‘Inside No.9’ Season 3 Episode 6 review: ‘Private View’

At least once a season, there seems to be an episode of Inside No.9 that is ‘for’ the writer-creators – Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith – more than for the audience. Not an act of indulgence, precisely, but certainly one where they unashamedly draw in on happy memories of watching old British horror movies as … >

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BBC Four confirms third season of ‘Detectorists’

Detectorists will return to BBC Four later this year. Written, directed and starring Mackenzie Crook (The Office), the hit comedy series launched in October 2014 and follows Andy (Crook) and Lance (Toby Jones) as they arm themselves with their metal detectors in a bid to strike gold. Six new 30-minute episodes will begin filming this summer. … >

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This Country

Why you need to watch BBC Three’s new comedy ‘This Country’

‘In rural Britain today, studies show that young people feel more marginalised than ever. To explore this problem, the BBC spent six months filming with some young people in a typical Cotswold village.’ So begins each episode of BBC Three’s This Country, a mockumentary series focusing on the daily lives of two rural youths. Real-life siblings … >

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6 of the best Scouse sitcoms

With its unique brand of humour, Liverpool is a renowned bedrock of comedy. Consequently, it has been the setting for some memorable sitcoms, some more successful in capturing the Scouse spirit than others…   The Wackers (1975) Produced by London based Thames Television and written by Mancunian Vince Powell, The Wackers set out to be … >

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BBC One orders eighth season of ‘Still Game’

An eighth season of Still Game has been commissioned following the success of the iconic comedy’s long awaited return to TV screens last year. Following a nine year hiatus, all the original cast reunited in 2016. Six new episodes will air on BBC One later this year. The sitcom’s main cast – Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as evergreen Glaswegian pensioners … >

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BBC One announces Victoria Wood tribute series

A new series celebrating the late comedian, writer and actor Victoria Wood will air on BBC One next month. Our Friend Victoria will feature highlights from Wood’s archive and “some re-discovered treats” being introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. The six 30-minute episodes will be presented by Julie Walters (Victoria Wood: As Seen … >

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‘Inside No.9’ Season 3 episode guide: What’s coming up?

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are back for a third season of their critically-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Two anthology series. Expect macabre twists, shocks and surprises as Pemberton and Shearsmith deliver their most daring set of stories yet. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Buy Season 2 on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order … >

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