2 Simon Mayo Drivetime 26 March 2013 Simon Mayo is joined by actor John Simm who is starring in new BBC drama The Village alongside Maxine Peake. (00:17:54) Listen to Radio Interview (click play button) below: Continue reading
BBC One Begins Sunday 31 March 2013 9:00-10:00pm THE VILLAGE with John Simm as John Middleton The Village is an epic drama series charting the life and turbulent times of one English village across the twentieth century. The Village is written by BAFTA winning writer Peter Moffat. The camera never leaves the village. Births, deaths, love … Continue reading
Front Row BBC Radio 4 Broadcast 21 March 2013 The Village is a new TV drama series with an epic ambition: to chart the life and times of one English village across the 20th century. Starring John Simm, Maxine Peake and Juliet Stevenson, the story centres on Bert Middleton, now 112 years old but only … Continue reading
John Simm Society Administrator 27 Oct 2012 A John Simm Society Exclusive! Photos of BBC drama “The Village” being filmed on location in areas of Hayfield and Chapel-en-le-Frith. Photos courtesy of Penny Evans and Amanda Titterton. Enthusiastic thanks to them both! The Village is an epic drama series for BBC One starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, charting … Continue reading
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