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
Tag Archives: Doctor Who
John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’
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
Interview: John Simm Once Contemplated Faking a Heart Attack and Tells About his Latest ‘Repellent’ Character in Cold Courage
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
John Simm joins Big Finish for Doctor Who: Masterful
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
Meet John Simm: London Comic Con – Sat 2nd March 2019
Showmasters Presents London Comic Con Spring National Hall Olympia London 2-3 March 2019 We are delighted to announce that JOHN SIMM will be at #LCCSpring on Sat 2nd March 2019! John Simm is well known for his performances in #DoctorWho , #LifeonMars, #Strangers, @ITV‘s #Collateral and @BBC‘s #Trauma. Tickets are available to book now: https://t.co/SPvElzg7vk … Continue reading
Interview: John Simm discusses his most prominent performances, from ‘Doctor Who’ to Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’
The Independent James Rampton 9 September 2018 Nothing stops for filming in Hong Kong. As we slalom our way through the crowds of people crammed into the exceptionally busy fish market at Lau Fau Shan, it’s a struggle to keep up with the cameras capturing a scene for the new ITV thriller Strangers. In it, John … Continue reading
Radio Interview: John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision Miranda Sawyer 29 April 2018 John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work. From Human Traffic to Life On Mars to Doctor Who, John Simm is one of the UK’s finest actors. Play radio interview (00:55:55): Music Played The Stone … Continue reading
Edith Bowman welcomes John Simm to Soundtracking
Soundtracking with Edith Bowman Edith Bowman 20 Apr 2018 In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The … Continue reading
Doctor Who Exclusives: John Simm on his Return as The Master; Missy and The Master Dance Together
Doctor Who YouTube Channel Jun/Jul 2017 John Simm Returns As The Master – Doctor Who: Series 10 John Simm reveals what drew him back to play the Master once more. Missy And The Master Dance Together – Doctor Who: Series 10 Michelle Gomez and John Simm talk about who led the dance and who had … Continue reading
Doctor Who stars John Simm and Billie Piper cast in new BBC thriller Collateral
Radio Times Ben Dowell 7 Apr 2017 Four-part drama from David Hare sees Simm play a politician and Piper his troubled ex-girlfriend John Simm and Billie Piper have been cast as former lovers in a new BBC 2 thriller written by David Hare. The pair, whose characters of The Master and the Doctor’s companion Rose … Continue reading
John Simm to return as The Master in Doctor Who
BBC Media Centre 6 Apr 2017 GK John Simm will return as The Master to battle The Doctor (Peter Capaldi), new companion Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) in the forthcoming series of Doctor Who. John Simm says: “I can confirm that it’s true, thanks to the power of time travel I’m back. … Continue reading
Radio Interview: John Simm in Conversation with Gary Crowley on My London
BBC Radio London My London 11 Feb 2017 Morning all… We had an enjoyable hour in the company of actor John Simm who’s our next guest on My London… John chose 6 tracks that ignited memories of the capital for him and took us on a journey involving moving down to London in the late … Continue reading
New Signer John Simm for 2016 Topps Doctor Who Timeless cards
Topps June 2016 Doctor Who Timeless Trading Cards in Stores Now with the Most Comprehensive List of Autograph Signers Ever! Under license from BBC Worldwide North America, The Topps Company is thrilled to announce new Doctor Who Timeless trading cards are in stores now! With over 150 cards, the set features autographs from 78 iconic characters, with 47 first-timers. Among the … Continue reading
2012 London Film & Comic Con Guest: John Simm
London Film & Comic Con 2012 Organised by Showmasters We are pleased to announce our latest guest for London Film & Comic Con: JOHN SIMM: The Master in Doctor Who, Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, Baxter in Mad Dogs. John has also been in Human Traffic, 24 hour party people and many more! #LFCC … Continue reading
Charity Postcard Auction: John Simm: Doctor Who
Charity Postcard Auction Event 23 July – 31 July Mike Rophone ‘whr Mascot’ & Katy McAleese Charity Postcard Auction: John Simm: Dr. Who This is a one off item for sale. John has appeared in Mad Dogs; Exile; Moving On; The Master in Doctor Who, The Devil’s Whore, Life on Mars; State of Play; Miranda; … Continue reading
John Simm: ‘I wish I’d done another series of Life on Mars’
Manchester Evening News Ian Wylie 21 Apr 2011 John Simm does his best to cope with the fame game. But he isn’t happy when it gets too intrusive. The Lancashire-raised actor admits: “I find it excruciating. It’s horrible to get a cameraphone shoved in your face every time you walk out the door. Not nice. … Continue reading
‘Doctor Who’ exec: ‘John Simm could return’
Digital Spy By Morgan Jeffery 15 April 2011 Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has suggested that John Simm could reprise his role as The Master. The Life On Mars star appeared as The Doctor’s arch-nemesis in five episodes between 2007 and 2010. At a recent Doctor Who screening in New York, Moffat suggested that Simm could reappear in a future episode. “After [his … Continue reading
Doctor Who End Of Time Action Figure: The Master
Recreate scenes from ‘The End of Time Part One & Two’ with … realistic and highly detailed action figures! One of four 5″ figures, this one depicts The Master, played by John Simm, back in dark and dusty clothes! Pre-Order now! Available at Forbidden Planet Continue reading
DVD Release – ‘Doctor Who: The End of Time – Parts One & Two’
Get ‘Doctor Who: The End of Time – Parts One & Two’ available to order NOW on DVD! [Click image below to super-size] Continue reading
The Big Questions, With John Simm
BBC – Doctor Who – The Official Site Adventure Calendar – Day Twenty Eight! 28 Dec 2009 One [of] the many fantastic things about the Tenth Doctor’s final adventure is the return of the Master! Since Utopia he has been played by John Simm, and we caught up him whilst he was shooting The End … Continue reading
John Simm interview: who’s the baddie?
Telegraph.co.uk By John Preston 24 Dec 2009 John Simm, an actor so affable he lives in fear of offending every fan he meets, is tight-lipped on whether he actually bumps off David Tennant’s Doctor Who this Christmas. But he certainly had fun trying In the night before we meet, John Simm had caught the Tube … Continue reading
The Writer’s Tale: The Final Chapter
The Writer’s Tale: The Final Chapter http://www.kasterborous.com Mick Karma November 17, 2009 Following reports of a major new edition of Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale by Russell T Davies and Benjamin Cook, BBC Books have announced publication of The Writer’s Tale: The Final Chapter. Set to be released on 14th January 2010 as a £16.99 … Continue reading
Craziest Dr Who villain ever says his final showdown with David Tennant will scare us all witless
Master of the Loonie-verse: Craziest Dr Who villain ever says his final showdown with David Tennant will scare us all witless DailyMail.co.uk Patrick Marmion 12 November 2009 John Simm has just acquired an iPhone, but with it comes a quandary: should he protect it with a leather case, or would that constitute a style error? … Continue reading