Danny John-Jules

Everything to know about the six ages of Red Dwarf

It's been four years since the last new episode of sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf graced our screens. Now it's back, with the first of two new series premiering on Dave on 22nd September. But those of you unfamiliar with this comedy gem (and there must be at least a couple of you) may wonder what all the fuss is about, and who are those strange middle-aged men hanging round in space? Well, now we can enlighten you...

Red Dwarf XI, episode 1: Twentica - review

It has been a strong start to the series and hopefully the rest of Series XI will continue in the same vein.

Red Dwarf XI, episode one review

As always with Dwarf, the jokes are a mix of the smart and the dumb, with quips about quantum mechanics tempered with daft jokes about Kryten's nipple attachments of banter aimed at the uptight Rimmer. Odds are, you already know if you like the Dwarf brand of humour or not, and this is unlikely to change minds either way, but the pace of the narrative keeps things interested.

Review: Red Dwarf XI, Dave, episode one, Twentica

There are lots of things to enjoy here, from the impressive (thought probably v cheap) special effects to Kevin Eldon on superb form as a deadpan alien. The script is peppered with some delicious lines mixing the scientific with the everyday. And you'll never believe where the jump leads have to be attached to kickstart Kryten when his battery flatlines. I wish I could say more but that would spoil the fun. Let's just say it's good to have these intergalactic reprobates back...

Danny John-Jules: Red Dwarf is going old school

Danny John-Jules has promised Red Dwarf fans that Series XI will go back to its early series roots.

Danny John-Jules: 'We're meeting up next week'

Danny John-Jules has revealed that the Red Dwarf cast are to meet up next week.

Radio Times review

This second episode, about the "middle ages" of rock, is even funnier than the first - especially if you're sufficiently middle aged to understand all the 70s and 80s references. There's a greater emphasis on doctored archive footage than on semi-improvised skits this time, but we're treated to an appearance from Noel Edmonds, while Red Dwarf's Danny John-Jules pops up thinly disguised as the ubiquitous Nile Rodgers.

Tom Jones's interminable note-hold and Phil Collins massacring Stairway to Heaven are particular highlights. Be warned, however: there's some fruity language; from Nigel "potty mouth" Havers no less.

Danny John-Jules interview

Jake enjoyed a brief chat with Red Dwarf's Danny John-Jules about playing The Cat, BBC drama Death in Paradise, and more...

Danny John-Jules interview

Digital Spy caught up with the Cat himself, Danny John-Jules, to take a look back on Series X of Red Dwarf.