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 Reads From ‘Dead Tomorrow’ 
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John Simm Reads From ‘Dead Tomorrow’ 

Instagramduchessofcornwallsreadingroom23 Nov 2021 Peter James was absolutely delighted when John Simm was chosen to play the part of Roy Grace in the ITV television series. “I just love it, I’m thrilled to bits. I think everyone who is a fan of the Roy Grace novels is going to have a good time. I don’t think … 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

C21 Podcast Interview: Russell Lewis and Andrew O’Connor discuss Grace starring John Simm
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C21 Podcast Interview: Russell Lewis and Andrew O’Connor discuss Grace starring John Simm

C21 Podcast Jonathan Webdale 19 Nov 2020 Listen -> here or wherever you get your Podcasts. The C21Podcast is out! #Endeavour creator Russell Lewis & exec producer Andrew O’Connor discuss adapting @peterjamesuk‘s #RoyGrace for @ITV starring #JohnSimm Listen via C21 https://t.co/P6mi9sqgb7 Apple https://t.co/93XypjgnTi or Spotify https://t.co/J6fUPvNPVW #ContentLondon pic.twitter.com/gpIhf9L0Zq — C21 Media (@C21Media) November 19, 2020 … Continue reading

Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First film in Grace series starring John Simm finished
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Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First film in Grace series starring John Simm finished

A massive congrats to all the cast and crew of @peterjamesuk #Grace #DeadSimple for finishing the first film. Thanks to #johnalexander and @dalemccready for guiding us through a tough first block🙏🙏. @TallStoryPicsuk @itvstudios #brightonlife @JohnSimmSociety pic.twitter.com/IUFxX9Qlyh — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) October 17, 2020 Continue reading

John Simm seen filming ITV series Grace in central Brighton
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John Simm seen filming ITV series Grace in central Brighton

The Argus 16 Sep 2020 Rose Lock EXCITED shopkeepers watched from their windows while a scene from a new television drama was filmed in their street. The camera crew was shooting scenes for the upcoming ITV drama series Grace – an adaptation of Peter James’s crime novels. The drama series has been written by acclaimed … Continue reading

Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First day of filming Grace starring John Simm
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Kiaran Murray-Smith Tweets: First day of filming Grace starring John Simm

First day’s filming on location and with a drone on Brighton Beach before sunrise on @peterjamesuk @itvstudios @TallStoryPicsuk @JohnSimmSociety #Grace #DeadSimple. Good luck to the team only 10 weeks to go! Hugely exciting @TallStoryPicsuk pic.twitter.com/tAsHScbCCk — Kiaran Murray-Smith (@Keestah) September 14, 2020 Continue reading

Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm
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Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm

ITV Press Centre 14 Sep 2020 Filming has commenced on brand new ITV crime drama, Grace, from acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis. Starring acclaimed actor John Simm as tenacious detective Roy Grace, Russell has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels which introduce the audience to Brighton based Detective Superintendent … Continue reading

Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek with Message from John Simm
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Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek with Message from John Simm

Peter James on Facebook Peter James 16 July 2020 Find Them Dead – Launch Party Sneak Peek Peter James, an International best-selling crime & thriller author, NY Times bestseller & creator of the DS Roy Grace posted on his Facebook: “Just a little snapshot of the virtual launch party we had last week for FIND … Continue reading

Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September
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Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September

Worthing Herald Phil Hewitt 24 June 2020 Production has been delayed, but for Peter James, the consolation remains that at least he’s got his Grace. Absolutely the right Grace. Peter, author of the Brighton-based Roy Grace crime novels, is thrilled that John Simm – Macbeth in Chichester last year – is to play him in … Continue reading

ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis
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ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis

ITV Press Centre 19 Dec 2019 ITV commissions Peter James’, Grace, starring John Simm from acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis and co-produced by Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures and Vaudeville Productions Acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels for ITV from the Roy Grace … Continue reading