Frequently Asked Questions
| Q | Is there going to be a new series of Red Dwarf? |
| A | Yes! Six thirty-minute episodes of Red Dwarf X have been commissioned by broadcaster UKTV and are being written and directed by Doug Naylor. The episodes are being filmed at Shepperton Studios in front of a live studio audience in December 2011 and January 2012, and will be broadcast in the UK on the digital channel Dave in autumn 2012. |
| Q | Why so long a gap between production and broadcast? |
| A | The apparent delay is born of common sense - after its complex post-production, Red Dwarf X would be ready to broadcast in the summer, but that's a time of low audiences. An autumn launch will make the very most of Dave's new commission. |
| Q | Will the series be shown in other countries? |
| A | It is likely that, as with Back to Earth, the series will be acquired for international broadcast, but at present we have no concrete news on this. Keep checking reddwarf.co.uk for updates. |
| Q | Are the original cast returning? |
| A | The series will feature Rimmer, Lister, Cat and Kryten, once again played by Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules and Robert Llewellyn. |
| Q | Why "Series X"? |
| A | The Back to Earth special is now officially considered, for all intents and purposes, the "ninth series" of Red Dwarf – as such, the series that we're now moving on to should be considered the tenth. Besides, Red Dwarf X just sounds pretty neat, don't you think? |
| Q | What happened after Series VIII? |
| A | The 2009 Easter special Back to Earth was a three-part story written and directed by Doug Naylor and starring starring Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules and Robert Llewellyn as their classic characters. It maintained the continuity of the show as seen in Series I to VIII, but as yet we don't know what happened to the characters in the nine-year gap. At some point Kochanski left the crew, and Lister was left aboard an 'old style' Red Dwarf with Kryten, Cat and a hologram version of Rimmer. There's still a lot of history to discover. |
| Q | What is the status of the Red Dwarf movie? |
| A | Currently our efforts are focussed on the TV production. A script still exists and any developments will be posted on reddwarf.co.uk - where you can find storyboard artwork and other archive news. |
| Q | Is there really going to be a Red Dwarf stage show? |
| A | A stage project, based on the Dwarf movie script, is currently under consideration. As ever, the website will report any updates as they happen. |
| Q | Will there be a CD of Red Dwarf music? |
| A | Copyright difficulties make the release of music from past seasons unlikely. |
| Q | What Red Dwarf DVDs are available? |
| A | In the UK (Region 2): Red Dwarf Series I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII as two- or three-disc sets. All episodes are in their original format, and every series includes deleted scenes, outtakes, documentaries, cast commentary, interviews and more. Series I, II, III and IV are also available as "vanilla" single-disc releases with no extra features. The Bodysnatcher Collection, featuring all three Remastered series, all-new documentaries and commentaries, plus rare unseen footage. Beat The Geek, an interactive quiz DVD hosted by Holly. All The Shows, all 52 episodes in Anniversary 'photo album' packaging. Just The Shows Vol.1, Vol.2 and Complete, all compiling the episodes without bonus material. Just The Smegs, compiling the Smeg Ups and Smeg Outs specials. Back To Earth (also on Blu-ray). In Australia (Region 4): Red Dwarf Series I-VIII as above. The Bodysnatcher Collection as above. Beat The Geek as above. Just The Shows Vol.1 and Vol.2 as above Just The Smegs as above. In the USA (Region 1): Red Dwarf Series I-VIII as above. Back To Earth (also on Blu-ray). Rest of World: The series is also available on country-specific DVD releases in Japan, Spain, Portugal, France, Poland and the Czech Republic. A range of licensed merchandise also exists. Please see the Merchandise section for more information. Series I-VIII and Back to Earth can also be purchased digitally via iTunes, and for viewers in some countries the first three series are available on the BBC's Global iPlayer app. |
| Q | How can I join the Red Dwarf Fan Club? |
| A | If you go to the links section on this site, you will find a link to The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club. Please note that the fan clubs are run by the fans on a voluntary basis so it may take them a while to get back to you if they get gazillions of enquiries! |
| Q | Is there a Red Dwarf convention? |
| A | In the UK, "Dimension Jump" conventions are held by the Fan Club every year or two. To find out more about upcoming events, see the TORDFC website. To read about past events, visit the Fan Club section of this site. |
| Q | What is Red Dwarf: Remastered? |
| A | Red Dwarf: Remastered was a 1997 project to re-release the first three series on home video with updated special effects, improved picture quality and sound mix, and a number of other alterations and edits. The Remastered episodes are available on DVD as part of the Bodysnatcher Collection boxset. The standard individual series DVD releases and Just the Shows boxsets feature the original broadcast editions. |
| Q | Will Series IV, V and VI ever be remastered? |
| A | There are no plans to remaster these series at the present time. |
| Q | I want to work on Red Dwarf! Have you got any jobs? |
| A | Industry professionals should contact Grant Naylor Productions via the appropriate channels. |
| Q | Can I send my Red Dwarf script to Grant Naylor for consideration? |
| A | We regret that we are unable to accept any unsolicited scripts, and those which are received are returned unread. Please see the Terms of Use section on this site which outlines our policy on this. However, the Fan Club is always on the lookout for good fan fiction from its members, visit the club's site via our Links section for details on how to join, and their submissions policy. |
| Q | How can I contact the cast? |
| A | Any correspondence to the cast should be directed to their agents: Chris Barrie is represented by Noel Gay Management. Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn are represented by United Agents. Danny John-Jules is represented by The Neptune Agency. |
| Q | How can I contact reddwarf.co.uk with an enquiry? |
| A | In the first instance, please log on to our forum and post your enquiry there. The site co-ordinator monitors all discussions and will be able to provide you with an answer. |
| Q | How much of the show is based on real scientific theory? |
| A | Doug Naylor is a voracious researcher, and his shelves are lined with books on quantum theory and new technologies. Huge amounts of the show have been influenced by real theories - including the nanobots, the stasis booth and the dimension theory of reality (!). A Brief History of Time author Professor Stephen Hawking remains a big fan of the show. One episode of The 10%ers - Grant Naylor's talent agency sit-com - included a reference to A Brief History of Time: The Musical (which featured the song 'Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principal A-Go-Go' and starred Jason Donovan as an electron). |
| Q | Would anybody like any toast? |
| A | No. |
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