Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf returns to the BBC, docking at iPlayer

The enduring comedy, set aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf , arrives in full on the BBC iPlayer.  Although it might seem difficult to believe, the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf is 35 years old! The show, which chronicles the adventures of Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) and Cat (Danny John-Jules), began on BBC Two back … >

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The Brittas Empire: now Chris Barrie suggests a revival

Early next month, the writer and cast of The Brittas Empire are reuniting to reopen the Ringwood Recreation Centre. This is the centre that doubled for the exterior and swimming pool scenes in the show, as we reported here. However, in a new interview with Metro, the show’s title star, Chris Barrie, has suggested that … >

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‘Red Dwarf XI’ Episode 2 review: ‘Samsara’ doesn’t quite live up to its premise

The second episode of the long-running sci-fi sitcom’s latest season doesn’t quite live up to its premise. In ‘Samsara’ the crew find an escape pod, but discover that its two human passengers, Barker and Green, have been mysteriously vaporised just moments earlier. They explore a nearby crashed ship in search of answers, only for Lister … >

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‘Red Dwarf XI’ Episode 1 review: The boys are back in ‘Twentica’

The boys from the Dwarf are back in this ambitious, enjoyable opener to the long-running sci-fi comedy’s eleventh season. ‘Twentica’ sees the gang travel back in time to an alternative version of 1950s America, in which technology – including mechanoid Kryten and hologram Rimmer – has been outlawed by time-hopping Simulants wanting to control the … >

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Dave confirms start date for new season of ‘Red Dwarf’

The eleventh season of Red Dwarf will begin on Dave next month. Original cast members Craig Charles (Lister), Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Kryten (Robert Llewellyn) are all back for the six new episodes. Pre-order Red Dwarf XI on Amazon here. The first episode of Red Dwarf XI will air at 9pm on … >

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‘Red Dwarf’ to return for two new seasons in 2016 and 2017

Two new seasons of Red Dwarf have been confirmed by Dave. Red Dwarf XI will air next year, followed by Red Dwarf XII in 2017. Original cast members Craig Charles (Lister), Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Kryten (Robert Llewellyn) will all be back. Watch the official announcement… Red Dwarf XI was planned to … >

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