On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16hRed 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 081
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 17hThe studio audience recording for "Polymorph" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 020
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 030
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19hThe studio audience recording for "Balance of Power" took place on this day in 1987. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 030
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026After 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 080
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026On 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 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026In 'Timeslides', Kryten states that in Rimmer's "Fascist Dictator Monthly" magazine, Adolf Hitler was Mr October. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 080
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comMastermind - 29 September 2003 - Red Dwarf QuestionsI'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 033
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 130
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Danny 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 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Danny 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 050
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 070
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Much of the episode was later re-recorded but a cut using only footage from this recording is available on The Bodysnatcher Collection. #RedDwarf 050
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The 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 1101
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The studio audience recording for "Bodyswap" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 060
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Craig Charles appeared on ITV1's Loose Women on 25 September 2012 (14 years ago today), discussing Corranation Street and Red Dwarf X. #RedDwarf #OnThisDayyoutube.comCraig Charles on Loose Women, 2012 - Red Dwarf, Coronation StreetCraig 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. 010
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026After 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comCoronation Street - Steve And Lloyd Say GoodbyeSubscribe 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 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Clare 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comClare Grogan on NMTB - 23 September 2002 011
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The 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 000
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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comSimon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Official TrailerOfficial 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 140
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Also 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 010
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 110
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Danny 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comDanny John-Jules & Amy Dowden dance the Foxtrot to Top Cat (Theme) - BBC Strictly 2018Stream 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 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026On 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comClare Grogan Is the Real KochanskiProvided 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. 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The 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 040
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 060
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19/09/202619 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 #OnThisDayyoutu.beLast Parallel 9 Of Series 1 Part 8Craig Charles appears as a guest in this part. 010
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The studio audience recording for "Backwards" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 050
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Happy birthday to the coolest Cat in deep space! Danny John-Jules is 66 today! Happy birthday @DannyJohnJules! #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 084
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Chris 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 070
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The 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 071
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The studio audience recording for "Timeslides" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026On 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. #RedDwarfyoutube.comForty Years of F*** - Red Dwarf Segment (2005)Taken from a BBC 3 Two part documentary examining swearing in British TV over 40 Years 170
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026We 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 091
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The studio audience recording for "Marooned" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Back 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 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026On 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 052
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The 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.youtube.comDave 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 010
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Airing 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comBeam Me Up ScottyA documentary presented by Craig Charles from the 1995 World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, Intersection. Featuring interviews with Terry Pratchett, 010
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026On 26 August 1996 (30 years ago today), BBC2 dedicated an evening of programming to Star Trek Night, which was presented by Craig Charles. #RedDwarf #OnThisDayyoutube.comStar Trek Night 1996 BBC Introduction August 1996Craig Charles introduces Star Trek Night from BBC 2 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026On 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 110
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026On 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 030
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 16/08/202616th August 1421 was the date the Dwarfers travelled to in order to test their newly acquired time drive in Out of Time. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay 040
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026On 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 041
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A special "Icons of the 1990s" episode of "The Weakest Link" aired on 4 August 2004 (22 years ago today), featuring Craig Charles. #RedDwarf #OnThisDayyoutube.comCraig Charles taking on Anne Robinson on The Weakest Link 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026On 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comcleoCleo, voiced by Red Dwarf star Hattie Hayridge for Elite Dangerous. Order Cleo right NOW - http://bit.ly/2ajxkMP 010
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comTelly Addicts - 29th July 1998The very last episode from the BBC quiz presented by Noel Edmonds 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The original article can be found on the internet archive. web.archive.org/web/20211225002841/… #RedDwarf 020
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026On 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 150
On This Day in Red Dwarf @reddwarfotd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026On 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 #OnThisDayyoutube.comKryten's Red Dwarf X messageAncient mechanoid Kryten 2X4B 523P delivers a short message from a corridor on G deck of the Jupiter Mining vessel Red Dwarf 040