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Red Dwarf. Doug Naylor. Copyright: Joe Pepler / PinPep
Doug Naylor

Doug Naylor

  • Writer, producer and script editor

Doug Naylor features

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC TV

Red Dwarf VI retrospective: Cowboys and Emmys

Wednesday 4th December 2024

The sixth series of Red Dwarf saw the show at its pinnacle, receiving not just popular acclaim but an Emmy award.

The cast of the Red Dwarf USA pilot TV

Red Dwarf USA: Failure to launch

Friday 1st November 2024

Continuing a series of deep-dive articles looking at sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, we turn to the ill-fated early 90s adaptation of the programme for US television.

Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Credit: BBC TV

Red Dwarf V retrospective: Back to reality

Saturday 5th October 2024

The tumultuous production of Series V saw Red Dwarf nevertheless produce some of its most iconic episodes.

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

Red Dwarf IV retrospective: Sci-fi phenomenon

Sunday 1st September 2024

Series IV, broadcast early in 1991, saw the cult comedy balloon into a bona-fide sci-fi phenomenon with some all-time fan favourite episodes.

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC TV

Red Dwarf III retrospective: Hitting the big time

Thursday 1st August 2024

The third series of cult sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf brought with it more than a few changes, propelling the sitcom to wider success.

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

Red Dwarf II retrospective

Monday 1st July 2024

BCG hops aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf for a trawl through the sci-fi sitcom's second series, moving from cult hit towards mainstream classic.

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Features

Launching Red Dwarf: Series I retrospective

Thursday 1st February 2024

A look back at the creation of Red Dwarf. The sci-fi sitcom nearly launched with a very different cast.

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