U&Alibi Announces ‘I, Jack Wright’ Starring John Simm & Nikki Amuka-Bird to Premiere in April
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U&Alibi Announces ‘I, Jack Wright’ Starring John Simm & Nikki Amuka-Bird to Premiere in April

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 … Continue reading

Philip Glenister jokes he and John Simm can’t go ‘two weeks’ without working together
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Philip Glenister jokes he and John Simm can’t go ‘two weeks’ without working together

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 … Continue reading

Ben Bartlett: New Soundtrack Album for Sky’s ‘Mad Dogs’ Released
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Ben Bartlett: New Soundtrack Album for Sky’s ‘Mad Dogs’ Released

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: Continue reading

Grace, Starring John Simm, Officially Renewed for Season 6
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Grace, Starring John Simm, Officially Renewed for Season 6

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 … Continue reading

BritBox takes UKTV drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ into US
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BritBox takes UKTV drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ into US

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 … Continue reading

John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”
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John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”

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 … Continue reading

Inside the Rehearsal Room of A Christmas Carol with John Simm as Scrooge
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Inside the Rehearsal Room of A Christmas Carol with John Simm as Scrooge

YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre4 November 2024 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) and starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Continue reading

Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic
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Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

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. Continue reading

DNA Journey with Ancestry: Highlights of John Simm and Philip Glenister Friendship
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DNA Journey with Ancestry: Highlights of John Simm and Philip Glenister Friendship

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 … Continue reading

Old Vic Theatre: First Look Behind the Scenes Photoshoot of John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge
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Old Vic Theatre: First Look Behind the Scenes Photoshoot of John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge

YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre5 October 2024 Come behind the scenes for a first look at John Simm (Grace, Life on Mars) as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas in Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Continue reading

John Simm: “It spun my world, and everything I thought I knew, wasn’t real”
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John Simm: “It spun my world, and everything I thought I knew, wasn’t real”

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 … Continue reading

Take a First Peek as Simm goes Scrooge
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Take a First Peek as Simm goes Scrooge

What’s On StageAlex Wood1 Oct 2024 Full cast announced for A Christmas Carol with John Simm at the Old Vic John Simm as Scrooge | Photo: © Hugo Glendinning The full cast joining John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge has been revealed for the 2024 production of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. Adapted by Jack Thorne … Continue reading

John Simm and Philip Glenister Celebrity Pairings – DNA Journey With Ancestry
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John Simm and Philip Glenister Celebrity Pairings – DNA Journey With Ancestry

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 … Continue reading

Grace: Music From Series 1-4 (Original Television Soundtrack)
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Grace: Music From Series 1-4 (Original Television Soundtrack)

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 … Continue reading

Inside Grace star John Simm’s home life with famous wife of 20 years
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Inside Grace star John Simm’s home life with famous wife of 20 years

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 … Continue reading

John Simm on This Morning Gives Details about Grace Season 4 and a Series 5 update
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John Simm on This Morning Gives Details about Grace Season 4 and a Series 5 update

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 … Continue reading

FIRST LOOK Images Released for Upcoming Chris Lang Drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ on Alibi
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FIRST LOOK Images Released for Upcoming Chris Lang Drama ‘I, Jack Wright’ on Alibi

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 … Continue reading

Book Now: A Christmas Carol 2024 at The Old Vic Theatre with John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge
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Book Now: A Christmas Carol 2024 at The Old Vic Theatre with John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge

The Old Vic TheatreA Christmas Carol26 Jul 2024 John Simm will play Ebenezer Scrooge on stage in A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic Theatre from 9 Nov 2024 through 4 Jan 2025. Book Tickets John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge | Photo: Hugo Glendinning Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns … Continue reading

John Simm & Philip Glenister to Reunite in ITV’s Brand New Celebrity Duo Lineup for DNA Journey
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John Simm & Philip Glenister to Reunite in ITV’s Brand New Celebrity Duo Lineup for DNA Journey

ITV Press Centre30 Apr 2024 DNA Journey returns to ITV1 and ITVX with six new celebrity pairings. The celebrity duos delving into their families’ histories this series are Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, Jo Brand and Julian Clary, Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris, Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes, Sarah Parish and Jimmy Nesbitt plus John Simm and Philip Glenister. Life on Mars Dynamic Duo: Philip Glenister and John Simm will reunite for DNA Journey series 5 | Photo: ITV In this … Continue reading

ITV Recommissions 5th Series for Detective Drama Grace, starring John Simm
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ITV Recommissions 5th Series for Detective Drama Grace, starring John Simm

ITV Press Centre2 MAR 2024 ITV has recommissioned the popular Brighton-based detective drama Grace for a fifth series. John Simm returns as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for another four feature length films (4 x 120 minutes) which will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Based on the best-selling novels from globally renowned author … Continue reading