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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 2020Steve Pemberton on Talking Heads
The intimacy of Alan Bennett's seminal monologues have influenced my own work, says the Inside No. 9 co-writer and co-star Steve Pemberton.
Steve Pemberton, Broadcast, 31st January 2020BBC 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 2020Dracula 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 2020Hints 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 2020The 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 2019Worzel Gummidge is a tender comic triumph
In his remake of the beloved series, Crook proves both that he is John Pertwee's natural successor and he understands children completely.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 26th December 2019TV review: Worzel Gummidge series 1 episode 1
It might not be packed with laughs or be the funniest thing you'll ever see but then it's not meant to be, it's just an extremely delightful piece of family comedy drama, and one of the best the BBC has made in ages.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 26th December 2019Comedies shortlisted for Broadcast Awards 2020
Derry Girls, Fleabag, Inside No. 9, Mum, Stath Lets Flats, This Time With Alan Partridge, Taskmaster, Horrible Histories and There She Goes are nominated in the Broadcast Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2019Reece 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