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Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room

  • Episode aired Jan 9, 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 29m
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2.5K
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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith in Inside No. 9 (2014)
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It's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese and Crackers. Until now - and one l... Read allIt's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese and Crackers. Until now - and one last gig in front of an invited audience.It's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese and Crackers. Until now - and one last gig in front of an invited audience.

  • Director
    • Graeme Harper
  • Writers
    • Steve Pemberton
    • Reece Shearsmith
  • Stars
    • Reece Shearsmith
    • Steve Pemberton
    • Sian Gibson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Graeme Harper
    • Writers
      • Steve Pemberton
      • Reece Shearsmith
    • Stars
      • Reece Shearsmith
      • Steve Pemberton
      • Sian Gibson
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Leanne
    • Director
      • Graeme Harper
    • Writers
      • Steve Pemberton
      • Reece Shearsmith
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    8Sleepin_Dragon

    Funny and moving, really liked this one.

    Bernie Winter's Dressing Room is a classic episode from Pemberton and Shearsmith, this show has the ability to make you laugh, and the ability to move you. I find the show at its best when it manages to surprise you unexpectedly, and with the appearance of Len's daughter they really did manage to do just that. I felt it had remnants of The Twelve days of Christine, both in the way it moves you and in the general delivery, though not quite up to that standard (let's face it not much is) it was still a definite success. Shearsmith and Pemberton were both superb, flawless delivery, two very, very good actors and performers, they managed to capture the characters beautifully. Those that didn't like this one, I'm sure subsequent watches will show this one's a grower.
    10unitedsmith

    Wow. So far the best Inside No.9 I've seen.

    This Mark's two firsts for me. First time watching Inside no.9, thanks to this Covid19 lockdown, and first time I've written an IMDB review, because thos episode was such perfection. I'm really enjoying Inside number 9. Episodes like The Bill and The 12 days of Chrissie are standout favourites for me, but THIS episode, takes the crown so far. The acting = perfect The 'story' = perfect The inside number 9 factor = perfect I was absolutly blown away with this episode, truly cannot praise this enough. Take a bow guys ! Thanks you for creating such incredible tv
    10reubenw123

    My favourite episode.

    Amazing and emotional! Really captivates what this show is all about in a well-filmed taste-full episode! 10/10!
    10bullseyemonster

    Childhood Memories

    Without a doubt, my favourite episode of Inside No. 9. Must have seen it 100 times and it still has me in tears. It reminds me of the old comedy duos of the 80's like Cannon and Ball and Little and Large.
    10matthewbyrne-96183

    Ten out of nine

    Rod Hull and Emu; Bob Carolgees and Spit the dog; The Crankees. It wasn't so long ago that these acts drew large audiences. Bernie Cliftons Dressing room works so well because the sketches performed both mock that era while bringing genuine laughs. We are treated to the clowning and comedy skills of Pemberton, as well as the pair's writing skills. This episode has everything and is stands up to repeated viewing better than the other great number 9s.

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      Reece Shearsmith's character makes a reference to dressing up like Tina Turner with ping pong balls for eyes; an action carried out by one of Sheersmith's characters in Psychoville.
    • Connections
      Featured in The South Bank Show: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith (2019)

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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