Red Dwarf

Science fiction sitcom based in space. The crew aboard the damaged mining spaceship Red Dwarf are doomed to drift in space for the rest of eternity

Another comedy also has this name.

Red Dwarf (1996, World Service)

Genre: Sitcom
Broadcast: 1988 - 2020
Channels: Dave, BBC Two
Episodes: 74 (12 series)
Creators: Rob Grant and Doug Naylor
Starring: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Norman Lovett, Hattie Hayridge, Chloë Annett, Clare Grogan and others
Writers: Doug Naylor and Rob Grant
Directors: Ed Bye, Andy de Emmony, Doug Naylor, Rob Grant and Juliet May
Producers: Ed Bye, Doug Naylor, Rob Grant, Hilary Bevan Jones, Justin Judd, Jo Howard, Helen Norman, Richard Naylor and Kerry Waddell

Following a catastrophic leak of radiation aboard mining space ship Red Dwarf, technician Dave Lister finds himself as the last living human. Having been held in a form of suspended animation known as stasis at the time of the leak he was shielded from its fatal effects whilst all of his colleagues were turned into piles of dust.

Now, some 3 million years later with background radiation at a safe level, the ship's computer Holly has revived him in readiness for the long journey home. However, Dave's not quite alone: his arch-nemesis and workmate, Rimmer, survives as a Hologram; as does a descendant of Lister's own pet cat, called Cat; and Kryten, an emotionless android.

Red Dwarf follows their adventures across the universe as they attempt to get back to Earth and discover whether Lister really is the last surviving human being.

The Promised Land: full trailer

Production Details

Production companies

Also known as

Red Dwarf I (Other official name)
Red Dwarf II (Other official name)
Red Dwarf III (Other official name)
Red Dwarf IV (Other official name)
Red Dwarf V (Other official name)
Red Dwarf VI (Other official name)
Red Dwarf VII (Other official name)
Red Dwarf VIII (Other official name)
Red Dwarf IX (Other official name)
Red Dwarf X (Other official name)
Red Dwarf XI (Other official name)
Red Dwarf XII (Other official name)
Red Dwarf XIII (Other official name)
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (Other official name)
Red Dwaf: Back To Earth (Other official name)

Soundtrack

Music composed by Howard Goodall.

Laugh track

Yes and no; it varies

Broadcast details

First broadcast: Monday 15th February 1988 on BBC Two at 9pm
Last new broadcast: Thursday 9th April 2020 on Dave at 9pm
Last repeat: Saturday 24th April 2021 at 6:00pm

Website links

Official Website
The official homepage for the sci-fi comedy series.
BBC Homepage
The old BBC homepage for Red Dwarf, which has now not been updated for a number of years.
The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club
For all fans of the classic sci-fi sitcom.
@RedDwarfHQ
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