Inside No. 9

Inside No 9: One Removed review

This was an episode to admire rather than belly-laugh. Once Removed was a farcical half-hour of murder and diminishing confusion.

Another perfectly constructed Swiss watch of comedy horror from Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, also starring Monica Dolan and Emilia Fox. This time, they manufacture ornate and macabre chaos out of a house move. The story is told in reverse, so bewildering early scenes give way to a gradual revelation of means and motives. All eventually becomes clear(ish), but don't be surprised if you feel like starting again from the beginning as the credits roll.

Inside No 9: Once Removed preview

With another great episode tonight, this year's series of Inside No 9 is shaping up to be the best yet - and that from an already strong baseline. As always, this preview won't contain any major spoilers, but if you want to be completely surprised, click away now.

Inside No. 9: Series 4, Episode 3 - Once Removed review

Inside No. 9 episodes are known for having at least one twist, but Once Removed has so many twists and turns it is hard to know where to start.

Inside No 9 review: Memento meets farce

Just when you think Inside No 9 has seen it all, along comes an episode with a gun hidden in an oven mitt, attempted smothering with bubble-wrap, and a dementia-stricken father who thinks he's Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Inside No. 9 series 4 episode 3 review: Once Removed

Inside No. 9 winds back the clock in a cleverly structured episode that keeps the audience guessing.

Inside No 9 series 4 episode 3 review: Once Removed

And so when the episode ends, you're left marvelling at all the little clues that have been littered throughout the half hour.

Inside No 9 review: this is criminally underappreciated

Let's hope the makers of last year's flop BBC drama Rellik were watching, taking notes and hanging their heads in shame. Inside No. 9 (BBC Two) just provided a masterclass in how to tell a crime story backwards.

Inside No. 9 interview

As with League Of Gentlemen, Reece says the real satisfaction is knowing viewers are going to have a delicious surprise: "There's always that pennydropping moment," he laughs.