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
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
YVRShoots 10 March 2014 John Simm (Doctor Who’s The Master, Life on Mars, State of Play) tweeted a photo from North Vancouver’s Deep Cove today where the eight-part BBC America series The Intruders is filming on Gallant Avenue. Go to YVRShoots for MORE filming photos with John Simm –> Continue reading
BBC America Press Release February 24, 2014 Production is underway in Vancouver British Columbia for BBC AMERICA’s new original series Intruders, starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino. The series is about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others. Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, from … Continue reading
Burnley Express 17 Feb 2014 Burnley scriptwriter’s TV debut ITV’s spring schedule has been given an adrenalin-filled shot in the arm thanks to a Briercliffe scriptwriter. Three-part drama “Prey”, which was penned by television newcomer Chris Lunt and stars John Simm, will be hitting TV screens later this year. The show centres around family man … Continue reading
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
BBC America Press Room January 11, 2014 Pasadena Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Stamm set to direct the eight-part thriller Acclaimed British actor John Simm will lead the cast of BBC America’s new original series Intruders produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel ‘The … Continue reading
BBC Worldwide Press Release 13 Jan 2014 The highly anticipated fourth and final series of Mad Dogs, as seen on SKY 1 HD, is now available to own on DVD! Mad Dogs Series 1-4 box set has also been released, giving fans the chance to enjoy the entire series from start to finish. Woody (Max … Continue reading
ITV Press Casting Announcement 10 Oct 2013 Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson join John Simm as filming begins for ITV’s three-part drama Prey from Red Production Company. As filming begins on location in Manchester for ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, Prey, John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero (Pat and Cabbage, Hunderby, A Young … Continue reading
ITV 23 Aug 2013 Prey is the story of a man on the run, desperate to clear his name for the sake of his family. John Simm will play Detective Constable Marcus Farrow, a well-liked copper, with a wife and two kids. Although he and his wife Abi are going through a rough patch, they’re … Continue reading
The Guardian | The Observer Ben Marshall 13 Jul 2013 The actor on listening to Lloyd Cole, watching Man of Steel and reading Stoner by John Williams John Simm is a British actor best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and the Master in Doctor Who. He began performing as a teenager, … Continue reading
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
Prostate Cancer UK One gang, one plan, one big problem. A man dies every hour and they all have to face up to it. Joe wants out but the Don won’t take no for an answer. Carl lays a plan to use Alison as the bait. Will it work, or will Joe walk away? Father’s … Continue reading
New Straits Times Dennis Chua 4 June 2013 The misadventures of Woody, Quinn, Baxter and Rick continue in the third season of Mad Dogs starting this Thursday. In the first season of the hit British black comedy series, the lads (all in their 40s) planned for a reunion at their old friend Alvo’s luxury villa … Continue reading
The Scotsman Sophie Herdman 28 May 2013 BLACK comedy thriller Mad Dogs is back for a third series, stranger and funnier than ever. Sophie Herdman hijacks its big-name stars – Simm, Glenister, Max Beesley and Marc Warren – as they discuss friendship, spray tans and the advantages of growing old Four of Britain’s finest actors … Continue reading
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
BAFTA 2 Apr 2013 The nominations have been announced for the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. Michael Winterbottom’s Everyday, starring John Simm and Shirley Henderson and filmed over a period of five years, has been nominated for the Single Drama BAFTA. The next BAFTA Television Awards will take place on Sunday 12 May 2013 at … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
BBC Radio 5 live Daily Bacon with Richard Bacon Broadcast 14 Nov 2012 BBC Radio 5 – John Simm joins Richard in studio to explain about the passage of time and the effect a prisoned father’s absence has on his family in Michael Winterbottom’s ‘Everyday’ (0:15:28) Listen to Radio Interview (click play button below): Continue reading
The Times 9 Nov 2012 Ben Machell Everyday is on Channel 4, Nov 15 (9pm) John Simm talks about his new role in Michael Winterbottom’s brilliant film Everyday, and why he thinks people don’t notice him. The screenwriter Paul Abbott once told John Simm that he would never be considered a big star because, on screen, … Continue reading
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