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Inside No 9: The Devil Of Christmas preview
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton have taken a leaf out of the Garth Marenghi's Darkplace playbook for the much-anticipated return of Inside No. 9, give or take a decade.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th December 2016Inside No. 9 - The Devil Of Christmas review
Like with all of Inside No. 9 however, the real twist in the tale comes at the very end. Of course it would be bad of me to spoil it, which just goes to show what incredible writing talent Shearsmith and Pemberton have. The horror and dark twists certainly come as a surprise, while the commentary provides the humour. It is worth watching a few times because you can easily miss some gags.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th December 2016Inside No. 9 Christmas special review
The opening episode of the third season of Inside No 9 is a Christmas themed nightmare, dealing with the old legend of Krampus.
Andrew Allen, Cult Box, 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 2016Behind-the-scenes: Inside No 9
Inside No. 9 producer Adam Tandy talks about creating a working 1970s drama set with period cameras and lighting for the return of the darkly comic anthology series.
George Bevir, Broadcast, 15th December 2016Zoe Lyons review - diverting riffs on outsider life
The comedian's Little Misfit show takes aim at tribalism, social awkwardness and British reserve, though her potent wit should land more blows.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th November 2016Inside the secret world of Peter Cook
Two decades after he died we uncover a treasure trove of his comedy gold.
Victor Lewis-Smith, Radio Times, 16th November 2016Benjamin Bello: the president in a comedy competition
Regular readers will know I am not above getting other people to write my blog for me. Last weekend, Benjamin Bello aka President Obonjo of Lafta Republic took part in the annual Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year competition. I asked him about it. This is what he told me.
Benjamin Bello, John Fleming's Blog, 11th 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 2016