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.

Video clips

Making time travel funny

Sci-fi and comedy may be a tricky mix, but when done well the results can be spectacular. Here is a BFI panel featuring Red Dwarf writer Rob Grant, exec producer Paul Jackson, director Ed Bye and Timewasters creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor. It hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.

Ed Bye, Rob Grant & Paul Jackson Q&A

Red Dwarf director Ed Bye, co-writer Rob Grant and executive producer Paul Jackson talk about making the sitcom.

The Promised Land - first five minutes

A sneak peek at the first 5 minutes of brand new Red Dwarf "The Promised Land".

The Promised Land: full trailer

The trailer for the Red Dwarf special.

Holly returns

Rimmer finds Holly when he skips between dimensions.

No need to panic

Lister and Cat have no need to panic.

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