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Inside No. 9. Reece Shearsmith. Copyright: BBC
Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith

  • 55 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith: interview

In a rare interview - as Inside No. 9 returns - Jacob Stolworthy speaks to the writing duo about secrets from the new series, their one concern with continuing the show and the past controversy surrounding certain League Of Gentlemen characters.

Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 2nd February 2020

TV preview: Inside No. 9: The Referee's A W***er

Prepare to be suitably blown away. Let's just say they haven't dropped the ball.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2020

BBC orders Series 6 of Inside No. 9

The BBC has ordered a sixth series of Inside No. 9. The news comes as Series 5 of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's award-winning show prepares to air on BBC Two.

British Comedy Guide, 6th January 2020

Dracula viewers spot spooky Inside No. 9 Easter egg

Titled 'Blood Vessel', the second instalment of the three-part series saw Dracula and a host of new characters sail a ship to England, with the Count struggling to keep his fangs in his mouth. Throughout the episode, the ship's captain and his crew kept alluding to an ill passenger who was resting in room 9.

Chris Edwards, Digital Spy, 3rd January 2020

Hints that Inside No 9 will return soon

Acclaimed anthology series Inside No 9 looks set to return for a fifth series sooner rather than later in 2020. More details have been revealed about two episodes, "The Referee's a W***er" and "The Stakeout".

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd January 2020

The most memorable comedy gigs of the 2010s

Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett recalls the shows that had the biggest personal impact since 2010.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2019

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton on Gogglebox

The League Of Gentlemen stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will make their debut on Celebrity Gogglebox this Friday.

Channel 4, 22nd October 2019

Preview: The South Bank Show - Shearsmith & Pemberton

Receiving the full-length documentary treatment is certainly an accolade for Inside No 9 creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. The challenge for Melvyn Bragg and the makers is how to condense what is now a pretty lengthy career into a single one-hour (including ads) programme.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th July 2019

Derry Girls, Hang Ups and Inside No. 9 up for South Bank Awards

Inside No. 9, Derry Girls and Hang Ups are the nominees in the Comedy category of The South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2019. The Favourite and Jessie Cave are also in the shortlists.

British Comedy Guide, 3rd June 2019

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