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 … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre9 Mar 2023 John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a third series of ITV crime drama Grace. John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (Photo: ITV) SERIES 3 OVERVIEW As East Sussex police bid farewell to ACC Alison Vosper, the announcement of her … Continue reading
ShowmastersCollectormania Film & Comic Con – Birmingham2 Mar 2023 Showmasters is back with Film & Comic Con Birmingham at The NEC. Taking place on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2023. Including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV, Film & Sports memorabilia. Standard Autograph £30Standard Photoshoot £30Diamond Pass £70 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith4 Jan 2023 Grace Series 3 begins Post-Production at AIR Studios Continue reading
ITV Press Centre18 Oct 2022 BritBox UK has today released the trailer for the highly anticipated first TV series from Irvine Welsh, Crime. The six-part series will be available as a box set exclusively to stream on BritBox from Thursday 18th November. “They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, not in my … Continue reading
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ITV Press Centre10 Oct 2022 Irvine Welsh’s ‘Crime’, the eagerly anticipated crime thriller, is set to air on ITVX starring international Emmy nominated, Dougray Scott, Ken Stott, Joanna Vanderham and John Simm. ITVX today reveals the cast for the second series of Irvine Welsh’s Crime, the psychological, procedural thriller adapted for the screen by Irvine … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
Chichester Festival TheatreVisionary StagesSunday 3 Jul through Saturday 31 Dec 2022 For Event Details and Booking: Visionary Stages is streaming through 31 December 2022. This event is part of Digital Stages. Take a look at the trailer to find out some of the special guests like Sir Derek Jacobi, John Simm and more! Join Chichester Festival Theatre … Continue reading
ITV Press Centre20 May 2022 John Simm to return as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace John Simm will reprise his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a new series of ITV crime drama Grace. Grace is an adaptation of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels, with over 21 million Grace novels having … Continue reading
This MorningPhillip and Holly20 May 2022 ITV’s seaside noir crime drama Grace has returned for series two, with John Simm back at the helm as troubled detective Roy Grace. John joins Phillip and Holly in the studio, alongside his co-star Zoe Tapper to tell audiences what they can expect from the season finale. Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The TimesGeorgina Roberts11 May 2022 John Simm | Photo Credit: MATT HOLYOAK/CAMERA PRESS Actor John Simm, 51, was born in Leeds and started out playing in a band with his musician father. He is best known for starring in Life on Mars, Doctor Who and Mad Dogs. He is now playing DS Roy Grace in ITV’s Grace. He lives in … Continue reading
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb9 May 2022 The seven ages of Simm: actor John Simm on The Lakes, Life On Mars, Doctor Who, Macbeth, Grace… and the Game of Thrones prequel that got away John Simm in Macbeth, The Lakes, Grace, Life on Mars and Doctor Who.Photo illustration: The Big Issue (Images: Alamy / ITV) John … Continue reading
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb7 May 2022 Fifteen years on from Life On Mars, John Simm tells The Big Issue about planned sequel Lazarus, which would reunite him with Philip Glenister. Life On MarsPhoto: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo John Simm describes Life on Mars as being a “game changer” in his career. The BBC … Continue reading
Times RadioHugo Rifkind1 May 2022 Hugo Rifkind chats with John Simm about the new series of ‘Grace’.Listen to Interview (00:14:00): Hugo Rifkind is a columnist and leader writer for The Times and also hosts Times Radio every Saturday, 10am -1pm. He was named columnist of the year at the Editorial Intelligence Comment Awards 2011. Continue reading
Virgin RadioThe Chris Evans Breakfast Show30 April 2022 John Simm joins The Chris Evans Breakfast Show to talk about his highly anticipated second series of Grace. Play Full Interview – Audio Only (00:15:04): Simm plays the part of Roy Grace, a detective who uses unusual methods to solve his cases that usually ruffle the feathers of … Continue reading
Radio XThe Chris Moyles Show27 April 2022 Chris Moyles chats with John Simm about the return of his show Grace, Life on Mars and how he is NOT from Leeds, even though he’s from Leeds. Watch Interview Excerpt (00:03:22): Play Full Interview – Audio Only (00:17:14): Continue reading
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