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Red Dwarf scores record audience

The return of cult sci-fi comedy show Red Dwarf pulled in the highest ratings ever for digital channel Dave over the Easter weekend. "Red Dwarf: Back to Earth" attracted more than 2m viewers when its first new episode was screened at 2100 on Good Friday, early figures indicated.

BBC, 15th April 2009

'Red Dwarf' stars are 'best mates'

Robert Llewellyn has revealed his joy at being reunited with his former Red Dwarf co-stars.

Dan French, Digital Spy, 11th April 2009

New 'Red Dwarf' pulls in over 2 million

The return of Red Dwarf for its first new episode in ten years was a huge hit for multichannel Dave last night, according to early ratings figures.

Neil Wilkes, Digital Spy, 11th April 2009

What happened to Red Dwarf?

When Red Dwarf returned this week, after a decade-long hiatus, it became clear that the big issue is not the social acceptability of sci-fi - but simply that this is a pitifully weak revival.

Caitlin Moran, The Times, 11th April 2009

First Look: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth

First things first. It looked amazing. It has been filmed in HD and has dispensed with the laughter track, so, in essence, it looked like a proper film.

Paul Hirons, TV Scoop, 9th April 2009

New 'Red Dwarf' - Is it better than smeg?

Packed with more emotional content than before, and bolstered by a moving performance by Craig Charles as the urine recyc-guzzling last human, Red Dwarf: Back To Earth will hopefully lead on to more adventures from the quartet. The joy of seeing the cast back together is immense, but this good will won't last too long unless some fresh writing blood manages to board Red Dwarf.

Digital Spy, 9th April 2009

Sophie Winkleman injects glamour into Red Dwarf

This attractive rival should certainly bring Red Dwarf's Arnold Rimmer down to earth with a bang. Actress Sophie Winkleman, who is due to marry Lord Freddie Windsor this autumn, will inject some glamour into the cult sci-fi comedy and give uptight hologram Rimmer (Chris Barrie) some stiff competition.

Daily Mail, 9th April 2009

Eureka!: Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

Advances in digital ushered in a new era for Red Dwarf, says co-creator Doug Naylor.

Broadcast, 8th April 2009

Why I Love...Red Dwarf

A long time ago (well, in 1988) on a sound stage far, far away, one of the funniest and most charming British sitcoms of all time was born.

Tom Cole, Radio Times, 6th April 2009

Behind the scenes on Red Dwarf

At the refreshment table, the use of a straw allows Robert Llewellyn, reprising his role as the robot Kryten, to sip coffee without dribbling on to his rubber mask.

Ben Machell, The Times, 4th April 2009

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