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Production Year: 1988 - Comedy - Director: Ed Bye - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance

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Grant's comedy SF series Red Dwarf was sketched on
the back of a beer mat. When it finally appeared
on our television screens in 1988 the show had
clearly stayed true...
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Notoriously, and entirely appropriately, the original outline for Doug Naylor and Rob ... more
Grant's comedy SF series Red Dwarf was sketched on
the back of a beer mat. When it finally appeared
on our television screens in 1988 the show had
clearly stayed true to its roots, mixing jokes
about excessive curry consumption with
affectionate parodies of classic SF. Indeed, one
of the show's most endearing and enduring features
is its obvious respect for the conventions of SF,
even as it gleefully subverts them. The scenario
owes something to Douglas Adams's satirical
Hitch-Hiker's Guide, something to The Odd Couple
and a lot more to the slacker SF of John
Carpenter's Dark Star. Behind the crew's constant
bickering there lurks an impending sense that
life, the universe and everything are all
someone's idea of a terrible joke.   Later series
broadened the show's horizons until at last its
premise was so diluted as to be unrecognisable,
but in the six episodes of the first series the
comedy is witty and intimate, focusing on
characters and not special effects. Slob Dave
Lister (Craig Charles) is the last human alive
after a radiation leak wipes out the crew of the
vast mining vessel Red Dwarf (episode 1, "The
End"). He bums around the spaceship with the
perpetually uptight and annoyed hologram of his
dead bunkmate, Arnold Rimmer (Chris Barrie, the
show's greatest comedy asset) and a creature
evolved from a cat (dapper Danny John Jules). They
are guided rather haphazardly by Holly, the
worryingly thick ship's computer (lugubrious
Norman Lovett).   On the DVD: Red Dwarf I arrives
in a two-disc set, with all six episodes on the
first disc accompanied by an excellent group
commentary from Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny
John Jules and Norman Lovett. (There's also a
bonus commentary on "The End" with the two writers
and director Ed Bye.) The 4:3 picture is
unimpressive, but sound is decent stereo. The
second disc has an entertaining 25-minute
documentary on the genesis of the series with
contributions from the cast, writer Doug Naylor
and producer Paul Jackson.  Navigate the animated
menus to find a gallery of extra features,
including isolated music cues, deleted scenes,
outtakes ("Smeg Ups"), a fun "Drunk" music
montage, model effects shots, Web links, audiobook
clips, the original BBC trailer and even the
entire first episode in Japanese. --Mark Walker
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Red Dwarf: Complete BBC Series 1 Red Dwarf: Complete BBC Series 1
Notoriously, and entirely appropriately, the original outline for Doug Naylor and Rob ... more
Grant's comedy SF series Red Dwarf was sketched on
the back of a beer mat. When it finally appeared
on our television screens in 1988 the show had
clearly stayed true to its roots, mixing jokes
about excessive curry consumption with
affectionate parodies of classic SF. Indeed, one
of the show's most endearing and enduring features
is its obvious respect for the conventions of SF,
even as it gleefully subverts them. The scenario
owes something to Douglas Adams's satirical
Hitch-Hiker's Guide, something to The Odd Couple
and a lot more to the slacker SF of John
Carpenter's Dark Star. Behind the crew's constant
bickering there lurks an impending sense that
life, the universe and everything are all
someone's idea of a terrible joke.   Later series
broadened the show's horizons until at last its
premise was so diluted as to be unrecognisable,
but in the six episodes of the first series the
comedy is witty and intimate, focusing on
characters and not special effects. Slob Dave
Lister (Craig Charles) is the last human alive
after a radiation leak wipes out the crew of the
vast mining vessel Red Dwarf (episode 1, "The
End"). He bums around the spaceship with the
perpetually uptight and annoyed hologram of his
dead bunkmate, Arnold Rimmer (Chris Barrie, the
show's greatest comedy asset) and a creature
evolved from a cat (dapper Danny John Jules). They
are guided rather haphazardly by Holly, the
worryingly thick ship's computer (lugubrious
Norman Lovett).   On the DVD: Red Dwarf I arrives
in a two-disc set, with all six episodes on the
first disc accompanied by an excellent group
commentary from Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny
John Jules and Norman Lovett. (There's also a
bonus commentary on "The End" with the two writers
and director Ed Bye.) The 4:3 picture is
unimpressive, but sound is decent stereo. The
second disc has an entertaining 25-minute
documentary on the genesis of the series with
contributions from the cast, writer Doug Naylor
and producer Paul Jackson.  Navigate the animated
menus to find a gallery of extra features,
including isolated music cues, deleted scenes,
outtakes ("Smeg Ups"), a fun "Drunk" music
montage, model effects shots, Web links, audiobook
clips, the original BBC trailer and even the
entire first episode in Japanese. --Mark Walker
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Notoriously, and entirely appropriately, the original outline for Doug Naylor and Rob ... more
Grant's comedy sci-fi series Red Dwarf was
sketched on the back of a beer mat. When it
finally appeared on our television screens in 1988
the show had clearly stayed true to its roots,
mixing jokes about excessive curry consumption
with affectionate parodies of classic SF. Indeed,
one of the show's most endearing and enduring
features is its obvious respect for the
conventions of SF, even as it gleefully subverts
them. The scenario owes something to Douglas
Adams's satirical Hitch-Hiker's Guide, something
to The Odd Couple and a lot more to the slacker SF
of John Carpenter's Dark Star. Behind the crew's
constant bickering there lurks an impending sense
that life, the universe and everything are all
someone's idea of a terrible joke.   Later series
broadened the show's horizons until at last its
premise was so diluted as to be unrecognisable,
but in the earlier episodes contained in this box
set the comedy is witty and intimate, focusing on
characters and not special effects. Slob Dave
Lister (Craig Charles) is the last human alive
after a radiation leak wipes out the crew of the
vast mining vessel Red Dwarf (episode 1, "The
End"). He bums around the spaceship with the
perpetually uptight and annoyed hologram of his
dead bunkmate, Arnold Rimmer (Chris Barrie, the
show's greatest comedy asset) and a creature
evolved from a cat (dapper Danny John Jules). They
are guided rather haphazardly by Holly, the
worryingly thick ship's computer (lugubrious
Norman Lovett). --Mark Walker
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Red Dwarf: Just The Shows (Vol. 1) (Series 1-4) [1988] Red Dwarf: Just The Shows (Vol. 1) (Series 1-4) [1988]
Notoriously, and entirely appropriately, the original outline for Doug Naylor and Rob ... more
Grant's comedy sci-fi series Red Dwarf was
sketched on the back of a beer mat. When it
finally appeared on our television screens in 1988
the show had clearly stayed true to its roots,
mixing jokes about excessive curry consumption
with affectionate parodies of classic SF. Indeed,
one of the show's most endearing and enduring
features is its obvious respect for the
conventions of SF, even as it gleefully subverts
them. The scenario owes something to Douglas
Adams's satirical Hitch-Hiker's Guide, something
to The Odd Couple and a lot more to the slacker SF
of John Carpenter's Dark Star. Behind the crew's
constant bickering there lurks an impending sense
that life, the universe and everything are all
someone's idea of a terrible joke.   Later series
broadened the show's horizons until at last its
premise was so diluted as to be unrecognisable,
but in the earlier episodes contained in this box
set the comedy is witty and intimate, focusing on
characters and not special effects. Slob Dave
Lister (Craig Charles) is the last human alive
after a radiation leak wipes out the crew of the
vast mining vessel Red Dwarf (episode 1, "The
End"). He bums around the spaceship with the
perpetually uptight and annoyed hologram of his
dead bunkmate, Arnold Rimmer (Chris Barrie, the
show's greatest comedy asset) and a creature
evolved from a cat (dapper Danny John Jules). They
are guided rather haphazardly by Holly, the
worryingly thick ship's computer (lugubrious
Norman Lovett). --Mark Walker
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Diamond review   Everybody's Dead, Dave
Review of Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD by KTDouthwaite

Advantages: Classic British Comedy
Disadvantages: Although a good starting point, series 1 is by no means the best

...one’s for you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red Dwarf Series 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cast: ARNOLD J RIMMER played by CHRIS BARRIE (Brittas Empire, Chris Barrie’s Massive Machines) DAVE LISTER played by CRAIG CHARLES (Robot Wars, The Games) THE CAT played by DANNY JOHN-JULES (Blade 2, The Storymakers) HOLLY played ...
...21st century deep-space mining ship Red Dwarf, third technician Dave Lister (Craig Charles), the chicken-soup machine repair man, is placed in suspended animation for 18 months as punishment for smuggling aboard his pregnant cat Frankenstein, thus breaching quarantine laws. During this time, there is a radiation leak, which wipes out all of the other crew members. Lister is kept in stasis for three million years by the ship’s on-board computer Holly ... Read review

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06.04.2005
The one that starts at The End
Review of Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD by brereton66

Advantages: Very funny, great extras and cast commentary
Disadvantages: Only if you hate Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf: Series 1 Red Dwarf was first aired on the BBC in the late Eighties. Riding a wave of new British comedy, think The Young Ones and Saturday Night Live, it brought a new take on the sitcom. Although the 'odd couple' dynamics of the show is a well worn comedy path the scripts and plot lines were refreshing and new. Just in case you're not familiar with the premise of the show, here is a brief summary: Dave Lister and Arnold Rimmer are ...
...Red Dwarf. Out of a crew of several hundred Lister is the lowest ranked member of the crew and Rimmer is his immediate superior. Returning from planet leave Lister smuggles aboard a pregnant cat, breaching ships quarantine laws. When the captain demands the cat be given up Lister refuses and is placed in stasis as punishment. While Lister is in stasis Rimmer incorrectly replaces a drive plate and a radiation leak kills all aboard except for the cat ... Read review

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In-smegging-credible
Review of Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD by BlueMidget

Advantages: Start of a classic comedy
Disadvantages: Grey, grey, grey and a little more grey...

Red Dwarf is a 'Sci-fi Sitcom' set onboard the JMC Mining Ship 'Red Dwarf'. Written by Doug Naylor and Rob Grant, (often known under the pseudonym Grant Naylor), it follows our hero, Dave Lister (Craig Charles) who finds himself three million years into deep space after an accident onboard ship wiped out the entire crew whilst he was safely sealed inside Stasis. Once released, Lister's only company onboard ship are his dead bunkmate and superior ...
...its first airing in 1988, Red Dwarf has gone on to become known across the world, has seen various games and merchandise sold in its name and has even helped raise money for charity through special shows for Red Nose Day and Children In Need. The aptly named, "Series One" is where it all started. Although perhaps not as polished as later series, Series One easily stands up on its own, with many of its own 'classic' moments, such as Cat's first appearance, ... Read review

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28.06.2006
Starting at The End !?!
Review of Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD by pob0782

Advantages: It's Red Dwarf!!!!
Disadvantages: There are only 8 Series - and no Blockbuster Film (YET)

OK, so it Red Dwarf. So what. Well for those of you who have never seen Red Dwarf, it is not just a Sci Fi comedy. In fact Red Dwarf also looks at human behaviour (all be it with a very "interesting" group of people). It strikes just the right balance between comedy and sci fi. In fact the sci fi part seems incidental at times. Red Dwarf is the late 80's answer to Doctor Who and comedies like Yes Minister. In fact, this can be seen as a meeting of ...
...add to the charm of Red Dwarf, and the way in which characters grow is wonderful to watch. It has to be said that this becomes a classic comedy. Although the edges are a little rough, the script is brilliant. For most episodes Red Dwarf only used 4-6 characters (with 4 being the core in most episodes). Listed below are some thoughts (but nor spoilers) on the episodes in Season One: 1. THE END Laying down the major plot points for the entire series. ... Read review

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26.02.2004
Time for some smeg heads....
Review of Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD by IanM73

Advantages: The start of a great show
Disadvantages: Episoded not so good as coming years

...two disk DVD set of Red Dwarf series one. This is the region 2 format Rated 12 years and over Dolby Digital sound 4.3 format This TV space comedy was overlooked for three years, after the scripts made by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor kept getting rejected by the BBC as the BBC didn't think this kind of programme would work or be very popular. Red Dwarf started off as a series of sketches from Rob Grant and Doug Naylors radio sketch show "Son of ...
...sci-fi show about an old red spaceship 3 million years marooned in the future with one human survivor. The pilot script for Red Dwarf was written in Doug Naylors fathers old cottage in Wales where it was then passed on to producer Paul Jackson who saw the potential in this series. The script was passed around to a lot of companies. Film four wanted to take them up on the offer but the writers refused as they wanted the show to go out on the BBC. ... Read review

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Red Dwarf - Series 1 DVD

Main specs

Actor(s): Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Norman Lovett, Clare Grogan

Director(s): Ed Bye

Genre: Comedy

Classification: Parental Guidance

Production Year: 1988

Running Time: 2 hours 55 minutes

Video Category: Television

Plot: The complete first series of the popular television comedy sci-fi series. 'The End' sees a radiation leak wipe out the crew of Red Dwarf leaving only one survivor - Dave Lister. In 'Future Echoes' Red Dwarf breaks the speed of light leaving the crew experiencing visions of their own futures. 'Balance Of Power' sees Lister about to take his chef's exam and if he passes he will be able to have Rimmer replaced as the ship's hologram... In 'Confidence And Paranoia' Lister gets a mutated virus which makes his hallucinations come to life leaving the ship beset by herring rain amongst other things... 'Waiting For God' sees the ship's computer, Holly, find a pod floating about in deep space and Lister pleased to learn that he is a god. In 'ME2' Rimmer creates a duplicate of himself, all seems perfect until they both find themselves in a conflict that only one can win...

Release details

DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)

Studio(s): 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC

Release date: 04/11/2002

No of Discs: 2

Catalogue No: BBCDVD 1117

Barcode: 5014503111724

DVD Description

The sci-fi spoof RED DWARF finds chicken-soup-machine repairman Dave Lister (Craig Charles) as the last human being in the universe on a spaceship 3,000,000 years in the future. Along with the holographic image of his deceased bunkmate, Rimmer (Chris Barrie), and other odd characters, Lister navigates the stars on increasingly bizarre adventures. This collection includes the first six episodes of the series: "The End," "Future Echoes," "Balance of Power," "Waiting for God," "Confidence and Paranoia," and "ME2."

Languages

Main Language: English

Subtitle Language: English

Hearing Impaired Language: English

Technical information

Special Features: Cast Commentary, Writers And Director Commentary For Episode 1, Deleted Scenes, Smeg Ups, Original Trailer, Launching Red Dwarf Documentary, Drunk Featurette, Japanese Version Of The End, Special Effects Raw Footage, Isolated Music Cues, Talking Book Chapters, Photo Gallery, Weblink, Hidden Easter Eggs

Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Full Frame

Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo English

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