'The finest writing in the land. Limitless, joyous and terrifying' - RUSSELL T. DAVIES Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's darkly comedic creations are an endlessly dazzling masterclass in storytelling. Inside No. 9: The Scripts features every episode from Series 4-6 of the award-winning BBC2 anthology, including the live Halloween special and an original foreword for each series from the show's creators. 'One of the best pieces of British television in years' - INDEPENDENT

The ultimate companion to unlock what lurks Inside No. 9 Welcome, reader, to the experience of a lifetime: a behind-the-scenes tour of the remarkable Bafta award-winning series. This show-by-show guide reveals the genesis of each episode's idea through to the scripting, casting, design, direction, and production - where you'll have access to the minds and imaginations of creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Filled with the show's dark humour and behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills, mood boards and concept drawings, you'll find yourself delighted and disturbed in equal measure. Every episode from the first five series will be covered by interviews with key creatives and discussion of the inspiration and creation behind every moment. Are you ready to step through the door marked No. 9?

'The joy of these scripts is in being able to appreciate the craft and ambition involved in the sharpness of the dialogue, the cunning of the plotting, and the desire never to repeat themselves, as Pemberton and Shearsmith build each episode into a miniaturist treasure. A must for anyone who wants to write for television, or who just wants to see how the magic is done.' - NEIL GAIMAN Take a further peek behind the door marked 'number 9' as the scripts from series 1-3 are collected here for the first time. An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, read how each 30-minute self-contained story with new characters and new settings, sprang to life from the page. Each series is prefaced by a foreword from the show creators, giving readers and fans behind-the-scenes insight to this creative phenomenon. It is a beautifully written series, some stories comic, some tragic, all highly original and inventive. As well as Steve and Reece, it has featured guest appearances from a plethora well-known actors including Jack Whitehall, Peter Kay, Sheridan Smith, Gemma Arterton, Keeley Hawes, Alison Steadman, Conleth Hill, and David Morrissey. Relive the show's every enjoyable moment down to the stage directions with Inside No. 9: The Scripts: Series 1-3.

Terry McDonough directs this made-for-TV biopic exploring the origins of the popular British sci-fi series 'Doctor Who'. Set in 1963, the feature finds actor William Hartnell (David Bradley) frustrated at being typecast as an unthinking enforcer and producer Verity Lambert (Jessica Raine) dismayed at her inability to make an impression in the male-dominated media. The involvement of Hartnell and Lambert in a new TV show called 'Doctor Who' marks a turning point in the career of both, offering them the opportunity to contribute to the creative growth of a production that quickly captures the imagination of the public. Sacha Dhawan, Lesley Manville and Brian Cox are among the co-stars.

The complete third series of the BBC comedy anthology written by and starring 'League of Gentlemen' creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode is a stand-alone comedy set behind the doors of a different house number nine on a British street. The various characters explored include a family on a festive, alpine holiday who learn about the Devil of Christmas, a group of friends out for a nice meal, a pair who compete over a crossword puzzle and a group attending a private viewing at an art gallery. Guest stars appearing in this series include Jessica Raine, Philip Glenister, Fiona Shaw and Derek Jacobi. The episodes are: 'The Devil of Christmas', 'The Bill', 'The Riddle of the Sphinx', 'Empty Orchestra', 'Diddle Diddle Dumpling' and 'Private View'.

BBC comedy anthology series written by and starring 'League of Gentlemen' creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode is a standalone comedy set behind the doors of a different house number nine on a British street. The scenarios explored include an engagement party where the door to a disused room has been left unlocked, a fumbling burglary attempt and a babysitter's night of terror. Guest stars on the show include Helen McCrory, Gemma Arterton, Luke Pasqualino, Katherine Parkinson, Oona Chaplin, Julia Davis, Anna Chancellor, Tamsin Greig and Tim Key. The episodes are: 'Sardines', 'A Quiet Night In', 'Tom and Gerri', 'Last Gasp', 'The Understudy' and 'The Harrowing'.

All six episodes from the first series of the surreal BBC dark comedy, written by and starring Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Chris (Reeves) and Carl (Mortimer) are two estranged brothers who have not seen each other for 15 years, but who join up out of Carl's desperation to find his missing son. Heading towards the town of Catterick, the last place he was seen, the two brothers begin a nightmarish journey on the margins of contemporary Britain. On the way they meet a sinister B & B proprietor (Matt Lucas), a psychotic mass murderer, and become involved in an ongoing police investigation into a shooting at a car dealership.

Full-cast dramatisations of seven of Ruth Rendell's tense psychological thrillers. This collection includes: The Bridesmaid: A beautiful stone statue and her living double lead Philip into a nightmare of obsession and murder. Going Wrong: Besotted with his childhood sweetheart, Leonora, psychopathic Guy Curran will do anything to make her his. King Solomon's Carpet: London's Underground links a group of misfit housemates and is the catalyst for a devastating crime in this compelling tale, written under the pseudonym Barbara Vine. People Don't Do Such Things: A suburban couple befriend a charismatic novelist, but their relationship soon slips into sinister territory. The Fever Tree: On safari in South Africa, Ford and Tricia find the tensions in their marriage exacerbated by the unforgiving wilderness. The Dreadful Day of Judgment: Clearing up an abandoned cemetery, John, Gilly and Marlon's personal demons come to the fore. Thornapple: Poison enthusiast James becomes captivated by the ruthless Meribel on a visit to her wealthy aunt. Among the casts of these seven suspenseful adaptations are Jamie Glover, Mark Strong, Reece Shearsmith, Paul Rhys, Danny Sapani and Juliet Aubrey. Duration: 7 hours approx.

Comedy horror starring Andy Serkis and Reece Shearsmith as two brothers who kidnap a crime boss's daughter and hold her for ransom in a secluded country cottage. Everything seems to be going to plan, but the brothers hadn't counted on a couple of things - firstly, that their hostage, Tracey (Jennifer Ellison), would put up so much of a fight, and secondly, that their dimwitted accomplice, Andrew (Steven O'Donnell), would be followed to the cottage by a group of bloodthirsty henchmen. To make matters worse, the owner of the seemingly abandoned cottage returns and it turns out he has a murderous temper and a bitter hatred of trespassers.

Psychoville is the award-winning, dark, twisted comedy bought to us by Reece Sheersmith and Steve Pemberton, two of The League of Gentlemen.

Over the two series we follow the fortunes or mis-fortunes of a bizarre bunch of characters including; Mr Lomax, a blind toy collector. Mr Jelly – the clown of a hundred hands (well, 13, but who’s counting). Maureen and David Sourbutts, a serial killer obsessed mother and son duo. Joy Aston – a midwife with an unhealthy obsession with a toy doll and her husband George. Robert the Panto Dwarf. Hattie, a make up artist who once did Bonnie Tyler’s eyeliner, Jeremy the over zealous Librarian and many, many more.

The collection contains all the episodes from both series 1 and 2 plus the 2010 Halloween special.