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 tomorrow at 1am on U&Dave
Streaming rank this week: 155
Press clippings Page 4
Red Dwarf creator Doug Naylor teases more to come
There's a willingness from UKTV and the producers to make more episodes.
Patrick McLennan, Radio Times, 27th July 2020The Red Dwarf Chronicles - Series V
Often considered Red Dwarf's greatest series, Season V was at the heart of the golden era of Red Dwarf.
The Comedy Blog, 8th July 2020The Red Dwarf chronicles - Series IV
In a series that saw Series III's dramatic changes bed in, the boys from the Dwarf were now convinced that they had a hit on their hands.
Jazzy Janey, The Comedy Blog, 17th June 2020Red Dwarf special Dave's highest-rated show in 7 years
The Promised Land was also Dave's best-performing show during lockdown.
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 27th May 2020The Red Dwarf chronicles - Series III
While the differences between Red Dwarf series I and II were miniscule, the changes between series II and III could not have been greater. In all truth, it would probably be quicker to list what didn't change between these series. It was one of the greatest shifts in Red Dwarf history, but the risk paid off.
Jazzy Janey, The Comedy Blog, 14th May 2020Seven classic sitcoms to revisit during lockdown
Sitcoms, when they work, are beautiful things. Familiar characters and running jokes all brought together in easily digestible half-hour chunks of delicious, warming, audio-visual comfort food. So here, in no particular order, are seven favourites to see you through the coronacrisis.
Tim Dawson, The Spectator, 7th May 2020Red Dwarf special breaks records for Dave
Two-hour sci-fi comedy special is Dave's most watched show for almost four years.
Max Goldbart, Broadcast, 14th April 2020Red Dwarf review
Red Dwarf (Dave), the sci-fi sitcom that's been running almost since the beginning of the universe, switched format to record a feature-length episode, a full two hours. Even Dad's Army couldn't manage that. And it was funny. Not just catchphrase funny, more than simply in-joke, fan-favourite funny, but loaded with some great gags.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 10th April 2020Red Dwarf: The Promised Land review
Dave's feature-length special is fun but far from purrfect.
Mr Josh, The News Trace, 10th April 2020TV review: Red Dwarf - The Promised Land, Dave
Judging it on what we actually got, it mostly worked.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 10th April 2020