Topic: Inside No. 9 - BBC2 New series starts 10th May 2021

[Ziltoid]

Itll be on iplayer im sure. Not seen yet. Cant wait, the Christmas one was excellent.

[Buck Pete]

Itll be on iplayer im sure. Not seen yet. Cant wait, the Christmas one was excellent.

The Christmas one is series 3 episode 1 and the only one on demand ATM Zilt.  I missed that one too so just downloaded it and will watch tonight.

Episode 2 is up already at the usual torrent outlets but as you say, Iplayer will have it later today or tomorrow.

[jediwarrior]

Really enjoyed last nights episode. Can't say too much as don't want to spoil things for people.

[jimbo1962]

Just watched it..best writing on British TV, bit 70s derivative, but very funny

[Ziltoid]

Well I watched the "paying the bill" one and loved it. Let my eldest watch it who thought it was brilliant.

[Buck Pete]

Just watched 'paying the bill' - brilliant

Shearsmith and Pemberton are genius writers.

[Riquende]

Brilliant tale, but I wasn't entirely sure what the very last scene was supposed to mean.

[Buck Pete]

Brilliant tale, but I wasn't entirely sure what the very last scene was supposed to mean.

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They led you to believe they were going to kill Philip Glenisters character because he had uncovered their scam.  Then the very last shot lightens the mood and reveals that instead they had recruited him into their con on the next unsuspecting person 

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[Buck Pete]

Actually just thinking. Where did the number 9 feature in this weeks episode?

Can't recall it.

[Alan_X]

Actually just thinking. Where did the number 9 feature in this weeks episode?

Can't recall it.

It's name of the restaurant right at the beginning.

[Craig S]

It's name of the restaurant right at the beginning.

The name was also on the top of the bill, you could see it several times.

The hare was on a shelf in a cabinet at the very start: http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/inside-no-9/47261/inside-no-9-did-you-spot-this-hidden-detail-in-every-episode

[Buck Pete]

AH cheers lads. I missed the first few seconds so missed the restaurant name.  Will also be good fun spotting the Hare from now on.

I've just watched the first two episodes of season 1. Absolutely brilliant.  The one with the 2 burglers was superb and very funny.  Nice appearance from Oona Chaplin too.

Spotting the famous actors in the episodes is good fun.  Tim Key was in the very first episode from 2014.  I only knew it was him due to his voice. He has lost a shit load of weight between then and now.

The actor who plays Solomon Coop (aid to the Prince) in Taboo was one of the diners last night

[Riquende]

Spoiler

They led you to believe they were going to kill Philip Glenisters character because he had uncovered their scam.  Then the very last shot lightens the mood and reveals that instead they had recruited him into their con on the next unsuspecting person 

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Yeah, it was either that or he was being forced into it, but I wasn't clear which and neither made much sense. But great up until then. And it's not like they're afraid of a downbeat ending, because

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I just watched the Christmas one after totally missing it when it was on. Beautiful twist at the end, and they really nailed the 70s feel. Thing about this show is that you're continually aware that the rug is going to be pulled away from you somewhere, but it's still a challenge to work out just in what way it's going to go.

[Buck Pete]

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Yeah, it was either that or he was being forced into it, but I wasn't clear which and neither made much sense. But great up until then. And it's not like they're afraid of a downbeat ending, because

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Not sure why he would be forced into it?  His credit card got refused earlier in the episode. Glenister was just a bit of a southern gob-shite pretending he was rich.  He probably needed the cash the scam would generate.

Thought the ending was great personally and was light-hearted as we initially thought the other 3 were going to kill him to keep him quiet.

Alot of the inside number 9 episode have sinister endings. This one was a happy ending for all involved (except the guy at the end getting scammed )

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[Craig S]

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Not sure why he would be forced into it?  His credit card got refused earlier in the episode. Glenister was just a bit of a southern gob-shite pretending he was rich.  He probably needed the cash the scam would generate.

Thought the ending was great personally and was light-hearted as we initially thought the other 3 were going to kill him to keep him quiet.

Alot of the inside number 9 episode have sinister endings. This one was a happy ending for all involved (except the guy at the end getting scammed )

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The credit card didn't get refused mate, that was part of the con. She just said it was declined, to move the sting to the next stage. He doesn't look at the chip & pin machine. They start protesting him not to call the nanny before he goes for the amex. If he pays, then they never get the knife.

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[Buck Pete]

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The credit card didn't get refused mate, that was part of the con. She just said it was declined, to move the sting to the next stage. He doesn't look at the chip & pin machine. They start protesting him not to call the nanny before he goes for the amex. If he pays, then they never get the knife.

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AH yes. Of course

cheers

I suppose Riquende does have a point as to why the end shot.

[Jake]

There's a Christmas episode I missed??! Brilliant

[Shepnois]

Caught up with the latest episode, these guys never let you down another supreme 30mins of TV, excellent writing and acting as always. They're filming Series 4 at the moment so we've got lots more episodes to look forward to!

[sideshowme]

very good episode, even though it was pretty obvious what was going on from about halfway through.  i think i can just about ignore that terrible final scene and relish the quality of the writing and acting throughout the rest of it.

the xmas episode was superb though.

[Crosby Nick]

New one just about to start.

[Buck Pete]

Last nights episode was quite good.  Steve Pemberton really is a fucking good actor. Not sure how he ended up in Benidorm like (money probably!!).

Nice to see Alexandra Roach feature last night. She was brilliant in C4's 'Utopia'

[TheRedBaron]

I might be a bit slow but what was the connection between his middle name 'Hector' and 'RIP NHS'?

[Nitramdorf]

I might be a bit slow but what was the connection between his middle name 'Hector' and 'RIP NHS'?

I'd like to know too, wound it back three time sand still didn't see any connection.

[Riquende]

Google says the NHS refers to Nigel Hector Sphinx, though Sphinx wasn't his name (can't remember if it said what it was in the episode).

Edit - it was Professor Squires. Nigel Hector Squires.

[Shepnois]

Thought last nights episode was brilliant, one of their best. I'll need to watch it a few more times, I'm sure there is lots of little bits I've missed. Steve put together the Crossroad himself, inspired stuff.

[Buck Pete]

Thought last nights episode was brilliant, one of their best. I'll need to watch it a few more times, I'm sure there is lots of little bits I've missed. Steve put together the Crossroad himself, inspired stuff.

I noticed a credit to a Crossword advisory/analyst in the credits.

Not too say Steve didn't compile it. The adviser probably just well, advised him

Defo need to watch the episode again. So fast moving but very clever.

[Ziltoid]

How's this for a 10 year old?  Any proper swearing etc.  Jack is intrigued by it after i told him they were thrillers with a twist (being the biggest Death in Paradise fan in the UK - he's watched some of them about a dozen times!!)

[Crosby Nick]

How's this for a 10 year old?  Any proper swearing etc.  Jack is intrigued by it after i told him they were thrillers with a twist (being the biggest Death in Paradise fan in the UK - he's watched some of them about a dozen times!!)

As long as lines like "It's wetter than a nun's cucumber" go over his head he should be fine!

[Buck Pete]

Just watched the final episode of series 1 "The Harrowing"

Genuinely fucking scary ending. Surprised they got away with it to be honest!!

Some very funny gags in the episode too, especially from the Goth friend of the babysitter. 

A simply genius series. Love it.

[Ziltoid]

As long as lines like "It's wetter than a nun's cucumber" go over his head he should be fine!

 

I'll watch and then decide, I'll know when to cough then.

[Ray K]

I noticed a credit to a Crossword advisory/analyst in the credits.

Not too say Steve didn't compile it. The adviser probably just well, advised him

Defo need to watch the episode again. So fast moving but very clever.

It was yesterday's Guardian Cryptic crossword
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27132

Steve Pemberton set it, with help from the Guardian's usual bloke.

[Buck Pete]

It was yesterday's Guardian Cryptic crossword
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27132

Steve Pemberton set it, with help from the Guardian's usual bloke.

Dear me Ray

Just look at some of the comments from the stuffy Guardian Readers in relation to the crossword being on the TV show.

The phrase "Miserable. boring c*nts" come to mind.

[RedSince86]

As long as lines like "It's wetter than a nun's cucumber" go over his head he should be fine!

I laughed out loud at that line last night...Brilliant!!!

[Ziltoid]

Good job I fucking watched it before the fuck words were spouted, etc. Think it might be a tad over board for a 10 year old.

Was good though 

[Crosby Nick]

Good job I fucking watched it before the fuck words were spouted, etc. Think it might be a tad over board for a 10 year old.

Was good though 

Think the last five minutes would have been too dark for him on reflection!

[Buck Pete]

Think the last five minutes would have been too dark for him on reflection!

The last 5 minutes of last nights is like a sunny summer afternoon compared to the last few mins of the Series one finale.

Check it out Nick if you can.

[Alan_X]

It was yesterday's Guardian Cryptic crossword
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27132

Steve Pemberton set it, with help from the Guardian's usual bloke.

Watching  it now and recognised the clues  - I do the Guardian crossword everyday.

[Elzar]

Great episode. Could it be possible the RIP NHS was a sly political insert, as well as his initials?

[Alan_X]

Great episode. Could it be possible the RIP NHS was a sly political insert, as well as his initials?

Pemberton said no.

[TheRedBaron]

Pemberton said no.

Surely it must be? Why else choose those initials.