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

Posted on 09/05/2022 by Administrator • Leave a comment

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 →

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Edith Bowman welcomes John Simm to Soundtracking

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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 →

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The Village: Series 2 on DVD

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Entertainment One 9 Mar 2015 The Village – Series 2 The critically acclaimed TV drama is back for a highly anticipated second series set in the roaring twenties. It’s 1923. The Great War is over but what kind of England has won? Now in a world of boom and bust, motor cars and the Charleston, … Continue reading →

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The return of BBC One’s epic drama starring John Simm and Maxine Peake

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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 →

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On Set with gritty BBC One drama The Village

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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 →

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The Village Series 2 Filming in Derbyshire

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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 →

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The Village nominated for three British Academy Television Awards

Posted on 08/04/2014 by Administrator • 3 Comments

British Academy of Film and Television Arts 7 Apr 2014 BAFTA announces the nominations for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards, which reward the very best in television broadcast on British screens over the past year. The Village (starring John Simm and Maxine Peake) and Broadchurch both received three nominations each, competing across the Leading Actress, Supporting … Continue reading →

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The Village: Series 2 Filming Starts on Peak Drama

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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 →

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Filming for 2nd series of The Village begins in March

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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 →

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The Village: Series 1 on DVD

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Entertainment One 8 Jul 2013 The Village – Series 1 Our story of The Village begins in 1914… With an inspired cast that includes John Simm (Life on Mars), Maxine Peake (Silk) and Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply; Accused), The Village is a timeless coming-of-age story, told through the nostalgic eyes of one man, Bert … Continue reading →

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The Village returns for a second series in 2014

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Radio Times Radio Times staff 28 Apr 2013 BBC1 Sunday night drama The Village will return for a second series in 2014. Starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, Peter Moffat’s epic story charts the life and turbulent times of one English village in Derbyshire across the whole of the 20th Century. The Village began on … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: Nikki Bedi with John Simm

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BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends 30 Mar 2013 Nikki Bedi is joined by John Simm who is starring in new BBC drama The Village. (00:07:09) Listen to Radio Interview (click play button) below: Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: John Simm with Shaun Keaveny

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BBC Radio 6 Music Shaun Keaveny 27 March 2013 Shaun is joined by actor John Simm talking about his new show, The Village (00:13:28). Listen to Radio Interview (click play button below): Continue reading →

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Radio Interview: Simon Mayo with John Simm

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BBC Radio 2 Simon Mayo Drivetime 26 March 2013 Simon Mayo is joined by actor John Simm who is starring in new BBC drama The Village alongside Maxine Peake. (00:17:54) Listen to Radio Interview (click play button) below: Continue reading →

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Interview: John Simm stars as John Middleton for BBC One’s The Village

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BBC One Begins Sunday 31 March 2013 9:00-10:00pm THE VILLAGE with John Simm as John Middleton The Village is an epic drama series charting the life and turbulent times of one English village across the twentieth century. The Village is written by BAFTA winning writer Peter Moffat. The camera never leaves the village. Births, deaths, love … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 Front Row: TV Drama The Village feat. John Simm as John Middleton

Posted on 23/03/2013 by Administrator • 1 Comment

Front Row BBC Radio 4 Broadcast 21 March 2013 The Village is a new TV drama series with an epic ambition: to chart the life and times of one English village across the 20th century. Starring John Simm, Maxine Peake and Juliet Stevenson, the story centres on Bert Middleton, now 112 years old but only … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Village + Q&A with John Simm, Maxine Peake, Peter Moffat and John Griffin

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Preview: The Village + Q&A BAFTA Mon 11 March at 6.30pm Venue: Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA Followed by a Q&A with John Simm, Maxine Peake, Peter Moffat and John Griffin Written by Peter Moffat, The Village is an epic drama series starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, charting the life and turbulent times of one English village … Continue reading →

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On Location: The Village with John Simm currently filming in the Peak District

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The Star 21 November 2012 TELEVISION viewers will be seeing some familiar landscapes when a new drama set in the stunning countryside around Sheffield reaches screens next year. The Village, which charts the history of an English community over 100 years, is being filmed in the Peak District and stars actors Maxine Peake and John … Continue reading →

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‘The Village’ On Location: Photos from Set and Filming

Posted on 27/10/2012 by Administrator • 14 Comments

John Simm Society Administrator 27 Oct 2012 A John Simm Society Exclusive! Photos of BBC drama “The Village” being filmed on location in areas of Hayfield and Chapel-en-le-Frith. Photos courtesy of Penny Evans and Amanda Titterton. Enthusiastic thanks to them both! The Village is an epic drama series for BBC One starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, charting … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who – John Simm: “I’d like to take the Master to a very dark place”

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Radio Times Claire Webb 23 Oct 2012 “Russell T Davies had a specific idea of what he wanted him to be like. So I just had to do exactly what he wanted me to, and he wanted a giggling lunatic” John Simm would like to reprise his role as the Master in Doctor Who, he’s … Continue reading →

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The Village: BBC One Drama Series Starring John Simm and Maxine Peake

Posted on 13/09/2012 by Administrator • 5 Comments

BBC – Media Centre 13 Sep 2012 The Village is an epic drama series for BBC One starring Maxine Peake and John Simm, charting the life and turbulent times of one English village across the whole of the 20th century. The Village is written by Bafta-winning writer Peter Moffat. The camera never leaves the village. … Continue reading →

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John Simm Tweets: New Job

Posted on 09/09/2012 by Administrator • 1 Comment

Off to be a Farmer in 1912. First day of filming tomorrow. SHUT THAT GATE AND KEEP IT SHUT! Details to follow when i can #newjob — John Simm (@john_simm) September 9, 2012 Continue reading →