Last week, we suggested that the then most recent episode of Inside No.9 – ‘The Riddle Of The Sphinx’ – might well be the most divisive. Not because it was in any way the most shocking so far (although it had a number of disturbing moments), and not because – at the other end of … >
‘I was just showing off,’ admits Steve Pemberton’s character in ‘The Riddle Of The Sphinx’. The line may be a sly acknowledgment of he and co-creator Reece Shearsmith’s habit of often delivering a riddle wrapped up in a mystery, inside an enigma. This latest episode of Inside No 9 will be possibly one of the … >
You know the drill by now, so say it with us: if you haven’t yet seen the latest episode of Inside No 9 – titled ‘The Bill’ – then turn around now, get on iPlayer, and rectify the situation before doing anything else. The writing and performances are as strong as ever, and even in … >
As the dark nights draw in, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s anthology series Inside No. 9 returns for a third season. Pemberton has hinted that it’s quite a dark set of stories this time around, teasing that there are ‘two or three episodes where we’ve pushed the horror element.’ Regular viewers will be steeling themselves: … >
A third season of Inside No. 9 arrives on our TV screens this month, so let’s take a look back at its creators’ previous comedy venture, Psychoville. Psychoville was broadcast on BBC Two from 2009 to 2011, and its run consisted of two seasons and a Halloween special. The dark comedy thriller was the brainchild … >
BBC Two has announced the start date for the third season of Inside No.9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthology series is back with five new episodes, following last December’s festive special, ‘The Devil Of Christmas’. Pre-order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. Season 3 begins at 10pm on Tuesday 21 February on BBC Two … >
A set of promotional images has been released for the new season of Inside No.9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthology series returns to BBC Two later this month. Pre-order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. The five new episodes follow last December’s festive special, ‘The Devil Of Christmas’. Guest stars will include … >
BBC Two has announced the commission of another season of Inside No.9, before the third season has even aired. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s dark comedy anthology series launched in February 2014 and returned last month with a Christmas special ahead of its upcoming new season. Season 3 is expected to air in early 2017 and will feature Felicity Kendal, … >
The opening episode of the third season of Inside No. 9 is a Christmas-themed nightmare, dealing with the old legend of Krampus. It also, to some extent, deals with the legend of the BBC multi-camera studio bound dramas of the seventies and eighties, employing both old-fashioned cameras and indeed retired camera operators. All of which … >
The BBC has released the first clip from the upcoming festive episode of Inside No. 9. Written by and starring Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, BBC Two’s anthology comedy series launched in February 2014 and is returning for a third season this winter. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Buy Season 2 on DVD on … >