TV series
An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.
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An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'.
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Episode 1
Lawrence arranges a reunion with his old university friends at a remote lake. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, and as they strike out across the lake, the conversation takes them into choppier waters.
Guest stars Mark Gatiss, Diane Morgan, Patrice Naiambana, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton
Episode 2
Alan Curtis is a new teacher at a small village primary school in rural Wales. Passionate about teaching, Alan throws himself into the new job but finds himself overshadowed by his charismatic and much-loved predecessor, Mr King.
Guest stars Elin Owen, Rosie Ekenna, Annette Badland, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Episode 3
Hard-as-nails Detective Inspector Katrina, a divorcee and single mum, is determined to crack the case of the missing boy. But there’s also her drinking, her love life and her inner demons. She doesn’t want help, but it turns up anyway.
Guest stars Sophie Okonedo, Robin Weaver, Siobhan Redmond, Coco-Lili Hoder, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Episode 4
Shane and Clifford have a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. If he won’t pay them the money, they’ll snip her ears off to prove they mean business. Everything in the plan depends on everyone playing their part right to the end. It’s totally foolproof - isn’t it?
Directed by Al CampbellGuest stars Daniel Mays, Daisy Haggard, Jason Isaacs, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton
Episode 5
Helen and her teenage son Zach don’t really get on, until a random act of kindness brings the mysterious Bob to their front door. He seems to understand their problems and offers to help. But what effect will spending time with this kindly stranger have on their lives?
Directed by Kieron J. WalshGuest stars Noah Valentine, Jessica Hynes, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Episode 6
Everyone remembers the Wise Owl, of course. The bossy cartoon bird keeping children safe back in the 1970s. Those old information films had a lasting effect on all of us - especially Ronnie, who has spent his entire life trying to do the right thing. But what is right? And what is wrong?
Directed by Louise HooperGuest stars Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Georgie Glenn, Ron Cook, Dylan Hall
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Luke PasqualinoLee
Ophelia LovibondRachel
Julian Rhind-TuttMark
Anna ChancellorElizabeth
Marc WoottonJohn
Ben WillbondJeremy
Timothy WestAndrew
Denis LawsonGerald
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC ComedyUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios ComedyUnited Kingdom
