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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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Shearsmith & Pemberton's ode to Shakespeare is sublime

It's a sublime and intentionally shambolic ode to William Shakespeare; delivered in Bard-like verse.

Mark Butler, i Newspaper, 2nd January 2018

Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 1 review: Zanzibar

This comedy farce written in verse shows that custom cannot stale Inside No. 9's infinite variety.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 2nd January 2018

TV Review: Inside No. 9 - Zanzibar

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's comedy anthology series is back and better than ever, with a new tale that is well worth your time - it's funny and clever, it even rhymes!

Anneka Honeyball, The National Student, 2nd January 2018

A triumphant return for Pemberton and Shearsmith

Is there anything to which Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith can't turn their hands?

The Telegraph, 2nd January 2018

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton interview

"I think it's the relentless invention," said Reece. "Every week you get a new story and a new world and the beauty is you don't have to commit to it. You'll get a good little tale in half an hour. It's like Tales of the Unexpected... or a bag of Revels."

TV Times, 2nd January 2018

The biggest comedy shows to book now for 2018

Including Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett and The League of Gentlemen.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 1st January 2018

The League of Gentlemen Anniversary Specials review

The three Anniversary Specials were special in every possible sense of the word and a wonderful expression of and tribute to The League of Gentlemen's abiding love for their unique and unforgettable creation.

Dodo's Words, 1st January 2018

Inside No. 9 - Series 4 preview

There's nothing else on television quite like Inside No. 9, and in its fourth series there is absolutely no sign of the quality slipping at all.

The Velvet Onion, 29th December 2017

Inside No. 9 - Series 4, Episode 1, Zanzibar, preview

The brilliant Inside No. 9 has tended to be one of the hardest TV shows to write about for fear of giving away spoilers. But actually the first episode of the new series is pretty straightforward to describe so hopefully reading this will not spoil your enjoyment.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th December 2017

Preview: Inside No. 9 series 4

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's Inside No. 9 returns to BBC Two for its fourth series on Tuesday 2nd January. Here's a spoiler-free review from Sophie who has seen episodes 1-4 of the new series...

The Velvet Onion, 28th December 2017

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