For the first episode of Red Dwarf XI, Dave opted to go with a showy, ambitious episode in Twentica. There were stunning visual effects sequences; an elaborate set; and high -profile guest stars. It then makes sense that episode two should be something smaller and a little more subdued – a character piece […]
After 4 years away from our screens, Red Dwarf returned to Dave on September 22nd 2016 with a brand new episode. Kicking off Series XI, Twentica is a densely packed episode with a lot of ideas and a quick pace. With an ensemble story, filmic lighting and a Starbug centric […]
Bigger. Better. Smeggier. So has proclaimed the poster campaign advertising Series XI of Red Dwarf. On the basis of Twentica, it’s a statement that seems more than just hyperbole. It’s been well documented that both Back to Earth and Series X were made under a whole host of restrictions that […]
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 […]
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 […]
For one final time in 2015, an audience has come dangerously close to Slough in search of new Red Dwarf. But with a final episode for Series XI, was the episode they came to see a big bang of a finale or a damp squib? For our thoughts and opinions […]
It may have been delayed by a fire alarm, but the fifth episode of Red Dwarf XI has now gone before cameras and a live audience. But after several weeks of character centric episodes, what direction would the penultimate episode for this series take? For our thoughts and opinions from […]
Despite having been permanently camped out at Pinewood Studios since August, Alex was unable to make it see the episode four record of Red Dwarf XI. By a happy coincidence, Andrew just happened to have been granted a ticket for the recording having pleased the gatekeepers of fandom with a […]
With the third recording for Series XI, the series has now reached it’s half way point. But has it maintained the quality of the previous two episodes? For our thoughts and opinions from the recording, you can find our spoiler free set report below. If you would rather listen to an audio […]
The second recording for the first of two new series of Red Dwarf has now been and gone, but not before we had time to catch it and form our thoughts on what we saw. Below, you can find our spoiler free set report, but if you would rather listen to an […]