BBC – Media Centre 13 Sep 2012 The Village is an epic drama series for BBC One starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, charting the life and turbulent times of one English village across the whole of the 20th century. The Village is written by Bafta-winning writer Peter Moffat. The camera never leaves the village. … Continue reading
Graham Norton BBC Radio 2 Broadcast 14 Jan 2012 There was a trio of great British actors joining Mr Norton this week. …Philip Glenister and John Simm popped in to talk about Sky1’s ‘Mad Dogs’ and the struggles of filming in stunning, hot locations. The life of an actor, who’d want it? BBC Radio 2 … Continue reading
Mail Online Emma Cox 13 Jan 2012 Five middle-aged ex-classmates gather at a villa in Majorca for a school reunion… but within hours it’s turned into a living nightmare as one of them is murdered and the others find themselves tangling with heavy-duty criminals and corrupt coppers while loaded down with laundered money. That was … Continue reading
Sky1 HD 10 Jan 2012 Mad Dogs starts Thursday 19th January at 9PM on Sky 1 From The Lakes to State of Play, The Devil’s Whore to Doctor Who, Sex Traffic to Exile, John Simm’s CV reads like a checklist of some of Britain’s best dramas of the last two decades. In 2009, he appeared … Continue reading
Sky1 HD The Gang is Back Mad Dog fans – the wait is finally over. Mad Dogs 2 has been confirmed for early 2012 and Max Beesley, Philip Glenister, John Simm and Marc Warren will all reprise their roles. Leftbank Pictures are once more behind the second series, filming this summer in Majorca and Ibiza, … Continue reading
Stars join forces to celebrate the life of Ava Clarke Silent Auction Mandarin Oriental Hotel London 11th September 2008 For the benefit of of the Ava Clarke Foundation and the Evelina Children’s Hospital. “…There will be a hosted live auction with a variety of unique prizes: the one and only red Alfa Romeo Brera S car … Continue reading
Sky One 15 Jun 2008 50 Ways to Leave Your TV Lover Hosted by daytime TV queen Fern Britton, this cheeky countdown recalls the most stinging small screen splits. Fun fueled fare, this one-off special doesn’t deserve to be dumped. No. 29 Sam & Maya w/John Simm: No. 1 Rose & The Doctor: (includes brief … Continue reading
Sky One 8 Jun 2008 The 50 Greatest TV Endings The legendary Cilla Black returns to the screen as she presents a compelling celebratory countdown of television’s most memorable swansongs. Here, the announcement of No. 1 including clips and interview with John Simm. Continue reading
The Sydney Morning Herald – Entertainment 31 Mar 2008 Jaqui Taffel This time-shifting British cop series maintains a dark edge that keeps farce at bay. Genre TV Series, Drama Run Time 462 minutes Rated M Country United Kingdom Year 2007 Director S.J. Clarkson, Richard Clark, Andrew Gunn. Actors John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Noreen Kershaw, Kevin McNally. … Continue reading
Manchester Evening News Ian Wylie 13 Dec 2007 IF you are a fan of Sam, Gene and co, there is only one book you need for Christmas. Life On Mars: The Official Companion Volume Two. It’s as essential as a bacon bap while reversing a Cortina at speed. Published earlier this month, the arresting companion … Continue reading
CBBC Newsround 18 Apr 2007 A top actor called John Simm has spoken for the first time about playing a baddie in the new series of Doctor Who. The show will be back on our screens on BBC One on 31 March, and John will play a mysterious man called Mr Saxon. “I play a … Continue reading
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Nominations for this year’s British Academy Television Awards sponsored by Pioneer include: ACTOR JOHN SIMM – Life On Mars (BBC1) DRAMA SERIES LIFE ON MARS – Production Team (BBC1/Kudos Film & Television) PIONEER AUDIENCE AWARD LIFE ON MARS Winners will be announced at the ceremony at the London … Continue reading
The Independent Liz Hoggard 11 Feb 2007 Travelling back through the years for hit show ‘Life on Mars’ has given the actor more fame than he knows how to cope with. But now he reveals to Liz Hoggard a new role that will mean seeing a Doctor “If it had been a hazy, nostalgic 1970s … Continue reading
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