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
The Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny11 May 2022 You may know him best as an actor, but John Simm is also a fine musician, just ask Echo & The Bunnymen or New Order. John shares his early guitar-playing ambitions from gigging with his dad, to switching gears to acting in The Lakes, Doctor Who, Grace and … Continue reading
The TimesGeorgina Roberts11 May 2022 John Simm | Photo Credit: MATT HOLYOAK/CAMERA PRESS Actor John Simm, 51, was born in Leeds and started out playing in a band with his musician father. He is best known for starring in Life on Mars, Doctor Who and Mad Dogs. He is now playing DS Roy Grace in ITV’s Grace. He lives in … Continue reading
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
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb7 May 2022 Fifteen years on from Life On Mars, John Simm tells The Big Issue about planned sequel Lazarus, which would reunite him with Philip Glenister. Life On MarsPhoto: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo John Simm describes Life on Mars as being a “game changer” in his career. The BBC … Continue reading
Times RadioHugo Rifkind1 May 2022 Hugo Rifkind chats with John Simm about the new series of ‘Grace’.Listen to Interview (00:14:00): Hugo Rifkind is a columnist and leader writer for The Times and also hosts Times Radio every Saturday, 10am -1pm. He was named columnist of the year at the Editorial Intelligence Comment Awards 2011. Continue reading
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
Radio XThe Chris Moyles Show27 April 2022 Chris Moyles chats with John Simm about the return of his show Grace, Life on Mars and how he is NOT from Leeds, even though he’s from Leeds. Watch Interview Excerpt (00:03:22): Play Full Interview – Audio Only (00:17:14): Continue reading
ITVLorraine26 Apr 2022 Actor John Simm joins Lorraine to talk about the return of ITV crime series Grace, plus that a possible sequel may be in the works for Life On Mars. Continue reading
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
BBC Radio 6 MusicLauren Laverne22 April 2022 John Simm joins Host Lauren Laverne to talk about the newest series return of crime drama Grace.Play radio interview (00:08:02): Continue reading
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
Manchester UnitedCelebrity Reds13 Feb 2022 Zarah Connolly catches up with actor and huge Manchester United fan John Simm ahead of the 12 Feb 2022 game against Southampton. Click image above or here to be redirected to Video Interview (00:02:56). Continue reading
InstagramJohn Simm Official23 Jan 2022 John Simm teases via Instagram the title of a possible sequel to Life on Mars. John Simm and Philip Glenister: Together Again for Possible Sequel to Life On Mars? Continue reading
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith24 Nov 2021 John Simm and Richie Campbell are filming Series 2 of GracePhoto: Kiaran Murray-Smith Continue reading
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
TwitterRebecca English, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, George Carden, HM Queen Laura, BBC South East 6 November 2021 The Duchess of Cornwall meets John Simm on the set of ITV’s detective drama, Grace Continue reading
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
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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
TwitterKiaran Murray-Smith27 Aug 2021 John Simm filming on location at Brighton Station for Grace film, ‘Not Dead Enough’Photo: Kiaran Murray-Smith Continue reading
FacebookPeter James15 Jul 2021 Lunch Meetup: John Simm and Peter James Continue reading
ITV Press Centre4 May 2021 ITV commissions a second series of contemporary detective drama, Grace. Photo: ITV John Simm will return as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace. From acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis, Grace is an adaption of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels. Co-starring Richie Campbell … Continue reading
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