Inside No. 9 confirms return for special documentary this Christmas

As a long-time aficionado of dark comedies and a devoted follower of Inside No. 9, I must say that the announcement of a documentary, Inside No. 9: The Party’s Over, has filled my heart with an odd mix of melancholy and excitement.


Though enthusiasts might feel disheartened by the absence of a tenth season for Inside No. 9, it’s premature to say goodbye to this intriguing dark comedy show at this point in time.

It’s now officially scheduled for release during the holiday season – a brand new documentary titled “Inside No. 9: The Party’s Over” has recently been unveiled, offering viewers an exclusive look at the making of the series.

Based on the summary, this documentary recounts the tale of one of television’s most intriguing and acclaimed comedies. It includes insights from cast members and numerous behind-the-scenes, unguarded instances with creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

During the production of the last season of the award-winning series, cameras were allowed everywhere – in the writers’ rooms, makeup trailers, prop storage, and even during set design. This extensive documentation makes for a fitting goodbye to the show.

At present, there’s no announced release date for Inside No. 9: The Party’s Over, but since the BBC will be confirming their Christmas schedules shortly, we can look forward to catching the documentary special around the holiday season.

We do know, though, that it will be airing on BBC Two and iPlayer.

For a while now, we haven’t gone without Inside No. 9 for too long, as season 9 wrapped up in May this very year. It’s been quite an extended journey for the show, which has undeniably been brought to life by the imaginative brains of Shearsmith and Pemberton.

As the show’s creators, the duo were strongly committed to reaching an impressive ninth season, however, Inside No. 9 concluded its run after that point.

Initially, Pemberton informed TopMob that the show was ending: “I don’t feel we regret making this decision. Symbolically, it’s our private joke – nine seasons of Inside No. 9. It could have ended after five seasons, but we were committed to reach that milestone.

Back in May, it was additionally revealed that they were planning to bring the series “Inside No. 9” to the theater stage. Specifically, a production called “Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright” is scheduled to debut on the West End next year.

The presentation will blend classic characters and storylines from the nine-season series, but also promises fresh content for enthusiasts to enjoy.

As the announcement of our West End production was made, Pemberton and Shearsmith shared: “We’re simultaneously crafting the script while it’s being sold, and we’re confident that both long-time fans and newcomers will find a wealth of fresh content and exciting surprises.

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2024-11-26 15:07