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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 2014 - 2024
  • 55 episodes (9 series)

Dark comedy anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode focuses on the goings-on around something to do with the number 9.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Tom & Gerri

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Migg (Steve Pemberton), Tom (Reece Shearsmith), Gerri (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: BBC
A tale focusing on Tom, a primary school teacher with ideas of becoming an author. He loves his aspiring actress girlfriend, Gerri.

Preview clips

Further details

Tom is a primary school teacher with ambitious ideas of becoming an author. When he tries to repay a good turn from a late-night caller, he gradually becomes the victim of his own generosity.

As time passes, his new friend - Migg - becomes an increasingly dominant part of Tom's life, threatening his relationship with his aspiring actress girlfriend, Gerri.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Gerri (Gemma Arterton), Tom (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Stevie (Conleth Hill), Tom (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Migg (Steve Pemberton), Tom (Reece Shearsmith), Gerri (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: BBC

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th February 2014
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Reece Shearsmith Tom
Gemma Arterton Gerri
Steve Pemberton Migg
Conleth Hill Stevie
Writing team
Reece Shearsmith Writer
Steve Pemberton Writer
Production team
David Kerr Director
Adam Tandy Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Steve Pemberton Associate Producer
Reece Shearsmith Associate Producer
Joe Randall-Cutler Editor
Tom Sayer Production Designer
Christian Henson Composer

Videos

D-Day Doris

Gerri has been struggling to find acting work in the last few months.

Featuring: Reece Shearsmith (Tom) & Gemma Arterton (Gerri).

Migg's Reward

Tom has an awkward first encounter with Migg after he returns his wallet.

Featuring: Reece Shearsmith (Tom) & Steve Pemberton (Migg).

Interview: What was the inspiration for Tom & Gerri?

Reece and Steve explain how Tom & Gerri was a project long in the making.

Featuring: Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton.

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