Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV
Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

  • TV sitcom
  • Dave / BBC Two
  • 1988 - 2020
  • 74 episodes (12 series)

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. Stars Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Norman Lovett and more.

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Red Dwarf XII proves ratings success

Red Dwarf XII has attracted, in all, 700,800 viewers according to official figures. That makes it the top rated non-public service broadcasted scripted show of its week. In fact, it was third overall amongst subscription service channels, trailing only two different football matches on Sky Sports.

Cult Box, 24th October 2017

Red Dwarf XII episode 3 review: Timewave

We'd go so far as to say it's the worst since the Dave era began with Back To Earth.

Mark Harrison, Den Of Geek, 20th October 2017

TV Review: Red Dwarf XII Episode 2

Despite the many strengths of the comedic themes, the characters could have been fresher at times.

Simon Wiedemann, Howl Sanctuary, 20th October 2017

Red Dwarf XII episode 1 review: Cured

In the opening episode of Red Dwarf's twelfth series, the crew encounter some of history's most infamous villains who have supposedly been cured of their evil.

Sophie Davies, Cult Box, 19th October 2017

Red Dwarf Siliconia review

The episode doesn't truly capitalise on its main strength - Lister, Cat and Rimmer as mechanoids.

Dave Golder, Mym Buzz, 19th October 2017

Red Dwarf XII - Siliconia review

When news about Red Dwarf XI first came through, the first image used to illustrate the series was from this episode: featuring a "Krytenised" crew.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 19th October 2017

Outfit from Spaced appears in Red Dwarf XII

For reasons we've been unable to fathom, Ziggy Bryson's (played by Extras star Jamie Chapman) outfit of a military inspired, bulbous pink dress with a plumed helmet to match will be recognisable to any diehard fans of Spaced - the cult classic sitcom from Simon Pegg & Jessica Hynes. Yes, it's none other than that of non-gender specific conceptual artist Vulva (David Walliams)!

The Velvet Onion, 19th October 2017

Timewave review

After the rather frenetic first two episodes of Series XII - bursting with ideas and gags but not always narrative cohesion - "Timewave" is a slower-paced affair. This is no bad thing.

Dave Golder, Mym Buzz, 19th October 2017

Red Dwarf cast and co-creator interview

We interview Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn, Danny John-Jules and Doug Naylor about Red Dwarf XII and more...

Rob Leane, Den Of Geek, 18th October 2017

How Red Dwarf became classic comedy, wobbly sets & all

The classic sitcom has been enjoying a revival of sorts on the BBC: Still Open All Hours, a Keeping Up Appearances prequel, and now even a new series of Porridge (surely a crime in itself). Meanwhile, three million years into deep space - or as it's better known, the comedy channel Dave - Red Dwarf is re-launching for its 12th series. Unlike those other sitcoms though, Red Dwarf, which first aired in February 1988, has never really been away.

Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 12th October 2017

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