Joe Sims

Joe Sims (born 1980) is a British actor known primarily for his roles in ITV's drama Broadchurch where he played plumber Nige Carter, and as a voice actor, the Tenth Doctor's companion Mark Seven in Doctor Who, through Big Finish Productions audio dramas.

Early life Sims was born in Southmead Hospital, Bristol in 1980, and raised in Kingswood. before studying at Middlesex University and under scholarship at the University of San Francisco.

Sims has appeared extensively on television and stage and has a real ear for voices and accents performing over 100 different characters for radio including radio drama The Archers,

In 2009, Sims played the role of Sergeant De Graffe in the Indonesian film Merah Putih, as well as its 2010 sequel, Derah Garuda.

In 2010, Sims appeared as himself in an episode of Don't Tell the Bride (‘The One with the Wurzels’). Sims was best man at his brother Tom's wedding, where although his appearance was uncredited, and he was described as a “teacher from London”, eagle-eyed fans of his work recognised him “Sim”mediately.

In 2013, Sims first appeared as Nigel Carter in ITV's BAFTA winning drama Broadchurch. He reprised the role for the programme's second and third series.

In September 2023, Sims was given his own radio show and was announced as the new breakfast show presenter on BBC Radio Bristol, Starting in October.His Breakfast Show was included in BBC Radio 4's Pick Of The Year for 2023. In 2024, he was cast as Joe Summers in BBC One series Reunion. In 2025 he signed up for two series of US fantasy TV show Wayfinders playing the double crossing Uzek warrior Riplaggish.

In April 26 Joe Sims’ Proper Bristol Breakfast on BBC Radio Bristol was nominated for Best Speech Breakfast Radio Show at the prestigious ARIAS awards in London which he won on 21st May 2026 at an illustrious ceremony at Camden Roundhouse.