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Scriptwriter Chris Lunt on writing and ITV’s Prey starring John Simm
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Scriptwriter Chris Lunt on writing and ITV’s Prey starring John Simm

Burnley Express 17 Feb 2014 Burnley scriptwriter’s TV debut ITV’s spring schedule has been given an adrenalin-filled shot in the arm thanks to a Briercliffe scriptwriter. Three-part drama “Prey”, which was penned by television newcomer Chris Lunt and stars John Simm, will be hitting TV screens later this year. The show centres around family man … Continue reading

Mira Sorvino is set as the female lead opposite John Simm in ‘Intruders’
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Mira Sorvino is set as the female lead opposite John Simm in ‘Intruders’

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

John Simm Announced as Lead in BBC America’s Original Series Intruders
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John Simm Announced as Lead in BBC America’s Original Series Intruders

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

John Simm’s new drama ‘Prey’, filmed at Strachan’s Chemist and other Saddleworth locations
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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

ITV’s Prey: John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson
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ITV’s Prey: John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson

ITV Press Casting Announcement 10 Oct 2013 Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson join John Simm as filming begins for ITV’s three-part drama Prey from Red Production Company. As filming begins on location in Manchester for ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, Prey, John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero (Pat and Cabbage, Hunderby, A Young … Continue reading

On my radar: John Simm’s cultural highlights
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On my radar: John Simm’s cultural highlights

The Guardian | The Observer Ben Marshall 13 Jul 2013 The actor on listening to Lloyd Cole, watching Man of Steel and reading Stoner by John Williams John Simm is a British actor best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and the Master in Doctor Who. He began performing as a teenager, … Continue reading

Interview: Action-packed series Mad Dogs is back for a third season
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Interview: Action-packed series Mad Dogs is back for a third season

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

John Simm & Philip Glenister on Mad Dogs’ return
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John Simm & Philip Glenister on Mad Dogs’ return

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

BBC Radio 3 Night Waves: The Hothouse starring John Simm and Simon Russell Beale
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BBC Radio 3 Night Waves: The Hothouse starring John Simm and Simon Russell Beale

BBC Radio 3 Anne McElvoy Broadcast 9 May 2013 In Night Waves this evening, presenter Anne McElvoy applies herself to a masterpiece of British theatre, talking to Simon Russell Beale and John Simm about Pinter’s early tragicomedy, The Hothouse. (00:16:19) Listen to interview and an impromptu example scene by John Simm and Simon Russell Beale … Continue reading

Interview: The Hothouse Premiere with John Simm & Jamie Lloyd
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Interview: The Hothouse Premiere with John Simm & Jamie Lloyd

Red Carpet News TV Russell Nelson 9 May 2013 John Simm & Director Jamie Lloyd Interview – The Hothouse Opening Night: The Hothouse runs at Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, from Saturday 4th May until Saturday 3rd August. Tickets can be purchased online or direct from Trafalgar Studios box office. You can follow The Hothouse on Twitter. Continue reading

BBC Radio 4 Front Row: Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse with John Simm
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BBC Radio 4 Front Row: Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse with John Simm

BBC Radio 4 John Wilson 10 May 2013 Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse is in a rare revival on the London stage, starring John Simm and Simon Russell Beale. Writer Iain Sinclair delivers his verdict on the play about a bureaucratic mental institution run by a sadist. (00:06:05) Listen to scene clip with John Simm as … Continue reading