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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16h
Red Dwarf returned with a full season for the first time in 13 years with "Trojan", episode 1 of series X, which first aired on 4 October 2012 (14 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 17h
The studio audience recording for "Polymorph" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 18h
"Queeg", episode 5 of series 2, first aired on 4 October 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19h
The studio audience recording for "Balance of Power" took place on this day in 1987. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
After taking a hiatus for series 7, the live studio audience returned for series 8. The studio audience recording for "Back in the Red" parts 1 & 2 took place on this day in 1998 at Shepperton Studios. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On 1 October 1987 (39 years ago today), an episode of 'Blackadder the Third' aired, titled 'Nob and Nobility', which featured an appearance from Chris Barrie as 'Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary'. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In 'Timeslides', Kryten states that in Rimmer's "Fascist Dictator Monthly" magazine, Adolf Hitler was Mr October. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On 29 September 2003 (23 years ago today), Steve Clark because the first contestant on the long running quiz show "Mastermind" to choose Red Dwarf as his specialist subject. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Mastermind - 29 September 2003 - Red Dwarf Questions
I've been looking for this video for quite some time so I'd like to thank @TheAnnalsofQuizzing for posting the full episode that I extracted this clip from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf2bMMqI3io
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Samsara", episode 2 of series XI, first aired on 29 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Danny John-Jules was a guest on 'The Big Breakfast' on 25 August 1995 (31 years ago today). I can't find any footage of this so I don't know what he was there to promote as there wasn't a series of Red Dwarf in '95. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Danny John-Jules had an uncredited bit-part as a lookout in Scum, which was released on 28 September 1979 (47 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Stasis Leak", episode 4 of series 2, first aired on 27 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Much of the episode was later re-recorded but a cut using only footage from this recording is available on The Bodysnatcher Collection. #RedDwarf
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The first audience record for the first episode of Red Dwarf took place on 27 September 1987, 39 years ago today, to an audience largely coaxed in from a local pub. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The studio audience recording for "Bodyswap" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Craig Charles appeared on ITV1's Loose Women on 25 September 2012 (14 years ago today), discussing Corranation Street and Red Dwarf X. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Craig Charles on Loose Women, 2012 - Red Dwarf, Coronation Street
Craig Charles interviewed on ITV1's Loose Women on 25th September 2012, talking about Coronation Street and the new series of Red Dwarf. Craig's album 'The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club' was released on 26th November. http://www.freestylerecords.co.uk/index.php/the-craig-charles-funk-soul-club With Andrea McLean, Denise Welch, Lisa Maxwell and Sherrie Hewson.
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
After 10 years in the role, Craig Charles' final scene as Lloyd Mullaney on 'Coronation Street' aired on 25 September 2015 (11 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Coronation Street - Steve And Lloyd Say Goodbye
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1M3dxRH As Lloyd leaves Weatherfield for good, Steve emotionally says goodbye. From episode 8742 broadcast on 25/09/15 Website: http://bit.ly/1LdN5QW Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1R3FBSk Twitter: http://bit.ly/1IGPiEc http://www.itv.com http://www.stv.tv http://www.u.tv
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Clare Grogan made her second appearance on musical panel show Never Mind The Buzzcocks on 23 September 2002 (24 years ago today), again joining Phil Jupitus' team. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Clare Grogan on NMTB - 23 September 2002
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The game received critical acclaim, particularly for the humour and visuals. In 2011, Adventure Gamers named Simon the Sorcerer the 44th-best adventure game ever released. #RedDwarf
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Simon the Sorcerer", a point-and-click adventure game, was released in the UK on 27 September 1993 (33 years ago today). Simon himself was voice by Chris Barrie. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Official Trailer
Official Trailer of the game. Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=MojoTouch GOG.com: https://www.gog.com/games?devpub=mojotouch iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/developer/id1082292751 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=MojoTouch
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Also released on this day, to tie in with the launch of the new series, was 'Red Dwarf XI: The Game' on Android and iPhone. #RedDwarf
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Twentica", episode 1 of series XI, first aired on 22 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Danny John-Jules was a contestant on the 16th series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The first live show was on 22 September 2018 (8 years ago today). Danny made it through to week 8 before being eliminated. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Danny John-Jules & Amy Dowden dance the Foxtrot to Top Cat (Theme) - BBC Strictly 2018
Stream Strictly LIVE on BBC iPlayer 💃🕺 https://bbc.in/2MyAdzw Subscribe and 🔔 to BBC Strictly ✨ https://bit.ly/2kzjjAT Subscribe and 🔔 to BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn SUBSCRIBE to BBC Strictly Come Dancing: https://bit.ly/2kzjjAT Danny John-Jules & Amy Dowden dance the Foxtrot to Top Cat (Theme) Watch Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC: https://bbc.in/2QbXSof Strictly Come Dancing | Series 16 | BBC SUBSCRIBE to BBC for more entertainment highlights: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn #strictly #bbcstrictly #strictlycomedancing
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
On 22 September 2013 (13 years ago today), comedic band @TheLogicalHairs released the album 'Is This Your Life?' which features a track called 'Clare Grogan Is the Real Kochanski'. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Clare Grogan Is the Real Kochanski
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Clare Grogan Is the Real Kochanski · The Logical Hairs Is This Your Life? ℗ 2013 The Logical Hairs Released on: 2013-09-22 Auto-generated by YouTube.
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The trailer for Red Dwarf XII, first aired on 20 September 2017 (9 years ago today) on Dave, during an episode of 'Taskmaster'. twitter.com/RedDwarfHQ/status/91061… #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Thanks for the Memory", episode 3 of series 2, first aired on 20 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
19 August 1992 (34 years ago today). The last episode of the first series of "Parallel 9" airs, including Craig Charles as a guest in this segment. ?t=152 #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Last Parallel 9 Of Series 1 Part 8
Craig Charles appears as a guest in this part.
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The studio audience recording for "Backwards" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Happy birthday to the coolest Cat in deep space! Danny John-Jules is 66 today! Happy birthday @DannyJohnJules! #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Chris Barrie starred as Gary Prince in the sitcom 'A Prince Among Men' which first aired on 15 September 1997 (29 years ago today) and ran for 2 series. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The crew enter an addictive virtual reality in "Better Than Life", episode 2 of series 2, which first aired on 13 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The studio audience recording for "Timeslides" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On 11 September 2005 (21 years ago today), BBC Three aired part one of "Forty Years of Fuck", a documentary examining the history of swearing on TV. This featured a segment about Red Dwarf and the word "Smeg" with interview from Craig Charles. #RedDwarf
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Forty Years of F*** - Red Dwarf Segment (2005)
Taken from a BBC 3 Two part documentary examining swearing in British TV over 40 Years
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
We were first introduced to Kryten (being played by David Ross) in "Kryten", episode 1 of series 2, on 6 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The studio audience recording for "Marooned" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Back to Earth was released on Blu-Ray on 31 August 2009 (17 years ago today) with the episodes presented separately or as a feature length "Director's Cut". This was the first time Red Dwarf received a Blu-Ray release. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
On 30 August 2004 (22 years ago today), an episode of the documentary series "Comedy Connections" aired, focusing on the making of Red Dwarf. This was later included as a bonus feature of the Red Dwarf Series 8 DVD. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The second episode of Son of Cliché, the Grant Naylor Radio 4 sketch show, aired on 30 August 1983 (43 years ago today). This episode introduced the character of Dave Hollins: Space Cadet, the sketch that would go on to influence the creation of Red Dwarf.
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Dave Hollins: Space Cadet - complete series (Red Dwarf)
A compilation of all five Dave Hollins: Space Cadet sketches from the BBC Radio 4 series Son of Cliché, by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. This was the original inspiration for the pair's classic comedy series Red Dwarf. Full original episodes of Son of Cliché are available on archive.org - sketches presented here as a compilation for convinence. No copyright infringement intended. 00:00 Ep. 1 - The Strange Planet You Shouldn't Really Land On 03:44 Ep. 2 - NorWEB 07:19 Ep. 3 - Intruder 11:38 Ep. 4 - Volvo Wars 14:21 Ep. 5 - Enormous Fat Man
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Airing on 26 August 1995 (31 years ago today), 'Beam Me Up Scotty!' was a Channel 4 documentary filmed at Intersection, the 53rd World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, and presented by Craig Charles. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Beam Me Up Scotty
A documentary presented by Craig Charles from the 1995 World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, Intersection. Featuring interviews with Terry Pratchett,
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
On 26 August 1996 (30 years ago today), BBC2 dedicated an evening of programming to Star Trek Night, which was presented by Craig Charles. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Star Trek Night 1996 BBC Introduction August 1996
Craig Charles introduces Star Trek Night from BBC 2
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
On 23 August 1983 (43 years ago today), the first episode of Son of Cliché, written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, and starring Chris Barrie, aired on Radio 4. archive.org/details/SonOfCliche #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
On 17 August 2013 (13 years ago today), Craig Charles and Danny John-Jules teamed up on a sitcom themed episode of Pointless Celebrities. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
16th August 1421 was the date the Dwarfers travelled to in order to test their newly acquired time drive in Out of Time. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
On 6 August 2020 (6 years ago today), episode 1 of 'The First Three Million Years', a retrospective documentary mini-series about Red Dwarf narrated by David Tennant, first aired on Dave. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A special "Icons of the 1990s" episode of "The Weakest Link" aired on 4 August 2004 (22 years ago today), featuring Craig Charles. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Craig Charles taking on Anne Robinson on The Weakest Link
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
On 29 July 2016 (10 years ago today), @voicepacks released the 'Cleo' voicepack for the video game 'Elite Dangerous'. Cleo is voiced by Holly actress, Hattie Hayridge. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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cleo
Cleo, voiced by Red Dwarf star Hattie Hayridge for Elite Dangerous. Order Cleo right NOW - http://bit.ly/2ajxkMP
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A familiar face from Red Dwarf appeared on what would turn out to be the final episode of Telly Addicts on 29 July 1998 (28 years ago today). &t=633s #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Telly Addicts - 29th July 1998
The very last episode from the BBC quiz presented by Noel Edmonds
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The original article can be found on the internet archive. web.archive.org/web/20211225002841/… #RedDwarf
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
On 28 July 2017 (9 years ago today), reddwarf.co.uk released the first image from Red Dwarf XII, which was this picture from Siliconia. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
On 27 July 2012 (14 years ago today), a video was uploaded to Robert Llewellyn's YouTube account with him in character as Kryten (with human hands) to confirm rumours of a new series of Red Dwarf. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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Kryten's Red Dwarf X message
Ancient mechanoid Kryten 2X4B 523P delivers a short message from a corridor on G deck of the Jupiter Mining vessel Red Dwarf
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