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Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast

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Comedians talk Red Dwarf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24 - "Meltdown" with Bethany Black

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/07/25

Top comedian, writer and actor Bethany Black was the first kid in her school to get into Red Dwarf. She spread the word and soon everyone was into it. So, you can expect a lifetime of wisdom and enthusiasm!We have an interesting chat about how the show relates to the Alternative Comedy movement and other sitcoms of the time. Bethany reveals how her favourite characters influenced the way she lived and dressed as a kid (spoiler: not Rimmer). And her recasting idea opens the door to a deep insight

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23 - "Dimension Jump" with Andrew O'Neill

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/07/17

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22 - "White Hole" with Alice Fraser

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/07/11

The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (don’t worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Alice’s mind.Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, and it’s all going on. Alice shines a light on the different types of humour Grant and Naylor flit between, and how this keeps the show dynamic and

1:09:31

21 - "Justice" with Tom Neenan

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/07/04

Smashing comedian and lead writer of The Mash Report, Tom Neenan brings his giant comedy brain to bear on Red Dwarf. Unsurprisingly for such a seasoned comedy writer, he is super insightful on the special ingredients that make Red Dwarf so great - from its vivid nature, to Grant and Naylor’s knack for smuggling in psychology. Plus: the lessons kids can learn from the characters. And what’s the best episode to show a friend who’s never seen Red Dwarf before? We are right into Tom’s favourite era of

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20 - "DNA" with Garrett Millerick

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Acclaimed standup Garrett Millerick came to Red Dwarf aged 11, with series 6. He quickly became an obsessive collector of the VHS collections, falling in love with both classic ‘eras’ (series 1-2 and series 3-6). He even had an Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers t-shirt custom printed.As we unravel series 4 episode 2, DNA, Garrett reveals an interesting take on how the story might have been treated differently in series 1 or 2. We celebrate the joys of seeing Robert Llewellyn in the flesh. The time

1:09:59

19 - "Camille" with Matt Kirshen

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/06/20

Not just a globetrotting standup who shot to fame in the US on Last Comic Standing, Matt Kirshen is also a TV comedy writer, with credits including Arrested Development and The Jim Jeffries Show.So, no surprise he’s full of insights into the crafty magic of Red Dwarf. Matt’s particularly thoughtful about the factors that make British and American sitcoms different - and why they do or don’t translate. And, despite having a powerhouse cast ready for his fantasy reboot, he explains why a successful

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Series 4 Preview + Listener Emails

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Which amazing comedians do we have for you in series 4? When’s it launching? And what are our hopes and dreams for the newly announced 2025 Red Dwarf miniseries?All these questions are answered in this series 4 preview. Plus: some brilliant listener emails on all sorts of stuff – from pottery, saxophones and adolescent tears, to the answer you’ve all been waiting for… just what was the British sci-fi sitcom Nick Doody couldn’t name in our Polymorph ep… and what does it have to do with Edgar Wright

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Series Three - Bonus Episode 2

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/05/23

It’s our second selection of choice off-cuts from series 3. Find out what else the wonderful Jonno and the incredible Dulcé Sloan had to say about the greatest British sci-fi sitcom of all time. Plus: listener emails about swearing and hidden lyrics in the Red Dwarf theme tune.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be

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Series Three - Bonus Episode 1

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/05/09

Keep yourself warm between series with this selection of juicy off-cuts from recent episodes. Find out what Vix Layton, Kirsty Newton, Nick Doody and Tom Price said that you didn’t get to hear before. Plus: a listener shares a tale of youthful fandom cringe.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned:

1:07:52

18 - "The Last Day" with Dulcé Sloan

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/04/25

That’s right. Dulcé Sloan off The Daily Show is a lifelong Red Dwarf fan! She and her family have loved the show since she was a kid, when it first aired in the USA on PBS. Dulcé has great insights all over the place - from why the US remake was doomed to fail, to the genius of Backwards. Which member of the crew did she have a crush on? Is continuity even a thing in Red Dwarf? And is Robert Llewellyn really doing a Canadian accent? We tackle it all.Unpicking series 3 episode 6, The Last Day, Dulcé

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17 - "Timeslides" with Jonno

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2024/04/18

Jonno is here and he’s geeking out! He’s never missed a Gazpacho Soup Day, and we’re talking comprehensive rankings of eps and seasons. As a TV comedy writer and member of powerhouse sketch trio Sheeps, his fandom has evolved along with his experience as a crafter of comedy. Expect insights into what the show tells us about what’s wrong with Rimmer, how the 2020 lockdown helped Jonno understand Lister’s experience as the last human, and why regret is a recurring theme of the show.Series 3 episode 5,

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16 - "Bodyswap" with Tom Price

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/04/11

Red Dwarf changed Tom Price’s comedy DNA. The multitalented actor, radio presenter and podcaster shares his fan story - from being Talky Toaster at school, to bonding with his future wife over their shared love of the show, all the way to what happened when Tom did studio warm-up for a Dave-era Red Dwarf taping. His insights are plentiful, especially when it comes to appreciating why Chris Barrie is so fantastic as Rimmer.Turning our attention to series 3 episode 4, Bodyswap, we talk about all the

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15 - "Polymorph" with Kirsty Newton & Nick Doody

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Ep 15 - POLYMORPHIt’s our first ever two guest spectacular! Musical comedy virtuoso Kirsty Newton and phenomenal standup Nick Doody are joyful company as they share their love of Red Dwarf - from the mighty theme tune’s spacey vibes, to taking comfort in the company of misfits. You’ll find out which one of them has a groinal socket. And Kirsty and Nick’s individual links to Rob Grant will have you asking: what’s your RD Number?Tackling the chaotic brilliance of series 3 episode 3, Polymorph,

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14 - "Marooned" with Will Duggan

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/03/29

Craig Charles called Will Duggan a “wazzock” on BBC radio - in this ep, he tells us why! Will came to Red Dwarf at a random episode of series 8 (that’s not why Craig dissed him on 6 Music). Over several years, he caught episodes out of sequence, before finally learning the backstory of this “workplace sitcom that happens to be set 3 million years in the future.”Crashing into series 3 episode 2, Marooned, Will declares it a classic from the opening scene onwards. We can’t argue with him. Together we

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13 - "Backwards" with Vix Leyton

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/03/22

Vix Leyton has waited years to be asked about Red Dwarf! She shares her journey as a fan - from growing up in a space opera loving household, to abusing her pre-standup day job by engineering a working lunch with Robert Llewellyn. Vix also muses on how Rimmer’s grown on her as she’s gotten older, and together we ponder whether the show’s lightness of lore makes its fans nicer.Turning our attention to series 3 episode 1, Backwards, we expound upon all the stuff, including: Frawd eht ffo dna no

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Series 2 Wrap-up: The Lost Episode - "Dad"

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Before we get to series 3, we need to talk about what the smeg happens after Parallel Universe. We find a missing episode that would have dealt with Lister’s pregnancy. And a ‘story-so-far’ that’s the ‘story-so-fast’ you might not be able to take it in. So we’ve done the work for you.Get prepped for the next series and enjoy some brilliant listener contributions in this mini episode. Plus: hear from some of the fantastic guests who’ll join us in the new era.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod

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12 - "Parallel Universe" with Stuart Goldsmith

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Stuart Goldsmith hates Duane Dibbley. There’s your clickbait opener! In fact, the inventor of ‘comedians talking about comedy’ proves to be massively in love with classic Dwarf - and hugely insightful about its craft and appeal. He talks about the influence and resonance each character has had on him over the years. And gives an insider’s perspective on what it’s really like to work with a BBC sci-fi special effects budget.Turning our attention to series 2 episode 6, Parallel Universe, we explore a

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11 - "Queeg" with Sarah Mills

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/03/01

Sarah Mills greets us with her own version of the Red Dwarf theme tune - and it’s the perfect start to an especially bantery ep. Sarah talks about not being a sci-fi fan, yet wishing she’d come up with the concept of Red Dwarf. She shares her enduring love for a classic ep from series 4. And she has a great take on why we enjoy spending time with Rimmer, despite everything he says and does.Taking a look at series 2 episode 5, Queeg, we discuss Holly’s flat cap; horseys, bishes and prawns; and the

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10 - "Stasis Leak" with David Reed

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/23

Discover why improv comic and playwright David Reed is nostalgic for the days when series continuity wasn’t all that important. Hear his take on the boys from the Dwarf as characters from Winnie The Pooh. And shudder at the memory of David’s wife breaking Starbug.As we pull apart series 2 episode 4, Stasis Leak, David helps us celebrate the brilliance of Morwenna Banks and the joys of playing time travel as farce. Once again, we touch on how Red Dwarf is so funny, yet also – if you stop to think

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9 - "Thanks For The Memory" with Gemma Arrowsmith

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/16

Acclaimed comedy writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith joins us, sporting an awesome Mugs Murphy t-shirt. Her combo of megafandom and top-tier scriptwriting insight makes for a wide-ranging, illuminating conversation – from Grant and Naylor assuming the viewer’s intelligence, through to how unlikely it is that a sitcom driven by relative unknowns would be made today.Taking a close look at series 2 episode 3, Thanks For The Memory, we discover a cast at the top of their game. We explore Rimmer’s

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