Red Dwarf

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.

My ambivalence towards the brief return of Red Dwarf for a three-part reunion special has been noted previously, but after seeing the picture of Lister, Rimmer et al wandering down Coronation Street, my heart of ice melted. A little. It looks like a fun catch up with some old friends if truth be told, but I hope that won't stop Doug Naylor writing some lines that are actually funny. Remember, every sitcom needs equal measure of sit and com! But perhaps the world does need the return of Red Dwarf after all. The three-part special continues over the Easter weekend, with various documentaries and clips shows to celebrate being back in the Red one last time.

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.

Eureka!: Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

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

The return of the space slobs

Cult comedy Red Dwarf is returning to TV, 21 years after its initial launch. BBC News pulls on a giant space helmet and goes behind the scenes at Shepperton Studios. Warning: may contain minor plot spoilers.

Rouge awakening

I've got to be honest and say I have conflicting feelings. I'd never call myself a Red Dwarf fan, but I guess I'm enough of a fan to hold an opinion on when I think the original series stopped being truly great. Many of the problems that dogged its latter years are gone, here. There's a cohesive story, for one, and the characters are allowed once more to do - well - just what we want to see them doing. Hey, even the original font is back!

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.

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.

Dwarf is big idea for Chris

Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie wants to bring back the show for a new series after filming the Easter specials.

The return of Red Dwarf

The return of the cult TV sitcom was as much of a surprise to the cast as to the fans - but a very welcome one.