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 …
Joey James Swift – Director of Photography 3 Nov 2020 Joey Short films & Music videos Short film starring John Simm as ‘Joey’. Written & Directed by Will Ash & Andy Knott. Currently on festival circuit. Full film available on request. JOEY is a dark love story set in a forgotten seaside town. It follows … Continue reading
A massive congrats to all the cast and crew of @peterjamesuk #Grace #DeadSimple for finishing the first film. Thanks to #johnalexander and @dalemccready for guiding us through a tough first block🙏🙏. @TallStoryPicsuk @itvstudios #brightonlife @JohnSimmSociety pic.twitter.com/IUFxX9Qlyh — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) October 17, 2020 Continue reading
Daily Mail Online 17 Sep 2020 Roxy Simmons He made his name as detective Sam Tyler in Life On Mars. And John Simm has returned to police dramas as he was seen on set of his new show Grace in Brighton on Wednesday. The actor, 50, looked sharp in a black suit jacket and trousers … Continue reading
The Argus 16 Sep 2020 Rose Lock EXCITED shopkeepers watched from their windows while a scene from a new television drama was filmed in their street. The camera crew was shooting scenes for the upcoming ITV drama series Grace – an adaptation of Peter James’s crime novels. The drama series has been written by acclaimed … Continue reading
First day’s filming on location and with a drone on Brighton Beach before sunrise on @peterjamesuk @itvstudios @TallStoryPicsuk @JohnSimmSociety #Grace #DeadSimple. Good luck to the team only 10 weeks to go! Hugely exciting @TallStoryPicsuk pic.twitter.com/tAsHScbCCk — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) September 14, 2020 Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 14 Sep 2020 Filming has commenced on brand new ITV crime drama, Grace, from acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis. Starring acclaimed actor John Simm as tenacious detective Roy Grace, Russell has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels which introduce the audience to Brighton based Detective Superintendent … Continue reading
The Daily TelegraphHelen Brown3 Sep 2020 John Simm as Arthur Fried in Britbox’s Cold Courage | Photo: Bernard Walsh As a teenager growing up in the small Lancashire town of Nelson, John Simm witnessed racist thuggery on a terrifying scale. “The level of fear and ignorance directed towards the local immigrants was just terrible. To … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 25 Aug 2020 BritBox UK exclusively premieres Cold Courage starring John Simm BritBox UK today announced that Cold Courage, the nail-biting international crime drama starring John Simm, will receive its UK premiere on BritBox where it will be available exclusively from 3rd September 2020. Cold Courage is distributed by Lionsgate. This eight … Continue reading
Peter James on Facebook Peter James 16 July 2020 Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek Peter James, an International best-selling crime & thriller author, NY Times bestseller & creator of the DS Roy Grace posted on his Facebook: “Just a little snapshot of the virtual launch party we had last week for FIND … Continue reading
Kelly’s Heroes Craig Kelly 4 July 2020 Craig Kelly and John Simm talk cartoon characters, The Lakes, Life on Mars, Rick Astley and also why they wore those leotards at 18 years of age. Listen Now: Craig Kelly and John talk cartoon characters, The Lakes, Life on Mars, Rick Astley and also why they wore … Continue reading
Worthing Herald Phil Hewitt 24 June 2020 Production has been delayed, but for Peter James, the consolation remains that at least he’s got his Grace. Absolutely the right Grace. Peter, author of the Brighton-based Roy Grace crime novels, is thrilled that John Simm – Macbeth in Chichester last year – is to play him in … Continue reading
Joe Simpson Art on Twitter 23 Feb 2020 *NEW PAINTING* Here’s the 9th portrait from my ACT series, with John Simm in his chosen role as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner, Oil on Canvas 135 x 60cm. John came to my studio today and we filmed the unveiling! pic.twitter.com/HRSNqHNByM — Joe Simpson (@JoeSimpsonArt) July 4, … Continue reading
Electrik Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM ONE DECK SPECIAL WITH JOHN SIMM // 29th January From roles in Life On Mars, 24 Hour Party People & of course playing The Master in Doctor Who to being the guitarist of rock band Magic Alex- John will be joined by Dean … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre 19 Dec 2019 ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis and co-produced by Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures and Vaudeville Productions Acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels for ITV from the Roy Grace … Continue reading
Big Finish 13 Dec 2019 Coming in January 2021, marking the 50th anniversary of the Master’s first appearance in Doctor Who, Masterful is a deluxe limited edition 8-disc audio adventure. Masterful is now available to pre-order as a limited edition 8-CD box set (priced at £44.99), or on download (at £39.99). In his Big Finish debut, … Continue reading
Whats on Stage – YouTube 24 Sep 2019 We sit down with the two stars of Chichester’s Macbeth – Dervla Kirwan and John Simm – to chat about starring in Paul Miller’s new revival at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Find out more: https://www.whatsonstage.com/chichester-theatre/news/macbeth-chichester-john-simm-full-casting_49645.html Continue reading
The Guardian Sam Wollaston 27 Sep 2019 John Simm: ‘I don’t feel anything when I film any more’ From his Life on Mars cop to Crime and Punishment’s Raskolnikov, Simm does a fine line in the troubled and conflicted. Next up? Macbeth John Simm doesn’t do any of that superstition nonsense. It’s not the Scottish … Continue reading
Virgin Radio UK Chris Evans Breakfast Show 4 Sep 2019 Listen below as Chris Evans chats with BAFTA-nominated acting royalty John Simm about making his debut at Chichester Festival Theatre in the title role of Macbeth, plus his upcoming role in the new prequel series to Game of Thrones. Play Radio Interview (00:17:16): Continue reading
Love Talkin’ Nicola Stephenson 23 May 2019 This weeks Box Set Go! features the awesome John Simm talking Taxi Driver, The Wizard Of Oz, Blade Runner and Back to the Future. Find it at love https://t.co/mNYt3tKi9w or look for lovetalkin wherever you get your podcasts. ❤️🌈… https://t.co/yA3OrU9qZG — nicola stephenson (@nicstep) May 23, 2019 Actress … Continue reading
Variety (EXCLUSIVE) Stewart Clarke 22 March 2019 John Simm plays a rabble-rousing populist politician in Cold Courage and Lionsgate has stepped up and taken international rights to the series. Based on the series of novels by Pekka Hiltunen, the drama is billed as the biggest yet out of Finland and will bow on the Viaplay streaming service in … Continue reading
Spotlight 22 March 2019 Spotlight, the home of casting and connecting talented performers with exciting roles since 1927, interviews John Simm on Being an Actor. “Be confident. Never stop learning. Always watch, always read” – Actor John Simm talks to Spotlight about how he got started, what drew him to acting, dealing with the highs … Continue reading
Thank Folk For That 21 Feb 2019 The Leisure Society have shared their video for new single God Has Taken A Vacation, featuring esteemed actor (and friend of the band), John Simm. Speaking on his involvement with the video, Simm said: “When I first heard ‘God Has Taken A Vacation’, I knew I had to … Continue reading
The Casting Directors’ Guild 12 February 2019 The UK’s top Casting Directors were honoured on Tuesday 12 February 2019, at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards presented in partnership with Spotlight. Held at Ham Yard Hotel, London and attended by leading casting directors, actors, producers and directors from across the entertainment industry. This new event was … Continue reading
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