Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith to pen 12 more episodes

Inside No. 9 will return for two more series, the BBC has announced.

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will create 12 more half-hour episodes in their acclaimed anthology series, again with each set in a different location and with a different tone.

In a statement the pair said: ‘In the greatest plot twist ever, the BBC have commissioned another two series from us, taking Inside No. 9 to series 9.

‘Since 2014 it has been the greatest gift to conjure these stories into being and we are thrilled there's still an appetite for more. What horrible surprises are there left to uncover? We remain as delighted and curious as you to find out.’

The announcement  follows tonight’s broadcast of the series seven finale, Wise Owl, which drew upon 1970s animated public information films for inspiration. The new episodes will again be made by BBC Studios Comedy Productions.

Executive producer Josh Cole said: ‘Reece and Steve are extraordinary talents. Very few comedies reach nine series, and even fewer scale the hare-raising heights of Inside No. 9. We’re delighted to be making two more series of a true comedy classic.’

Last month it was revealed that Inside No. 9 was being remade for an American audience by streaming service Amazon Freevee.

The original was named best scripted comedy at the 2021 Bafta Awards, with Pemberton receiving the accolade for best male performance.

• All previous episodes of Inside No. 9 are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer with the companion podcast Inside... Inside No. 9 on BBC Sounds.

Made by: BBC Studios Comedy Productions
Created and written by: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton
Executive Producers: Josh Cole and Adam Tandy
Producer: Kim Crowther
Commissioning editor for the BBC: Seb Barwell.

Published: 1 Jun 2022