- Series X
The #vindalunar campaign came to a close this week with a weather balloon that was sent up into space with a curry and a can of Leopard Larger. On the ‘live’ stream of its progress you could see these items balanced on a bar which had a date written on, and as such we can now confirm that Series X will air from Thursday October 4th on Dave at 9PM. Some pictures from the video can be seen in the pictures below:
As well as finally announcing the air date, Dave also released the first official press release for the new series, the original version of which was as follows:
Red Dwarf X *UK Premiere*
Thursday, 9pm (from Thursday 4th October)
Space battles, quantum entanglement, and love triangles with snack dispensers, are just some of problems facing the boys from the Dwarf as they return in a brand new series. Red Dwarf X, the 10th series of the legendary sci-fi sitcom, airs exclusively on Dave and Dave HD this October.Red Dwarf X returns with 6 x 30 min stand alone episodes, recorded in front of a studio audience and reunites the much loved original cast of Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Craig Charles (Lister), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten).
The brand new series, written and directed by Doug Naylor, begins with the Dwarfer’s mining ship still creaking though the wastelands of unchartered deep space, but the posse soon stumble upon the mysteriously abandoned SS Trojan. As they inspect the ship Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from an old foe and is suddenly faced with the dilemma of his life.
Throughout the six part series Lister grapples with the problem of being his own father, gets involved in a love triangle with snack dispensers 23 and 34, while Kryten and Cat become quantum entangled forcing them to do everything in unison. The posse also find themselves marooned in 23 AD where they rescue a famous historical figure with a beard.
The series final episode finds the boys surrounded by a Simulant War Cruiser and its fleet of attack ships. Armed with only two forks and a pencil sharpener, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J Rimmer.
The press release has since been adjusted to only mention the first episode, and now says:
Space battles, quantum entanglement, and love triangles with snack dispensers, are just some of problems facing the boys from the Dwarf as they return in a brand new series. Red Dwarf X, the 10th series of the legendary sci-fi sitcom, airs exclusively on Dave and Dave HD this October.
Red Dwarf X returns with 6 x 30 min stand alone episodes, recorded in front of a studio audience and reunites the much loved original cast of Chris Barrie (Rimmer), Craig Charles (Lister), Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten).
The brand new series, written and directed by Doug Naylor, begins with the Dwarfer’s mining ship still creaking though the wastelands of unchartered deep space, but the posse soon stumble upon the mysteriously abandoned SS Trojan. As they inspect the ship Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from an old foe and is suddenly faced with the dilemma of his life.
The synopsis has been commented on by various websites and some of the press, and despite there being an embargo on any information about it, some have commented on the press screening Dave held this week. You can see a couple of photos from it below.
One nice comment from the screening came from Doctor Who Magazine editor, Tom Spilsbury, who said:
Just been lucky enough to see the first episode of Red Dwarf X. Absolutely fantastic, a real return to form. A very Series Three-Five feel.
Doctor Who Magazine also features a quuick mention of Series X this month, as can be seen below:
This week’s Friday update from Dave consisted of two new behind the scenes pictures of the new Red Dwarf model. The first of these shows the top side being filmed, presumably for the end credits sequence. The second shows model man Steve Howarth in Bill Pearson’s workshop painting the underside before reattaching the asteroid to the hull, as seen in a picture tweeted by Richard Naylor the other day. On the subject of model work, Richard Naylor also uploaded a video of model effects being demonstrated to Doug in Bill’s workshop, which can be viewed here. The photos can be found below:
We also had the official poster revealed to us on Friday, though this time by SFX Magazine rather than Dave. It features a tweaked version the image from the #vindalunar promotion that Richard Naylor said we could expect to see a lot of in the future, so we can reasonably safely assume that posters of this will be going up around the country soon. If you see one about, let us know.
Finally, as well as the Series X trailer Dave are currently broadcasting, you may also have noticed one that uses the same graphics but advertises upcoming marathons of the previous series. They are running in reverse order, and the dates each series will be showing can be found below:
Saturday 8th September from 11am – Red Dwarf VIII
Sunday 9th September from 11am – Red Dwarf VIISaturday 15th September from 11am – Red Dwarf VI
Sunday 16th September from 11am – Red Dwarf VSaturday 22nd September from 11am – Red Dwarf IV
Sunday 23rd September from 11am – Red Dwarf IIISaturday 29th September from 11am – Red Dwarf II
Sunday 30th September from 11am – Red Dwarf I
- Dimension Jump XVII Update
The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club has announced that the next confirmed guest for next year’s Dimension Jump is fifth Dwarfer Tony Hawks. Chris Barrie and Robert Llewellyn are also presently confirmed and more guests will be announced closer to the event. Registration is currently at a special rate for early bookers of £55 for fan club members and £65 for non-members, but don’t delay in booking as the rate will only remain until 23:59 on Monday 3rd September.. You can find more information, links to register for the event and details of how to book a hotel room over on the Dimension Jump website.
- Book Review
If you missed it yesterday, we have updated the review section of this site with a review of Jane Killick’s new book ‘Stasis Leaked: The Unofficial Behind the Scenes Guide to Red Dwarf’. You can find our write up of it here or via our review section here.
- Red Dwarf Introcast
A new episode of The Red Dwarf Introcast covering Series II opener ‘Kryten’ has been released. If you are unfamiliar with the podcast of the concept, it follows in the format of other introcasts by having 4 people watching Red Dwarf and then talking about it; two of whom haven’t seen any of it previously. The episode is available to download and you can find them on the podcast’s website and is also available on iTunes.
- Tony Hawks Charity Auctions
Tony Hawks currently has a couple of charity auctions running on eBay that may well be of interest to some of you out there. Tony is auctioning the fridge used in the film of his book ‘Round Ireland with a Fridge’, and a Moldovan flag from his recent film ‘Playing the Moldovans at Tennis’. The proceeds from both of these auctions will go towards the Tony Hawks Centre for children with cerebral palsy in Moldova. Details of the auctions along with some pictures can be found below.
Celebrity fridge signed by Tony Hawks
A chance to buy a celebrity fridge! It’s the one we used in the making of the film (details at www.roundirelandwithafridge.com). Miraculously, it still works so it would make a great place for your cold beers. I’ll sign it to you personally with a message if you’d like. The money raised will go to my care centre for children with cerebral palsy in Chisinau, Moldova (details at www.moldovansmovie.com). Pick up from Wimbledon, London. Cash or cheque to the Tony Hawks Foundation.
Happy bidding,
Tony Hawks
Moldovan flag signed by Tony Hawks
Moldovan flag used in the film ‘Playing The Moldovans At Tennis’ (details atwww.moldovansmovie.com). I will sign this personally with a message of your choice. Might make a great Christmas present? The money will go to my care centre for children with cerebral palsy in Chisinau, Moldova. I can post it (probably £2 postage). Cheque or cash on collection, or a cheque to The Tony Hawks Foundation if posting.
Happy bidding
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