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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
  • U&Dave / BBC Two
  • 1988 - 2020
  • 74 episodes (13 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.

  • Due to return for Untitled three-part special
  • Series IV, Episode 4 repeated Monday at 1am on U&Dave

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Red Dwarf XII episode 4 review: Mechocracy

With Mechocracy, Red Dwarf XII delivers a contender for the first bonafide classic episode of the Dave era.

Mark Harrison, Den Of Geek, 26th October 2017

Mechocracy review

The best episode of the season so far - very funny but also very satisfying, with the gags flowing naturally from the storyline.

Dave Golder, Mym Buzz, 26th October 2017

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

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