U&Alibi Announces ‘I, Jack Wright’ Starring John Simm & Nikki Amuka-Bird to Premiere in April

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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 …

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Philip Glenister jokes he and John Simm can’t go ‘two weeks’ without working together

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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 …

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Ben Bartlett: New Soundtrack Album for Sky’s ‘Mad Dogs’ Released

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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:

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Grace, Starring John Simm, Officially Renewed for Season 6

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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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John Simm Gives Thanks: A Heartfelt Message on Instagram

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Story Time… John Simm Reads from Author Peter James’ Book, ‘They Thought I Was Dead’

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John Simm as Gray Wright | Photo: Des Willie

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BritBox takes UKTV drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ into US

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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 …

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John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”

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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 …

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Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

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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.

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DNA Journey with Ancestry: Highlights of John Simm and Philip Glenister Friendship

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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 …

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John Simm: “It spun my world, and everything I thought I knew, wasn’t real”

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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 …

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John Simm and Philip Glenister Celebrity Pairings – DNA Journey With Ancestry

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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 …

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Grace: Music From Series 1-4 (Original Television Soundtrack)

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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 …

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Inside Grace star John Simm’s home life with famous wife of 20 years

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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 …

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John Simm on This Morning Gives Details about Grace Season 4 and a Series 5 update

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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 …

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FIRST LOOK Images Released for Upcoming Chris Lang Drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ on Alibi

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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 …

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John Simm & Philip Glenister to Reunite in ITV’s Brand New Celebrity Duo Lineup for DNA Journey

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ITV Press Centre30 Apr 2024 DNA Journey returns to ITV1 and ITVX with six new celebrity pairings. The celebrity duos delving into their families’ histories this series are Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, Jo Brand and Julian Clary, Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris, Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes, Sarah Parish and Jimmy Nesbitt plus John Simm and Philip Glenister. Life on Mars Dynamic Duo: Philip Glenister and John Simm will reunite for DNA Journey series 5 | Photo: ITV In this …

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Chris Lang Posts: Filming Begins on New Show ‘I, Jack Wright’ with Nikki Amuka-Bird, John Simm & Gemma Jones

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XChris Lang21 Feb 2024 Nikki Amuka-Bird will star as Sally Wright, alongside John Simm as Gray Wright and Gemma Jones as Rose Wright | Photo: UKTV

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John Simm Leads Mystery Thriller Series ‘I, Jack Wright’ Written by Chris Lang for Federation Stories and UKTV

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UKTV14 Feb 2024 UKTV continues to invest in original drama for its specialist crime drama channel, Alibi, with the commission of six-part series I, Jack Wright (6×60′). The series is written by Chris Lang (Unforgotten, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe) and produced by Federation Stories. The series has been pre-sold to Scandinavian public broadcasters (YLE, DK, NRK, SRK). …

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What Happened to Lazarus? Life on Mars Creator Spills Beans on Cancelled Show

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Yahoo!NewsSteve O’Brien6 Feb 2024 John Simm and Philip Glenister in Life On Mars, which aired from 2006 to 2007 and inspired a sequel Ashes to Ashes, and the creators have revealed to Yahoo their plans for a final part: Lazarus.(Photo: BBC) Cast your mind to the night of 21 May 2010, to the final episode …

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John Simm Voices the Part of Anders, Hilda’s Dad, in Emmy and BAFTA Winning Netflix Children’s Animated Series ‘Hilda’

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Anthea Represents8 Dec 2023 John Simm has joined the Final Season cast to voice the part of Hilda’s dad AndersPhoto: Courtesy of Anthea Represents Netflix’s Emmy & BAFTA winning children’s animation ‘Hilda’ is back for its 3rd and final season, available to stream from today, Thursday 7th December. John Simm has joined the cast and voices …

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Watch an Exclusive Sneak Peek of Starstruck Season 3 with John Simm

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Harpers BazaarQuinci Legardye12 Aug 2023 Harper’s Bazaar has the first look at the beloved rom-com’s return, premiering September 28 Max’s refreshing rom-com Starstruck is returning to ask: what happens after the romance? The London-set series, created by New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo, arrived on the streamer in March 2021, at a time when most in-person romances were still on …

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John Simm and Sir Derek Jacobi at the Recording of Masterful

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The Coral Share New Track ‘Drifter’s Prayer’ with John Simm + John’s Instagram Reaction

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NMEElizabeth Aubrey18 June 2023 “It’s great to be able to see someone like that working, someone who is just that good at doing their job” The Coral (Photo: Simon Cardwell) The Coral have shared a new single this week that features actor John Simm – listen to it below. Recently, the band spoke to NME about how Peaky …

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20th Anniversary of Ian McCulloch’s Album ‘Slidling’ Featuring John Simm

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TwitterOfficial Ian McCulloch28 Apr 2023 John Simm & Ian McCulloch (Photo: Mark McNulty) “Today marks the anniversary of Ian McCulloch’s third album, Slidling, released in 2003. Featuring some fantastic artists like Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, John Simm, Peter Wilkinson, and Barrie “Barriemore” Barlow, and is produced by Cenzo Townshend. It’s interesting to note that the …

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John Simm: “In a different alternative universe, I definitely would have just been in a band”

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BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 6 MusicThe Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show17 Apr 2023 Craig Charles chats with the ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘Grace’ actor John Simm about the newest series of ‘Grace’, playing onstage with Echo & The Bunnymen, and his band Magic Alex. Play Interview Below (00:11:33):

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John Simm: ‘I met one of the Stone Roses and lost the ability to speak’

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The GuardianRosanna Greenstreet11 Mar 2023 The actor on his Beatles obsession, being a cage dancer, and watching himself age on screen Born in Leeds, John Simm 52, studied performing arts in Blackpool and then moved to London to attend the Drama Centre. After roles in television series such as Cracker and Sex Traffic, he was cast …

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Fatboy Slim Documentary ‘Right Here, Right Now’ feat. John Simm’s personal account on the day at Big Beach Boutique II

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TwitterFatboy Slim17 Feb 2023 Feature-length documentary Right Here, Right Now, a reference to Fatboy Slim’s song of the same title, was released on Sky on 4 February 2023. The documentary recounts the events of the concert and includes video interviews on the day of the event. Featured personal accounts include John Simm, who was there on …

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ACT Exhibition by Joe Simpson Features John Simm as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner

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Joe SimpsonExhibition: ACT59 Great Portland Street, London UK13th-28th August 2022 Artist Joe Simpson has asked his favourite British actors, ‘What role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?’. He then creates a narrative painting of them depicted as their choice on a large wide format canvas. Visit: Online Gallery of …

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Festival Curator John Simm: Roles of a Lifetime, Shakespeare & Shakin’ Stevens

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The Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny11 May 2022 You may know him best as an actor, but John Simm is also a fine musician, just ask Echo & The Bunnymen or New Order. John shares his early guitar-playing ambitions from gigging with his dad, to switching gears to acting in The Lakes, Doctor Who, Grace and …

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It’s A Man’s World: John Simm

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Mail Online Daphne Lockyear 15 November 2008 The actor on always wearing the same suit, bad hairdos, why his wife is his biggest style critic and admiring Johnny Depp People probably think I’m a tramp as I always wear the same suit. It’s Versace, though – I bought it for my wedding. It cost … Continue reading →

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Life on Mars picks up second International Emmy

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Britain wins 7 International Emmys International Herald Tribune The Associated Press 25 November 2008 NEW YORK: The time-traveling detective show “Life on Mars” picked up its second International Emmy for best drama series, leading a British sweep of seven of the 10 awards handed out Monday night at a ceremony that also honored “Law & … Continue reading →

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John Simm on The Devil’s Whore

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Times Online Amy Raphael 18 November 2008 After Life on Mars, John Simm is happy to be himself and to play the antihero in The Devil’s Whore, a new period drama After Life on Mars won an Emmy in 2006, John Simm decided to try “the LA thing”. He met the revered director-producer J.J. … Continue reading →

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I find some aspects of stardom quite strange, admits Doctor Who star John Simm

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Daily Record Tim Oglethorpe 12 Nov 2008 I find some aspects of stardom quite strange, admits Doctor Who star John Simm JOHN SIMM has been here, there and everywhere over the last couple of years and he is on the move again for his latest TV project, the hard-hitting historical drama The Devil’s Whore. After … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Whore – Reviews and Behind-the-Scenes

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England’s civil war in The Devil’s Whore The Sunday Times Stephen Armstrong 9 November 2008 The English civil war gets an overdue celebration in The Devil’s Whore, a thrilling new TV drama from Peter Flannery There are moments when The Devil’s Whore, coming soon on Channel 4, seems almost too rich and exotic to be … Continue reading →

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John Simm: show me the script

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Telegraph.co.uk 01/11/2008 By Chloe Fox John Simm’s latest television role is as a Civil War mercenary in The Devil’s Whore. When it comes to pursuing his own career, money is the last thing on his mind. There is something engagingly paradoxical about John Simm. An everyman with a rare talent, he has starred in arguably … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Simm for The Devil’s Whore

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Channel 4 The Devil’s Whore Cast Interviews: John Simm Interview Date Published: 16 Oct 2008 Edward Sexby is a fascinating character. Explain a bit about him. When you first meet him, he’s a soldier of fortune, a hired hand who kills people for money, working for whoever pays the most. As the story evolves, he … Continue reading →

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My Best Teacher – John Simm

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TES Magazine Daphne Lockyer 10 October 2008 An English and art teacher with a passion for drama helped this actor find his feet When I was growing up in Nelson, a working class mill town near Burnley, Lancashire, my future, like everyone else’s, seemed mapped out. It involved leaving school at 16, finding a menial job, … Continue reading →

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Life on Mars stars have movie car stolen

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http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk Donna Watson 13 Sep 2008 LIFE On Mars star John Simm has had his movie getaway car nicked. He drives a BMW 5 series in TU£SDAY, the new British bank job movie featuring him and TV co-star Philip Glenister. But producers of the the film, in which, Simm and Glenister play villains, were … Continue reading →

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Auction: The Original Leather Jacket worn by John Simm in Life on Mars

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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 →

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Sky 1 signs up John Simm in Skellig

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Guardian.co.uk Leigh Holmwood 2 September 2008 Sky1 has signed up Oscar nominees Tim Roth and Kelly MacDonald as well as Life on Mars star John Simm for its new feature-length drama Skellig. The 120-minute “modern fairytale”, which is based on David Almond’s Whitbread Children’s Award-winning novel, is the first project to commence production from Sky1’s … Continue reading →

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New Fast-paced Heist Film ‘Tuesday’ Sees Life On Mars Good Guys Turn Bad

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tuesdaythemovie.com “TU£SDAY” TO HIT UK CINEMAS 10TH OCTOBER 2008 Philip Glenister & Life on Mars co-star John Simm have reunited for a racy crime thriller set in 1980s London. Tuesday will open in UK cinemas from 10th October. But Tuesday sees the duo ditch their TV police personas and take on the characters of ruthless … Continue reading →

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Stars to refight England’s civil war in new TV drama

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The Observer Vanessa Thorpe 10 Aug 2008 A passionate revolutionary saga will sweep across British television screens this autumn. The lavish four-part drama, The Devil’s Whore, from the pen of Peter Flannery, creator of the hit serial Our Friends in the North, stars Dominic West, of The Wire, as Oliver Cromwell. Andrea Riseborough, fresh from … Continue reading →

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Crime and Punishment on DVD

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Crime And Punishment is now available on DVD at Amazon.co.uk or Play.com This acclaimed BBC adaptation of Crime and Punishment remains faithful to Fyodor Dostoevsky’s classic novel. Set in St Petersburg in the second half of the 19th century, the psychological thriller tells of a desperate young murderer caught in a web of his own guilt. Rodya Raskolnikov … Continue reading →

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Update from Director Sacha Bennett: Devilwood and Tuesday

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Sacha Bennett 17 July 2008 Thanks to John Simm Society friend, John Simm Fan, for sharing the following from Director Sacha Bennett: “Devilwood will be out on dvd to buy before Christmas – we’ve been intending to release it for some time, but various festivals kept cropping up! We’ll be posting it on amazon and … Continue reading →

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50 Ways to Leave Your TV Lover

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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 →

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The 50 Greatest TV Endings: Life On Mars at No. 1

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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 →

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Magic Alex: Dated & Sexist Available NOW on CD

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The band Magic Alex (with John Simm on lead guitar & backing vocals) has posted the following Bulletin from their MySpace site: —————– Bulletin Message —————– From: Magic Alex Date: 6 Jun 2008 3:57 PM Ladies & Gentlemen.. So many of you asked for it – that we did it, we pressed up a limited amount of Magic … Continue reading →

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Filming Begins on The Devil’s Whore

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http://www.channel4sales.com May 2008 Channel 4’s drama slate continues to expand in 2008 with an ambitious new four-part serial due to start filming this month. Created and written by Martine Brant and BAFTA winning playwright Peter Flannery, The Devil’s Whore tells the epic story of the English Civil War through the eyes of Angelica Fanshawe, a … Continue reading →

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Michael Winterbottom is in the process of making C4 film Seven Days.

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EDP24 02 May 2008 Film debut becomes a family affair They are siblings in real life, but four Norfolk children have also found a unique role as an on-screen family. They are acting in a new film featuring Life on Mars and Dr Who starJohn Simm and actress Shirley Henderson, of Trainspotting and Harry Potter fame. … Continue reading →

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Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix

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Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Bobby Martini 30 April 2008 Listen Now: Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Life On Mars was a superb time travel drama that ran for two series on BBC1. The theme tune, written by Edmund Butt, was clever in that it had a modern feel whilst … Continue reading →

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From the Baftas to Cromer: Seven Days Filming Update

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EDP24 Ed Foss 22 April 2008 It was kept low key, but Life on Mars and Dr Who star John Simm, fresh from a stint the previous evening at the Baftas, was among three famous names from the world of film and television in Cromer yesterday. Internationally-famous director Michael Winterbottom, the man behind crime series Cracker and films such as … Continue reading →

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Life On Mars: Series 2 DVD Review

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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 →