Warning: this Inside No. 9 review contains spoilers.
After all this time, another first. Having blasted through the guest star budget on last week’s stunning five-star opener, “The Trolley Problem” is Inside No. 9’s sole story to feature only Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on screen..
A two-hander powered by tension, it was a performance showcase for the creators, and would make an impressive calling card – as if one were needed at this stage – to any casting directors watching. Straight drama? No problem. Intense, emotional showdown? Watch us go. These two could slot in to any primetime or hit streaming show and act rings around everybody else, no question. Ideally though, they’d have a stronger script to perform than this one.
The action took place in a remote country home, against the driving rain of a noisily dramatic storm. Therapist Blake Chambers (Pemberton) had played the good...
After all this time, another first. Having blasted through the guest star budget on last week’s stunning five-star opener, “The Trolley Problem” is Inside No. 9’s sole story to feature only Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on screen..
A two-hander powered by tension, it was a performance showcase for the creators, and would make an impressive calling card – as if one were needed at this stage – to any casting directors watching. Straight drama? No problem. Intense, emotional showdown? Watch us go. These two could slot in to any primetime or hit streaming show and act rings around everybody else, no question. Ideally though, they’d have a stronger script to perform than this one.
The action took place in a remote country home, against the driving rain of a noisily dramatic storm. Therapist Blake Chambers (Pemberton) had played the good...
- 5/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are bringing their anthology show Inside No 9 to the West End stage, it’s been announced.
Wednesday will see the start of the ninth and final series of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s much-loved anthology show, Inside No 9. In the meantime, West End play called Stage/Fright has been announced. Written by and starring Pemberton and Shearsmith, the play will be directed by Simon Evans, and will run at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London from the 18th January to the 5th April 2025.
The play will not be an adaptation of any existing episodes, with Pemberton and Shearsmith penning an original tale which takes full advantage of the live setting. The description reads as follows:
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside No 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the...
Wednesday will see the start of the ninth and final series of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s much-loved anthology show, Inside No 9. In the meantime, West End play called Stage/Fright has been announced. Written by and starring Pemberton and Shearsmith, the play will be directed by Simon Evans, and will run at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London from the 18th January to the 5th April 2025.
The play will not be an adaptation of any existing episodes, with Pemberton and Shearsmith penning an original tale which takes full advantage of the live setting. The description reads as follows:
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside No 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s anthology show Inside No 9 will begin broadcasting its final series on 8th May, here are the details.
You have to take your hat off to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. By the end of the next series, The League Of Gentlemen stars will have written 55 completely new, original comedy dramas, complete with shocks, surprises and twists aplenty. We’re talking about the majestic Inside No 9.
From the silent shenanigans of the wonderful A Quiet Night In (which featured Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Oona Chaplin) to the astonishing drama of The Twelve Days Of Christine and, arguably the greatest episode, beautiful ode to double acts Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room, if you’ve never had the pleasure, it is a series well worth delving into.
Perhaps appropriately, the upcoming series will be the last.
The BBC has revealed that the ninth and final...
You have to take your hat off to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. By the end of the next series, The League Of Gentlemen stars will have written 55 completely new, original comedy dramas, complete with shocks, surprises and twists aplenty. We’re talking about the majestic Inside No 9.
From the silent shenanigans of the wonderful A Quiet Night In (which featured Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Oona Chaplin) to the astonishing drama of The Twelve Days Of Christine and, arguably the greatest episode, beautiful ode to double acts Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room, if you’ve never had the pleasure, it is a series well worth delving into.
Perhaps appropriately, the upcoming series will be the last.
The BBC has revealed that the ninth and final...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The upcoming ninth series of acclaimed anthology show Inside No. 9 will be the last, the BBC confirms. Plus: guest stars revealed.
You have to take your hat off to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. By the end of the next series, The League Of Gentlemen stars will have written 55 completely new, original comedy dramas, complete with shocks, surprises and twists aplenty. We’re talking the majestic Inside No 9.
From the silent shenanigans of the wonderful A Quiet Night In (which featured Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Oona Chaplin) to the astonishing drama of The Twelve Days Of Christine and, arguably the greatest episode, beautiful ode to double acts Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room, if you’ve never had the pleasure, it is a series well worth delving into.
Perhaps appropriately, the upcoming ninth series will be the last.
The BBC has now revealed that the guest cast will include Dorothy Atkinson,...
You have to take your hat off to Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. By the end of the next series, The League Of Gentlemen stars will have written 55 completely new, original comedy dramas, complete with shocks, surprises and twists aplenty. We’re talking the majestic Inside No 9.
From the silent shenanigans of the wonderful A Quiet Night In (which featured Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Oona Chaplin) to the astonishing drama of The Twelve Days Of Christine and, arguably the greatest episode, beautiful ode to double acts Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room, if you’ve never had the pleasure, it is a series well worth delving into.
Perhaps appropriately, the upcoming ninth series will be the last.
The BBC has now revealed that the guest cast will include Dorothy Atkinson,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Louisa Mellor Jan 13, 2018
Renko and Hicks pursue a serial killer in episode two of BBC action thriller Hard Sun. Spoilers ahead in our review…
Please note: although the entire series is available now on BBC iPlayer, our reviews will appear weekly. Please keep spoilers for future episodes out of the comments section, thanks!
See related Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 2 review: Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 1 review: Zanzibar Inside No. 9 series 3: “We’re not sadists!”
This review contains spoilers.
After an opening hour that chucked a kilo of cooked plot-spaghetti at several walls to see what stuck, Hard Sun settled on an identity in episode two. It’s going to be The X-Files, but instead of conspiracy aliens investigated by Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, it’s conspiracy truthers investigated by Danny Dyer and Annie Lennox.
There’s the potential for countless case offshoots from the central government cover-up.
Renko and Hicks pursue a serial killer in episode two of BBC action thriller Hard Sun. Spoilers ahead in our review…
Please note: although the entire series is available now on BBC iPlayer, our reviews will appear weekly. Please keep spoilers for future episodes out of the comments section, thanks!
See related Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 2 review: Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 1 review: Zanzibar Inside No. 9 series 3: “We’re not sadists!”
This review contains spoilers.
After an opening hour that chucked a kilo of cooked plot-spaghetti at several walls to see what stuck, Hard Sun settled on an identity in episode two. It’s going to be The X-Files, but instead of conspiracy aliens investigated by Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, it’s conspiracy truthers investigated by Danny Dyer and Annie Lennox.
There’s the potential for countless case offshoots from the central government cover-up.
- 1/12/2018
- Den of Geek
Louisa Mellor Jan 9, 2018
Inside No. 9 continues on excellent form with this bittersweet play about a lost showbusiness friendship. Spoilers ahead…
This review contains spoilers.
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4.2 Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room
In 2006, comedy double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball gave an interview to The Independent reminiscing about their stage and TV career. In their 1980s heyday, the pair had a serious falling-out, something “every double act goes through,” said Ball, “it’s like a marriage”. The piece concluded with Ball’s bittersweet line, “We've become really like brothers now. It's sad to say, but I'll bury him or he'll bury me.”
It probably wasn’t—Inside No.
Inside No. 9 continues on excellent form with this bittersweet play about a lost showbusiness friendship. Spoilers ahead…
This review contains spoilers.
See related Geeks Vs Loneliness: belonging Geeks Vs Loneliness: being lonely on purpose Geeks Vs Loneliness: don't give up Geeks Vs Loneliness: disabilities that you can’t see Geeks Vs Loneliness: how to ask for help Geeks Vs Loneliness: hiding in plain sight Geeks Vs Loneliness: keeping yourself going
4.2 Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room
In 2006, comedy double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball gave an interview to The Independent reminiscing about their stage and TV career. In their 1980s heyday, the pair had a serious falling-out, something “every double act goes through,” said Ball, “it’s like a marriage”. The piece concluded with Ball’s bittersweet line, “We've become really like brothers now. It's sad to say, but I'll bury him or he'll bury me.”
It probably wasn’t—Inside No.
- 1/8/2018
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Louisa Mellor Jan 12, 2018
David Morrissey and Kelly Reilly star in Sky's lavish new historical drama, Britannia. Here's a new trailer for the over 18s...
Sky Original series Britannia is the latest UK period drama to delve further back into history than bonnets and corsets, all the way to the Roman invasion of Britain.
See related Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 2 review: Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 1 review: Zanzibar Inside No. 9 series 3: “We’re not sadists!”
Following the success of the History Channel's Vikings and BBC co-production The Last Kingdom, Britannia tells the story of the Roman Imperial Army's invasion of our shores in 43Ad. David Morrissey (seen recently in The Missing, but also an old chum from The Walking Dead, Doctor Who and Blackpool) stars as the legendary Roman General Aulus, while Kelly Reilly (True Detective, Sherlock Holmes) plays Cantii princess Kerra, a...
David Morrissey and Kelly Reilly star in Sky's lavish new historical drama, Britannia. Here's a new trailer for the over 18s...
Sky Original series Britannia is the latest UK period drama to delve further back into history than bonnets and corsets, all the way to the Roman invasion of Britain.
See related Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 2 review: Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 1 review: Zanzibar Inside No. 9 series 3: “We’re not sadists!”
Following the success of the History Channel's Vikings and BBC co-production The Last Kingdom, Britannia tells the story of the Roman Imperial Army's invasion of our shores in 43Ad. David Morrissey (seen recently in The Missing, but also an old chum from The Walking Dead, Doctor Who and Blackpool) stars as the legendary Roman General Aulus, while Kelly Reilly (True Detective, Sherlock Holmes) plays Cantii princess Kerra, a...
- 12/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Bernie Clifton has auditioned for 'The Voice.' The 79-year-old comedian - famous for riding a daft yellow ostrich called Oswald decades ago - is keen to carve out a successful singing career and has turned to the BBC One talent show to help him get his first foot in the door. And the funnyman - who has already made it through six auditions - isn't the only one trying his luck as Tom Milner, 24 - who played Paul Langley in 'Waterloo Road' - is also on a mission to make it as a singer and impress judges will.i.am, Ricky Wilson,...
- 11/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Peter Kay is covering another pop music classic for this year's Comic Relief, giving his own unique spin on the James track 'Sit Down'.
Kay's previous Comic Relief tracks have included covers of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo', 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' and 'I Know Him So Well'.
The music video for Kay's new track will be shown in a sketch on Friday's Red Nose Day coverage.
Kay's sketch has involved the comic touring the country while "sat down for practically a whole week".
Retro TV stars such as Brian Conley, Bernie Clifton, Peter Simon and X Factor singer Chico were involved in the filming.
New pictures of Kay's stunt include the stand-up battling against blasts of water and him chatting with James frontman Tim Booth.
Red Nose Day is on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
Michael McIntyre, Rob Brydon, John Bishop, Zoe Ball, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall,...
Kay's previous Comic Relief tracks have included covers of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo', 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' and 'I Know Him So Well'.
The music video for Kay's new track will be shown in a sketch on Friday's Red Nose Day coverage.
Kay's sketch has involved the comic touring the country while "sat down for practically a whole week".
Retro TV stars such as Brian Conley, Bernie Clifton, Peter Simon and X Factor singer Chico were involved in the filming.
New pictures of Kay's stunt include the stand-up battling against blasts of water and him chatting with James frontman Tim Booth.
Red Nose Day is on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
Michael McIntyre, Rob Brydon, John Bishop, Zoe Ball, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall,...
- 3/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Peter Kay has started filming a sketch for this year's Comic Relief, which features him touring the country on a sofa.
The Phoenix Nights comic started filming in Stockport yesterday, appearing under banners that read 'Sit down for Comic Relief'.
Kay's sketch will air on Red Nose Day on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
Retro TV stars such as Brian Conley, Bernie Clifton, Peter Simon and X Factor singer Chico were involved in the filming.
Kay has a long history of working for Comic Relief and has famously scored charity single hits with various comedy covers.
He released a version of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo' in 2005 and covered the Proclaimers classic 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' in 2007.
In 2011 he performed 'I Know Him So Well' with Susan Boyle.
Other TV events for this year's Comic Relief include Ricky Gervais bringing back David Brent for an Office special and...
The Phoenix Nights comic started filming in Stockport yesterday, appearing under banners that read 'Sit down for Comic Relief'.
Kay's sketch will air on Red Nose Day on Friday, March 15 on BBC One.
Retro TV stars such as Brian Conley, Bernie Clifton, Peter Simon and X Factor singer Chico were involved in the filming.
Kay has a long history of working for Comic Relief and has famously scored charity single hits with various comedy covers.
He released a version of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo' in 2005 and covered the Proclaimers classic 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' in 2007.
In 2011 he performed 'I Know Him So Well' with Susan Boyle.
Other TV events for this year's Comic Relief include Ricky Gervais bringing back David Brent for an Office special and...
- 2/28/2013
- Digital Spy
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