Inside No. 9 2014
What is Inside No. 9?
Inside No. 9 is a British black comedy anthology television programme created and written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 53
- Runtime
- 29 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 5, 2014
- Last aired
- Jun 12, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Inside No. 9 is a British black comedy anthology television programme created and written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. The series premiered on BBC Two on 5 February 2014 and concluded on 12 June 2024, spanning nine series and 55 episodes. Each 30-minute episode functions as a self-contained story, featuring new characters and unique settings. The narrative premise centers on a collection of darkly comic, twisted tales, with each installment taking place behind a door marked with the number nine. The genre-mixing series invites viewers into various enigmatic locations, where the creators are joined by a host of guest stars. The tone of the programme is designed to make jaws drop and spines tingle, with the potential for heads to roll. As a production, the show is characterized by its focus on enigmatic storytelling and dark humor, maintaining its format across its decade-long broadcast history on the BBC.
Should you watch it?
“This anthology series presents darkly comic, enigmatic tales set behind doors marked number nine.”
- self-contained stories
- creative storytelling
- variable tone
- dark subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy genre-mixing stories that feature unexpected narrative twists.
The series features dark, twisted themes that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Sardines Feb 5, 2014
- E2 A Quiet Night In Feb 12, 2014
- E3 Tom & Gerri Feb 19, 2014
- E4 Last Gasp Feb 26, 2014
- E5 The Understudy Mar 5, 2014
- E6 The Harrowing Mar 12, 2014
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 La Couchette Mar 26, 2015
- E2 The 12 Days of Christine Apr 2, 2015
- E3 The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge Apr 9, 2015
- E4 Cold Comfort Apr 16, 2015
- E5 Nana's Party Apr 23, 2015
- E6 Seance Time Apr 29, 2015
Season 3 · 5 episodes
- E1 The Bill Feb 21, 2017
- E2 The Riddle of the Sphinx Feb 28, 2017
- E3 Empty Orchestra Mar 7, 2017
- E4 Diddle Diddle Dumpling Mar 14, 2017
- E5 Private View Mar 21, 2017
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Zanzibar Jan 2, 2018
- E2 Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room Jan 9, 2018
- E3 Once Removed Jan 16, 2018
- E4 To Have and To Hold Jan 23, 2018
- E5 And the Winner Is... Jan 30, 2018
- E6 Tempting Fate Feb 6, 2018
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Referee's A W***er Feb 3, 2020
- E2 Death Be Not Proud Feb 10, 2020
- E3 Love's Great Adventure Feb 17, 2020
- E4 Misdirection Feb 24, 2020
- E5 Thinking Out Loud Mar 2, 2020
- E6 The Stakeout Mar 9, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
It is an anthology series where each episode is a self-contained story with new characters and settings.
Who created the series?
The show was created and written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.
How many episodes are there?
The series ran for 9 series consisting of 55 episodes.
When did the show air?
The series aired on BBC Two from 5 February 2014 to 12 June 2024.
What is the tone of the episodes?
The episodes are described as darkly comic and twisted tales.