Reece Shearsmith
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's twisted anthology comedy returns for a Christmas special, with Pemberton, Jessica Raine and Rula Lenska hamming it up gleefully as a family getting more than they bargained for while on an Alpine holiday. Initially, it's a homage to 70s TV melodrama. But a voiceover - director's commentary or something more sinister? - lends an uneasy undertone, and soon the spoofy chuckles are over.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 27th December 2016Preview: Inside No. 9 Christmas Special
Inside No. 9 makes its long-awaited return with a festive special on 27th December, entitled 'The Devil of Christmas'.
Sophie, The Velvet Onion, 26th December 2016Preview: Inside No 9 - The Devil Of Christmas
A new series of Inside No 9 starts in early 2017 but as a brilliant curtain raiser here's a one-off episode with a Yuletide theme. The Devil of Christmas is set in December 1977 in an Alpine chalet where a nice middle class English family has arrived to enjoy a skiing holiday.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2016Binging: Psychoville
A series which can make you piss yourself laughing while being shit-scared: Alison Carr reckons Psychoville is a proper telly triumph.
Alison Carr, Standard Issue, 29th November 2016Review: The Dresser
As a Reece Shearsmith fan who's used to seeing him mostly as part of an ensemble cast (on television, as well as on stage in shows like Hangmen) it's a real treat to see him in the spotlight, playing a gift of a part that gives him opportunities to make the audience both laugh and cry.
The Velvet Onion, 7th November 2016Inside No. 9 returns at Christmas
Inside No. 9 is to return at Christmas for a special, with Series 3 then continuing in early 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 30th October 2016BBC wants to bring back The League Of Gentlemen
The BBC is reportedly has said it would be "highly receptive" to bringing back comedy show The League Of Gentlemen for a new special or series.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2016The stars who got their big break at the Fringe (Link expired)
Here are just some of the actors and comedians who made their name in the capital.
WOW247, 8th August 2016A quick chat with... Steve Pemberton (part two)
In A Quick Chat With... Steve Pemberton (Part One), Steve talked about getting started in the business and gave a wealth of practical tips for newbie writers. In part two he discusses Inside No. 9, creating empathy for monstrous characters, what keeps him motivated and more...
Gavin Collinson, BBC Writersroom, 17th June 2016A quiet night in with Reece and Steve
Bristol was treated to a rare appearance from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton at a special event organised by Slapstick Festival.
Sophie Davies, The Velvet Onion, 10th June 2016