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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
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 153

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Red Dwarf: The Promised Land review

This tale of Lister's cat cult won't convert any newbies, but fans will find plenty to enjoy. **CONTAINS MILD SPOILERS**

Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 31st March 2020

Red Dwarf is 'bastion of TV diversity', says John-Jules

Actor who stars as Cat says sci-fi series, which debuted 32 years ago, was ahead of its time.

Gregory Robinson, The Guardian, 30th March 2020

RIP Bill Pearson, Red Dwarf model maker

We're extremely sorry this week to learn of the passing away of Bill Pearson, one of the most highly-reputed makers of visual model effects in British television and cinema. It was on Red Dwarf that Bill turned in some of his best-loved work.

Red Dwarf Website, 27th March 2020

The Red Dwarf chronicles - Series I

Over the years no sitcom has changed more than Red Dwarf. The series has been constantly evolving for 32 years, probably more than any other TV show.

Jazzy Janey, The Comedy Blog, 14th March 2020

10 must-see Red Dwarf classics

The most memorable stories from three decades in deep space.

Richard Edwards, ShortList, 30th December 2019

Red Dwarf to return for two hour special

Red Dwarf is returning to Dave] in 2020 for a two hour special. The channel will also air a new three-part documentary series about the hit sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2019

10 underrated British comedies on Netflix

Check them out next time you're Netflix-surfing!

Leah Flavell, Screen Rant, 14th October 2019

Life lessons from sitcoms - Red Dwarf

I remember thinking Cat was wacky and silly but right from the start and to this day my favourite character was Rimmer - I just felt an instant like for him and also sympathy.

Phoenix Remix, 8th September 2019

A look back at Red Dwarf VII

One of my favourite series of Red Dwarf is Series VII. I know, I know, it's not a popular opinion amongst the Red Dwarf fan community. But let me plead its case.

Rhianna Evans, Super Ink, 26th July 2019

Red Dwarf WILL return

Danny John-Jules says filming begins later this year.

The Sun, 27th June 2019

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