Simon News – New Tricks – Update


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The new series of  New Tricks is due to air in September.

Looking at Digiguide the first episode will air 10th September, as Simon said his was the second episode so it should air on the 17th September 2010, unless they’ve changed the running order.

Edit: Simon has said his role is very small.

Update 17/09: Simon’s episode will be 8th October, so a little bit more of a wait:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2010/wk40/fri.shtml#fri_tricks

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SMCFP On This Day: 13 Hrs


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Series: 13 Hrs (Night Wolf)
First Aired: 28 August 2010
Character: Duncan Moore

Description: Sarah Tyler returns to her troubled family home in the isolated countryside, for a much put-off visit. As a storm rages outside, Sarah, her family and friends shore up for the night, cut off from the outside world. But something comes out of the driving rain and darkness. Something that holds a dark secret so devastating that, in one night, it could wipe out the entire family.

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Simon News – 13 Hrs – Update


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Update on 13 Hrs, a film Simon has a minor role in.

It’s getting a premier at Frightfest in August in London’s West End, see link for more details

Edit: Another update on this – is due to be released on DVD 25th October 2010

Pre-Order 13 Hours at Amazon

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SMCFP On This Day: A Closed Book


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Series: A Closed Book (Blind Revenge)
First Aired: 22 February 2010
Character:  Andrew Boles

Description: Sir Paul, a distinguished author, blinded in a horrific accident, advertises for an amanuensis, an assistant to help him with his writing. He employs the amiable Jane Ryder to be his eyes as he revisits scenes from his past and works on what he intends to be his final opus. Jane appears to be ideal: attractive, intelligent, unruffled by her employer’s abrupt eccentricities. But, gradually, we come aware that Jane has another agenda. Incrementally, Sir Paul’s familiar surroundings are altered. Strange things happen around the house and he becomes increasingly dependent on his new assistant. Jane plays increasingly sadistic games until their relationship breaks down…

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Hello – 7th December 2009


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Simon MacCorkindale and Susan GeorgeIN AN INSPIRING AND FRANK INTERVIEW

SIMON MACCORKINDALE AND SUSAN GEORGE

TELL WHY THEY ARE FOCUSING ON THE POSITIVE AS THEY TACKLE HIS ILLNESS TOGETHER

‘Simon is not dying of cancer – he’s living with it, That’s really important’

Actor Simon MacCorkindale is looking a picture of health, riding his quad bike across the Exmoor farm he shares with his actress wife Susan George. His rosy cheeks and positive energy make the knowledge that he is battling cancer all the harder to comprehend.

It was only last month that former Casualty star Simon, 57, revealed the secret he’d been harbouring for three and a half years. During that time, he’d thrown himself into a grueling work schedule. A schedule he now admits was ridiculous given that, when not filming the BBC medical drama, he was undergoing surgery for bowel cancer.

After that, he took on two national tours and the exacting role of Captain Georg Von Trapp in The Sound of Music in the West End, while quietly coping with the knowledge that the cancer had spread to his lungs.

But Simon is not the sort of character to sit and brood over what life throws at him.
Being told he may have only five years to live has made him all the more determined to confound the doctors’ prognosis.

“There’s not a single cancer that exists that someone hasn’t survived, so therefore nothing is incurable,” he says in his distinctive deep voice

“Never underestimate the power of the mind and spirit.”

This positive approach, coupled with homeopathic treatments and a macrobiotic diet has, he says, yielded significant results.

“I have rarely felt fitter or had more energy,” he says. But, right now, he has reduced his workload as he undergoes a six-month course of chemotherapy, a treatment that he believes will shrink the cancer and stop it spreading.

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Unknown Magazine – Unknown Date 2009


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Casualty star has terminal cancer

Actor Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he is dying of lung cancer. The 57-year-old former Casualty star, who has been married to actress Susan George for 25 years, was treated for bowel cancer in 2006, but was told he’d make a full recovery. However, a year later it was found the cancer had spread to his lungs. Doctors have told him he may have just three years to live. “It came as a complete bombshell I thought I had beaten it,” he said. “But I don’t want people to think that I’m on the way out. I’m not – I’m as active as I’ve ever been.

 


Simon News – New Tricks


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We all know Simon can’t sit still for too long so I have pleasure in confirming that next week Simon will start filming for a one off episode of New Tricks:

Simon MacCorkindale wrote:
Doing an episode of New Tricks tho’ starting next week. 2nd Episode of new season. No idea of transmission date

It will be a few months away at least, but we will see Simon again on our screens shortly

Update: http://www.simonmaccorkindale.net/articles/?p=576

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Mirror – 09 November 2009


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TV SIMON: I’VE GOT FIVE YEARS TO LIVE

CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he has terminal lung cancer.

The actor, 57, kept his plight secret for three years because he didn’t want people to feel sorry for him.

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Daily Mail – 09 November 2009


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Simon MacCorkindale and Susan GeorgeMy secret three-year battle with cancer, by Casualty star

ACTOR Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he is suffering from terminal cancer.

MacCorkindale, 57, who played Harry Harper in the BBC series Casualty, has battled the disease for three years.

He and his wife of 25 years, actress Susan George (pictured below), have kept his illness a secret since he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2006.

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Daily Express – 09 November 2009


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Simon MacCorkindale and Susan GeorgeTV star Simon: I Why I kept my cancer a secret

CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale has revealed that he is suffering from terminal cancer after keeping it secret for three years.

Simon, 57, who played consultant Harry Harper in the BBC medical drama, first experienced stomach cramps while filming for the programme in Bristol in 2006.

Shortly afterwards, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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News Of The World – 08 November 2009



Simon MacCorkindale and Susan GeorgeDoctors Gave Me 5 Years to Live . . But I’ll Beat It

CASUALTY STAR SIMON TALKS MOVINGLY OF THREE YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER

CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale today reveals his secret THREE YEAR battle against cancer—and tells how he aims to beat the disease.

Tenderly holding hands with actress wife Susan George, the TV heart-throb recalls how a REAL doctor working on the BBC hospital drama first spotted his symptoms early and urged him to get a check-up.

And despite being given only five years to live in May 2006, defiant Simon, 57, vows: “I’m going nowhere. I don’t think about a day when it comes to an end.

“It’s not happening. It’s just a bloody nuisance.

“I don’t want people to think I’m sitting here pale, losing weight and my hair and on the way out. I’m not. I’m as active as I’ve ever been.”

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Mail on Sunday – 08 November 2009



Simon MacCorkindale and Susan GeorgeCasualty’s Simon: I’ve got incurable cancer

When Simon MacCorkindale suddenly left TV’s Casualty no one suspected that he was keeping a tragic secret: he had cancer and had been given just five years to live. Now, in this raw and inspiring interview, he and his wife Susan George reveal their daily battle to be strong – and prove doctors wrong

FOR more than three years, he kept it a secret even from his closest friends. Former Casualty star Simon MacCorkindale, who played handsome consultant Harry Harper in the popular BBC series, told very few he was battling cancer.  Even after the disease had spread to his lungs and doctors gave him just five years to live, he and his wife, the iconic Seventies actress Susan George, decided they did not want everyone to know.

‘I didn’t want to make a fuss,’ says Simon. ‘We are very private people and wanted to deal with it on our own.’

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Simon News – Cancer Battle



Simon and Susan speak with the News of the World and Daily Mail about his brave continuing battle with cancer. Beautifully dignified interviews about this three year struggle. Brilliant man describing his inspirational journey over the past three years.

News of The World

and

Daily Mail

A message of support has already been sent to Simon from the site. We obviously will continue sending our devoted love and support to both Simon & Susan for the future & believe one hundred percent he will get through this.

They are both in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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Simon News – 13 Hrs


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I’ve been waiting for information for this, I’ve had the title of this for a few weeks but have been waiting to post it.

Simon’s other ‘minor’ role he filmed during his Sound of Music run is called 13 Hrs. I’m just trying to find out more info about Simon’s character

Update: http://www.simonmaccorkindale.net/articles/?p=527

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Simon MacCorkindale Fan Page – Interview 10th February 2009



Simon MacCorkindale at the London PalladiumThis interview was carried out with Simon on the 10th February at the London Palladium. There is a video message that was filmed at the same time and audio can be found on the forum – in Simon’s Secret Society. This is Simon in his own words (i.e. typed word for word what he said)

 

001 – What’s next
I really don’t know is the answer. I’m doing a couple of things, there are a number of things being talked about, but nothing that’s absolutely carved in granite. I’m gonna do another day on another movie, literally next week, for a friend, the same sort of set up as that other one, who’s title I think is the one you saw.

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Entertainment Guide – Winter 2008/2009



INTERVIEW WITH SIMON MACCORKINDALE

Thanks to Laura for this article

The timeless family classic, The Sound Of Music, continues to delight audiences in this lavish production at the legendary London Palladium.

Summer Strallen as Maria is now joined by TV star Simon MacCorkindale as Captain von Trapp. Simon, best known recently for his starring role as Harry Harper in BBC’s Casualty, has taken time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions about the show and his career.

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 20 January


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S10Ep7
First Aired: 20 January 2009

Description: Simon appeared as a main panelist for this episode.  Topics of discussion include ‘Unpopular at school, successful in life?’ and ‘Obama: are our hopes too high?’

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Simon News – Simon is NOT on FaceBook


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I’ve had a number of emails about this from members from this site saying ‘Simon MacCorkindale’ has added them as a friend on Facebook. I already knew if it was true or not, however I did ask Simon the question. (I think a lot of members also knew the answer too)

Simon MacCorkindale wrote:
No I am not on facebook or any other site other than your official site and the few other unofficial ones that I have no contact with.

I was impressed by that response – I was expecting ‘What’s Facebook?’

Suffice to say I expect the ‘Susan George’ one to be the same.

Simon is not connected with any Facebook profile or group

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Yours – 16th December 2008 to 1st January 2009


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My lessons from life…

Simon MacCorkindale

The 56-year-old Casualty star and producer reflects on religion, marriage and difficult times

Age is just a number
I don’t think of myself as getting older, so I still behave like a youngster! I haven’t calmed down or slowed down. My passion for acting and producing is as strong as it’s always been and I’m working harder than ever – currently in The Sound of Music. It’s my fourth job in a year and I don’t see why I should slow down just because I’m getting older.

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Simon News – A Closed Book


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Working title: Blind Man’s Bluff

Simon plays Andrew Boles

Simon MacCorkindale wrote:
I did one scene as a literary agent for mates who were producing it – it stars Tom Conti and Daryl Hannah with several cameos – this was a nice bit of fun – script is good.

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 28 November


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S9Ep220
First Aired: 28th November 2008

Description: This is part of a week with Simon as a main panelist with Mel Giedroyc.  Topics include ‘do what he wants for a row free romance’ and ‘let sorry yobs off the hook’

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 27 November


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S9Ep229
First Aired: 27th November 2008

Description: This is part of a week with Simon as a main panelist with Mel Giedroyc.  Topics include ‘could fat facts scare you off booze’ and  ‘what’s the love/hate balance of your relationship’

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 26 November


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S9Ep228
First Aired: 26th November 2008

Description: This is part of a week with Simon as a main panelist with Mel Giedroyc.  Topics include ‘dieting while pregnant’ and ‘are lap dance clubs sleazy’.

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 25 November


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S9Ep227
First Aired: 25th November 2008

Description: This is part of a week with Simon as a main panelist with Mel Giedroyc.  Topics include ‘IVF for blokes behind bars’ and ‘is Brown to blame for the budget horrors’

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SMCFP On This Day: The Wright Stuff – 24 November


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Series: The Wright Stuff
Episode: S9Ep226
First Aired: 24th November 2008

Description: This is part of a week with Simon as a main panelist with Mel Giedroyc.  Topics include  ‘dads dating son’s exes’ and ‘tax cut’s saving Britain’

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