BBC Media Centre Media Pack 15 Jul 2014 The Village – introduction by Peter Moffat Triple BAFTA nominated BBC One hit from last year returns with a second series set in the Roaring Twenties. The BBC’s hugely ambitious plan to tell the story of the 20th century through the life of one Peak District village … Continue reading
Royal Television Society 14 Jul 2014 Red Productions are having a bumper year and their latest ITV offering, Prey, is set to add to their success. Based in Manchester the drama follows Marcus Farrow played by John Simm, on the run from the police as he tries to prove he didn’t murder his wife and … Continue reading
BBC Countryfile Magazine Roly Smith 4 July 2014 This feature originally appeared in BBC Countryfile Magazine in May 2013 Roly Smith visits the set of the gritty BBC One drama series The Village, filmed on the western edge of the Peak District. Watched over by the elegant, pinnacled tower of the Georgian church, villagers gather … Continue reading
BBC America June 21, 2014 Intruders premieres August 23 at 10/9c on BBC America. BBC America’s new original series Intruders, stars celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino. The series is about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others. Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, … Continue reading
Derbyshire Times 8 June 2014 Step Back in Time in Hayfield For weeks, the village of Hayfield has been transformed into a film set. The second series of the Bafta-nominated drama The Village is currently being filmed in the area, which has been transported back to the 1920s for the show. Shops, street scenes and … Continue reading
ITV’s Prey Spirit Entertainment Limited Release Date: 2 June 2014 Police Man, Family Man, Wanted Man. Prey is ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, led by BAFTA nominated actor John Simm. Prey follows the story of a man on the run, who is desperate to clear his name for the sake of his family. Detective Sergeant … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 Extra Inspector Resnick – Cutting Edge May 2014 Radio Drama: John Harvey’s thriller from 1996 stars Tom Georgeson, John Simm, Sean Baker, Kate Eaton and Paul Bazeley. A savage assault is only the first in a series of brutal assaults on hospital staff. As panic grips the city, it’s up to Detective … Continue reading
BBC London 94.9 Gaby Roslin 11 May 2014 Gaby Roslin talks to John Simm about Prey currently airing on ITV and his new paranormal drama, Intruders, that he’s currently filming for BBC America. Listen to radio interview (click play button) below (00:05:53): Continue reading
Pendle Today 2 May 2014 Pendle actor John Simm is again starring in a TV series. On Monday, “Prey” was launched on ITV and had almost six million people watching! Born in Leeds, John was brought up in Nelson and attended Edge End High School where he acted regularly before becoming a professional. He was taught … Continue reading
ITV Episode 2 5 May 2014 The widespread hunt for Farrow (John Simm) gains momentum when Reinhardt (Rosie Cavaliero) receives a tip off about his whereabouts. Farrow discovers some shocking truths about an old case and believes someone closer to home may know something about Abi and Max’s death. Prey continues Monday at 9pm on … Continue reading
The Custard TV Luke Knowles 22 Apr 2014 It's Here! My special podcast featuring #Prey writer Chris Lunt @dodgethedraft Listen here http://t.co/t5N24kNsNo #Prey Join the Hunt @ITV — Luke TheCustardTV (@LukeCustardtv) 22. April 2014 In this special podcast Luke Knowles chats to Chris about the origins of Prey, writing of television and the casting of … Continue reading
Daily Express 26 April 2014 It’s a race against time for Mad Dogs star John Simm in a gripping new ITV thriller What would you do if you accidentally stumbled across the scene of a murder only to find yourself accused of being the killer? That’s the nightmare scenario for John Simm in ITV’s new three-part … Continue reading
ITV 28 Mar 2014 Police Man, Family Man, Wanted Man. Coming this April is ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, Prey, led by BAFTA nominated actor John Simm. Created and written by television newcomer Chris Lunt and directed by BAFTA winner Nick Murphy (The Awakening, Occupation, Blood) Prey follows the story of a man on the … Continue reading
Derbyshire Times 6 April 2014 The High Peak is again set to take a starring role in the second series of BBC drama The Village, which is currently being filmed in the area. The critically acclaimed show charts the life and turbulent times of one English village through the 20th Century. Series two starts in … Continue reading
Burnley Express 17 Feb 2014 Burnley scriptwriter’s TV debut ITV’s spring schedule has been given an adrenalin-filled shot in the arm thanks to a Briercliffe scriptwriter. Three-part drama “Prey”, which was penned by television newcomer Chris Lunt and stars John Simm, will be hitting TV screens later this year. The show centres around family man … Continue reading
Thrilled 2b in @BBCAMERICA #TheIntruders such a great book, script, role(s)!TV – http://t.co/qLIvp8pPh4 http://t.co/8s1daGjrOP via @deadline — Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) 25. Januar 2014 Deadline | Hollywood | TV News Nellie Andreeva 24 January 2014 I’ve learned that Mira Sorvino is set as the female lead opposite John Simm in Intruders, BBC America‘s eight-episode original series. … Continue reading
Derby Telegraph 13 January 2014 The Village – set in Derbyshire – leaves horror of war behind and moves into the Roaring Twenties Filming for a second series of hit BBC drama The Village – set in the Derbyshire Peak District – will get under way in March, television bosses have confirmed. Starring Maxine Peake … Continue reading
BBC America Press Room January 11, 2014 Pasadena Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Stamm set to direct the eight-part thriller Acclaimed British actor John Simm will lead the cast of BBC America’s new original series Intruders produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel ‘The … Continue reading
Wales Online 11 Jan 2014 TV picks: The best drama to sink your teeth into in 2014 Our picks of the best drama programmes coming to the small screen this year PREY ON ITV He’s been a TV copper before in the award-winning Life on Mars, but now John Simm is back on the beat as … Continue reading
Saddleworth Independent Aimee Howarth November 2013 Lights, camera, action at Uppermill chemists A television star gave an Uppermill chemist and his staff a day to remember after filming scenes for his next big programme at the local store. John Simm, who is debuting as a leading man in ITV’s upcoming three-part drama ‘Prey’, spent a … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 Saturday Drama Goodbye Listen to BBC 4 Radio Play: Goodbye (01:12:00 – select play button below) Lizzie and Jen first met in childhood and have been best friends ever since, sharing everything; their hopes, fears and all the pivotal moments of their lives. Jen has been beside Lizzie to witness her marriage … Continue reading
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
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