John Simm and Zoe Tapper on The One Show
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John Simm and Zoe Tapper on The One Show

BBC One – The One ShowAlex Jones and Jermaine Jenas15 Mar 2023 John Simm and Zoe Tapper on The One Show Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas chat to the stars of Grace, John Simm and Zoe Tapper about the third series of their hit drama Grace. Topics include Series 3 of Grace and latest development … Continue reading

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

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

Interview: John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace
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Interview: John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace

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

ITVX announces cast for second season of Irvine Welsh’s, Crime
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ITVX announces cast for second season of Irvine Welsh’s, Crime

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

ITV Commissions New 3rd Series of Grace
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ITV Commissions New 3rd Series of Grace

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

Stars of ITV’s Grace: John Simm and Zoe Tapper on This Morning
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Stars of ITV’s Grace: John Simm and Zoe Tapper on This Morning

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

John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’
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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

Chris Evans and John Simm on The Breakfast Show
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Chris Evans and John Simm on The Breakfast Show

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

John Simm and Richie Campbell on The One Show
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John Simm and Richie Campbell on The One Show

The One ShowZoe Ball and Ronan Keating22 April 2022 Zoe Ball and Ronan Keating chat to John Simm and Richie Campbell about the second series of their hit drama Grace. Topics include speculation on Doctor Who, plus how author Peter James now writes Roy Grace with John in mind, and some Royal advice Richie received … Continue reading

Grace Series Two: Interview with John Simm
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Grace Series Two: Interview with John Simm

ITV Press CentreGrace15 Apr 2022 John Simm returns as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace How did you feel about the response to episode one?I was thrilled! It was exactly as we hoped and prayed it would be, and … Continue reading

John Simm films season two of ITV police drama Grace in Brighton
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John Simm films season two of ITV police drama Grace in Brighton

Daily MailOwen Tonks for Mailonline20 October 2021 John Simm was spotted on the set of police drama Grace in Brighton on Monday as he filmed new scenes for the show. The actor, 51, stars as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the ITV programme which first aired in March this year. The former Life On Mars star seemed in high spirits as … Continue reading

Britbox Original Irvine Welsh’s Crime streaming November 18th
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Britbox Original Irvine Welsh’s Crime streaming November 18th

ITVPress Centre19 Oct 2021 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 mind…”  … Continue reading

ITV detective drama, Grace, begins filming in Brighton
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ITV detective drama, Grace, begins filming in Brighton

ITVPress Centre17 September 2021 Left to right – Zoe Tapper, John Simm and Richie Campbell. Photo: ITV ITV detective drama, Grace, begins filming in Brighton starring John Simm, Richie Campbell and Rakie Ayola, written by acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis, based on the best selling novels from Peter James and co-produced by Second Act Productions, Tall … Continue reading

First look images revealed for Crime
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First look images revealed for Crime

ITVPress Centre29 Jul 2021 BritBox UK today unveiled a selection of initial images from Crime, the upcoming original thriller adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, which will wrap production in Edinburgh and Glasgow this month.  Set in Edinburgh and directed by James Strong (Liar, Broadchurch, and the forthcoming BBC drama Vigil) and David … Continue reading