British Comedy Guide
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 1 repeated Monday at 1am on U&Dave

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Making time travel funny

Sci-fi and comedy may be a tricky mix, but when done well the results can be spectacular. Here is a BFI panel featuring Red Dwarf writer Rob Grant, exec producer Paul Jackson, director Ed Bye and Timewasters creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor. It hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.

Featuring: Rob Grant, Ed Bye & Paul Jackson.

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