Reece Shearsmith
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Review: 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 2016Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton on Series 3
"We've done quite a dark series this time around," says Steve Pemberton. "There's two or three episodes where we've pushed the horror element."
Emma Thrower, Empire, 23rd May 2016Rewind: Vic and Bob's "Catterick" revisited
From Big Night Out and sketch shows in the 1990s, to Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) in the 2000s and House of Fools in more recent years - as well as their anarchic quiz show Shooting Stars - Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are one of the UK's most successful comedy double acts. But Catterick has been largely forgotten. As the pair announce more dates for their Poignant Moments tour, celebrating 25 years since they started performing together, we revisit their underrated 2004 comedy-drama...
Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 3rd May 2016Peter Kay is a natural heir to Ronnie Barker
Ahead of BBC1 tribute series, Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle, friends and collaborators Sian Gibson, Danny Baker, Reece Shearsmith and Jason Manford tell TV Times what makes Peter Kay a comedy great.
TV Times, 15th April 2016DVD review: Alan Partridge Mid Morning Matters series 2
Alan remains a great comedy creation, often sympathetic (unexpectedly bringing out the softer side of a loathsome opinion former played by Reece Shearsmith) but just as often sickeningly egotistical, politically incorrect and tyrannical, this format (which never sees Alan leaving the radio studio) works well.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 4th April 2016