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A Random Act of Kindness
Episode 5 of 6
Helen and her teenage son Zach don鈥檛 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?
On TV
Thu 15 Oct 2026
22:00
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Inside No. 9: Random Acts of Kindness
Duration: 00:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rudolph | Reece Shearsmith |
| Bob | Steve Pemberton |
| Helen | Jessica Hynes |
| Zach | Noah Valentine |
| Director | Kieron Walsh |
| Writer | Steve Pemberton |
| Writer | Reece Shearsmith |
| Producer | Kim Crowther |
| Executive Producer | Josh Cole |
| Executive Producer | Adam Tandy |
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