The visuals in Red Dwarf XII were among the most striking for many a series. From the nostalgic props of Skipper to the Soviet inspired posters from Mechocracy, there are few shows that provide such a variety of challenges to the art department. Series XII graphic designer Matthew Clark is […]
***TO READ THIS REVIEW YOU MUST BE SUBSCRIBED TO THE SILVER LIFE PACKAGE OR HIGHER*** Up to now Red Dwarf XII has more or less lived up to the claim that this series was more “out there”. Robot Hitlers, hundreds of mechanoids, whatever Timewave was and mechanoid elections have proven […]
“So what is it?” “I’ve seen one like this before; everyone has. It’s like White Hole.” “White Hole?” “Yes, every episode has an equal and opposite version. But this one just uses lots of the same ingredients, shakes them up and does something completely new.” Callbacks to the past can […]
The only thing more exciting than a new episode of Red Dwarf to us fans is a new set of opening titles giving us a glimpse into all six new episodes. So as Cured has now gone out on UKTV Play, let’s break down the opening titles and pry as […]
It’s all happening again. We’re finally on road to Series XII arriving on our screens, with the publicity machine gearing up. It’s seems a fairly familiar path, with the official site releasing a the new logo along with the announcement that the first episode will be shown at the Edinburgh […]
For one final time, Red Dwarf fans gathered at Pinewood on Wednesday night for the last recording of Series XII, all be it several days later than originally expected. But did it serve as a satisfying ending to both these recordings and indeed Series XII? Did it surprise along the […]
While it isn’t the final episode for Series XII, this week did see the final recording on a Friday night after the last minute changes to the final episode of the series. After a variety of different episode types and a string of interesting guest stars, just what would this […]
After a difficult recording last week with a late finish and few of the scenes being shot within sight of the audience, it was generally expected that this weeks recording would be a different affair. While this was indeed correct, I think it’s safe to say that few would have expected the […]
With the episodes recorded so far in both Series XI and XII, we have been presented with a variety of stories, guest stars, locations and more that have surprised and been memorable. This was no less true of this weeks recording for the second episode of Series XII, but not necessarily […]
Series XI may have completed filming a few weeks ago in the tail end of last year, but before we get to see it on screens there is still more to record. Step right up therefore, Series XII, with it’s first episode having just been recorded. But does it continue […]