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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 6, Episode 1 - Wuthering Heist

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mario, his Son (Dino Kelly), The Doctor (Steve Pemberton), Pantalone, a Rogue (Paterson Joseph), Hortensia, his Daughter (Rosa Robson), Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith), Arlo, a Fool (Kevin Bishop), Columbina, a Maid (Gemma Whelan)
Pantalone has an audacious plan to steal a consignment of diamonds worth a tasty twelve million. But he's hired a complete bunch of double-crossing clowns to do it.

Further details

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: The Doctor (Steve Pemberton), Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith)
Inside No. 9. The Doctor (Steve Pemberton)
Inside No. 9. Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Columbina, a Maid (Gemma Whelan), Arlo, a Fool (Kevin Bishop)
Inside No. 9. Arlo, a Fool (Kevin Bishop)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mario, his Son (Dino Kelly), Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Scaramouche, a Soldier (Reece Shearsmith), Mario, his Son (Dino Kelly)

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 10th May 2021
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Steve Pemberton The Doctor
Reece Shearsmith Scaramouche, a Soldier
Kevin Bishop Arlo, a Fool
Gemma Whelan Columbina, a Maid
Paterson Joseph Pantalone, a Rogue
Dino Kelly Mario, his Son
Rosa Robson Hortensia, his Daughter
Writing team
Reece Shearsmith Writer
Steve Pemberton Writer
Production team
Guillem Morales Director
Cal McCrystal Director
Adam Tandy Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Steve Pemberton Associate Producer
Reece Shearsmith Associate Producer
Frances Mable Line Producer
Joe Randall-Cutler Editor
Amy Maguire Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Yves Barre Costume Designer
Kieran McGuigan Director of Photography
Jo Houtmeyers Make-up Designer
Christian Henson Composer
Emma Friend Director of Photography
Simon Tindall Director of Photography
Matthew Gallagher 1st Assistant Director
Gregor Sharp Commissioning Editor

Press

Inside No. 9 review

The whole tale was so arch it was bent double. But no one has said 'bomb' in such a silly accent since the Pink Panther movies. I defy you not to snigger.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 11th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

The prospect of a new series of Inside No. 9 is delicious. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are surely now at national treasure status. So it pains me to say that I didn't much enjoy last night's offering, which Gemma Whelan explained to camera was a cross between commedia dell'arte and a heist movie, but felt to me largely like a drama students' circle jerk.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 11th May 2021

Inside No 9: Wuthering Heist review

Wuthering Heist is another ambitious episode, bringing back Inside No 9 with a bang that should satisfy all the fans who have been eagerly awaiting it. Even, maybe, those on internet fan boards...

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th May 2021

TV: Inside No 9, Wuthering Heist, BBC Two

Last week I was mildly mocked on social media for describing a programme that some people didn;t like the sound of as "eagerly anticipated". I think it is fair, however, to describe the new series of Inside No. 9 as eagerly anticipated without risking a big lawsuit landing in my inbox with a virtual thwack.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

Anthology series Inside No. 9 only gets weirder and takes more risks the longer it goes on. Three cheers for an audacious return.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

A bewildering and dramatic amuse-bouche.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

Silly, often childish and yet dexterous and smart, this was writers Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton at their best.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith return with a new season of their anthology series, and it's a gloriously clever take on heist movies.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 10th May 2021

If you want televised theatre, watch Inside No. 9

Reservoir Dogs meets Benny Hill via Fleabag - Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's series returns with a madcap genre-busting heist flick.

Benji Wilson, The Telegraph, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

The new series gets off to a strong start with a very silly (but undeniably fun) premiere.

David Craig, Radio Times, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review

Shearsmith and Pemberton are back on scintillating form with their new set of darkly comic half hours.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th May 2021

Inside No. 9 review: Wuthering Heist

The first episode of Season 6 is the perfect way to reassure any doubters that the show is as fresh as ever.

Nick Bartlett, Critical Popcorn, 10th May 2021

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