Guardian MusicRich Pelley4 Jan 2026 The actor first realised what music was when he heard Yellow Submarine and knows a lot of Paul Simon lyrics, but what would he put on at a party? John Simm … ‘All music makes me emotional’ The first song I fell in love withMy earliest memory is walking into …
Kermode on FilmInstagram | X | Spotify28 Nov 2025 Welcome to this episode of Kermode on Film, in which Mark talks with three exceptional actors who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025. First, Mark is joined by Tamsin Greig to discuss her role in Riot Women, the fantastic new BBC series …
Theatre Royal Bath – Ustinov StudioBlackbird18 Nov 2025 John Simm will star in a brand-new production of David Harrower’s infamous and provocative play Blackbird, at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 4 February – 6 March 2027. Book Tickets Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship. He was 41 years old. She was …
InstagramPicture House | London Events4 Oct 2025 The new 4K restoration of ‘90s Brit classic Boston Kickout [included] a special 30th Anniversary Screening at Picturehouse Central on 20 October @ 8:00 – 10:30 PM followed by a Q&A with the director and cast. It’s time to kick out the jams as seminal ‘90s British classic Boston …
XScreenbound Pictures4 Oct 2025 The award-winning British film Boston Kickout returns in a new 4K restoration 30-year anniversary edition. The 90’s classic originally premiered in October 1995, followed by a worldwide release in 1996 with a soundtrack featuring The Stones Roses, Primal Scream and Oasis. Boston Kickout – the award-winning autobiographical feature from renowned director …
XJohn Simm Society | BFI13 Jun 2025 Looking for an escape from boring 9 to 5 jobs, bad relationships and dysfunctional families, five Cardiff friends plan a night out to remember, where all that exists is clubs, drugs, pubs and parties. Journey with them through the highs and lows of the weekend, substance-induced and otherwise, …
Instagramuandalibi13 May 2025 Where there’s a will, there’s a war. I, Jack Wright starts 23rd April on U&Alibi. From Chris Lang, the creator of Unforgotten, with an all-star cast including Nikki-Amuka Bird, John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, Zoë Tapper, Gemma Jones, Trevor Eve, James Fleet, Percelle Ascott, Harry Lloyd and Liz Kingsman. Curated preview …
XITV Studios9 May 2025 L to R: Richie Campbell, John Simm and Laura Elphinestoneare back on set and ready to dive into a brand-new case
BBC Radio 2Vernon Kay21 Apr 2025 Original Broadcast: 20 Apr 2025 Vernon Kay joins the prolific actor, director, and musician John Simm. Be prepared for some brilliant stories throughout his Tracks Of My Years. Play Full Interview below – Audio Only (00:56:48): John is best known for playing Sam Tyler in “Life on Mars”, “The Master” in …
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The One ShowAlex Jones and Angellica Bell03 April 2025 John Simm and Richie Campbell join Alex Jones and Angellica Bell on the sofa to talk about Series 5 of their hit drama Grace.
YouTubeITV Studios26 March 2025 Watch Grace Series 5 Official Trailer!The team’s back. The stakes are higher. Grace starring John Simm and Richie Campbell returns 6 April on ITV1 and ITVX. Co-produced by Tall Story Pictures, part of ITV Studios and Vaudeville ProductionsStream Series 1-4 now on ITVX
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 …
Yahoo UK EntertainmentRoxy Simons24 Feb 2025 The Life on Mars actor speaks to Yahoo UK about his longstanding friendship with John Simm, and why they love to work together so often. John Simm and Philip Glenister pictured in November 2024, the pair have known each other for more than two decades and often want to …
Film Music Reporter24 Feb 2025 Ben Bartlett is a BAFTA winning, Ivor Novello & Emmy nominated composer. His distinctive music can be heard on many award-winning TV drama and Film productions. Mad Dogs (Original Soundtrack) is available on major digital music services to stream/download Listen now below to Preview the entire Track List:
Radio TimesMorgan Cormack20 Feb 2025 Grace is returning to our screens for more. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is returning to our screens for season 6, it has now been confirmed by ITV. The series renewal of Grace comes ahead of season 5’s release, and also confirms that John Simm will be back in the leading role alongside Richie Campbell’s …
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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 …
The TimesDominic Maxwell15 Nov 2024 The actor uncovered the truth about his paternity while filming an ITV ancestry programme with his Life on Mars co-star Philip Glenister “It’s been a mad year,” says John Simm, and for once this is more than actorspeak for being a bit busy. Granted, he has been busy. He has to screw …
YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre15 October 2024 Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge, Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025.
XPGlenisterFan & geniebolls14 Oct 2024 John Simm and Philip Glenister forged their close friendship on set of the iconic drama, Life On Mars. Seventeen years later, the best mates teamed up for an altogether different kind of adventure – their DNA journey – to delve into their family histories. Enjoy their Bromance Highlights below from …
Radio TimesKatelyn Mensah30 Sep 2024 John Simm makes astonishing discovery about biological father in ITV’s DNA Journey As DNA Journey with Ancestry makes a return to ITV this week, six new celebrity pairings set off to find out where they came from and unearth secrets from their past. Episode 1 features Life on Mars favourites …
ITV Press CentreDNA Journey With Ancestry26 Sep 2024 Critically acclaimed actors, John Simm and Philip Glenister forged their close friendship on set of the iconic drama, Life On Mars. Seventeen years later, the best mates have teamed up for an altogether different kind of adventure – their DNA journey – to delve into their family …
XMatthew Slater on X21 Sep 2024 Matthew Slater is a highly experienced composer and conductor with many flagship, long running series credits including Endeavour, Grace and Tom Jones for ITV. Grace: Music From Series 1-4 Original Television Soundtrack is available on major digital music services to stream/download | Photo: Silva Screen Records, ITV Studios, Tall Story …
Yahoo LifeMegan Bull10 Sep 2024 John Simm has established an illustrious career with roles in Life On Mars,Doctor Who and Grace Celebrated for his work on TV, the 54-year-old shares his love of acting with his wife of almost 20 years, Kate Magowan, who has appeared in Silent Witness, EastEnders and Spotless. Keep reading for all the details… John Simm and Kate Magowan …
ITV, ITV1 – This MorningBen Shephard and Cat Deeley 4 Sep 2024 Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley chat to John Simm as ITV’s hit crime drama returned to screens this week, with four more grisly and mystifying murders awaiting DS Roy Grace and his team. But aside from solving crime, we were left gripped when …
UKTV27 August 2024 UKTV today releases a selection of first look images for the upcoming U&Original series, I, Jack Wright (6×60’) on specialist crime drama channel, Alibi. The brand-new series is written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe), produced by Federation Stories and will premiere on Alibi in early 2025. I, Jack …
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
ITV 23 Aug 2013 Prey is the story of a man on the run, desperate to clear his name for the sake of his family. John Simm will play Detective Constable Marcus Farrow, a well-liked copper, with a wife and two kids. Although he and his wife Abi are going through a rough patch, they’re … Continue reading
A big thank you for all the very kind birthday wishes last week, much appreciated, and to all who have been to see The Hothouse' thank you! — John Simm (@john_simm) July 16, 2013 ….and for those who enquired, The Hat-throw was take 3. #maddogs — John Simm (@john_simm) July 16, 2013 Continue reading
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
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
Prostate Cancer UK One gang, one plan, one big problem. A man dies every hour and they all have to face up to it. Joe wants out but the Don won’t take no for an answer. Carl lays a plan to use Alison as the bait. Will it work, or will Joe walk away? Father’s … Continue reading
The Kaos Organisation Art & Soul Event 12 July 2013 6:30-11:30 pm On Friday 12th July 2013, The Kaos Organisation will host a fundraising event of celebrity art and auction fun. The event is to raise money for The Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children. Guests at the event will be welcomed with … 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
The Observer Olly Richards 25 May 2013 I’m good at being on my own. As a kid I was always in my room alone, so I have a high threshold for it. If I’m bored, I’ll read. Hanging around doesn’t go well with me. The 90s are hazy. I was a party boy in my 20s … Continue reading
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
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 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
Official Manchester United Website M Froggatt, A Bostock May 2013 The Mad Dogs star sits down to reveal his Red credentials, recall bygone eras and cast his vote for United’s Player of the Year award… When did you start following United? “From as far back as I can remember – I can’t put a date on … 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
BAFTA 2 Apr 2013 The nominations have been announced for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. Michael Winterbottom’s Everyday, starring John Simm and Shirley Henderson and filmed over a period of five years, has been nominated for the Single Drama BAFTA. The next BAFTA Television Awards will take place on Sunday 12 May 2013 at … Continue reading
The Hollywood News 9 Apr 2013 Jazmine Sky Bradley The Hothouse is part of an exciting season of work for Trafalgar Transformed, a joint initiative between director Jamie Lloyd (Donmar’s Passion, Broadway’s Cyrano de Bergerac, the National Theatre’s She Stoops to Conquer, Royal Court’s The Pride) and Howard Pinter. It comes hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed and sold … 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
Soda Pictures Release Date: 25 March 2013 Available at Amazon.co.uk or Play.com This potent film from Michael Winterbottom (The Trip, 24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story) is a story of survival and love, a celebration of the small pleasures of everyday life. The father Ian (John Simm – Life On Mars, Doctor Who) is … Continue reading
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