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On 12 January 2014 (12 years ago today), Danny John-Jules appeared on 'Sunday Brunch' alongside his 'Death in Paradise' co-star, Kris Marshall. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Danny john jules talking Red Dwarf on Sunday Brunch
Highlights of Danny talking Red Dwarf on Sunday Brunch
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January 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
On 12 January 2014 (12 years ago today), Danny John-Jules appeared on 'Sunday Brunch' alongside his 'Death in Paradise' co-star, Kris Marshall. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
On 11 January 2020 (6 years ago today), the second half of "The Promised Land" was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Pinewood Studios. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 11, 2026 at 10:23 AM
On 11 January 2020 (6 years ago today), the second half of "The Promised Land" was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Pinewood Studios. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Over it's run of more than 100 episodes, Llewellyn interviewed many of his Red Dwarf co-stars, and episode 1's guest is Red Dwarf Producer and Director, Ed Bye. #RedDwarf
Ed Bye | Carpool
This week's passenger is Ed Bye, director of Red Dwarf and Bottom.
Carpool Podcast on iTunes @ http://bit.ly/CarpooliTunes
ABOUT CARPOOL:
Carpool is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge, Fully Charged), who gives a wide variety of passengers a lift in a hybrid or electric car and they talk. It's as simple as that. Previous guests include Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Charlieissocoolike and Jim Jeffries.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Over it's run of more than 100 episodes, Llewellyn interviewed many of his Red Dwarf co-stars, and episode 1's guest is Red Dwarf Producer and Director, Ed Bye. #RedDwarf
Robert Llewelyn's web series 'Carpool' premiered on 9 January 2009 (17 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Robert Llewelyn's web series 'Carpool' premiered on 9 January 2009 (17 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The studio audience recording for "Lemons" took place on this day in 2012. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Lemons" took place on this day in 2012. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn appeared on Channel 4's morning show, 'The Big Breakfast', on 6 January 1997 (29 years ago today) to promote the upcoming 7th series of Red Dwarf. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The BIG Breakfast
Clip of Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn on the Big Breakfast from the 90's promoting Red Dwarf 7
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January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn appeared on Channel 4's morning show, 'The Big Breakfast', on 6 January 1997 (29 years ago today) to promote the upcoming 7th series of Red Dwarf. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
6 January 1989 (37 years ago today). Between Series 2 & 3 of Red Dwarf, Craig Charles was interviewed by Judi Spiers on Daytime Live. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Daytime Live - Red Dwarf Craig Charles Interview - 6th January 1989
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January 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
6 January 1989 (37 years ago today). Between Series 2 & 3 of Red Dwarf, Craig Charles was interviewed by Judi Spiers on Daytime Live. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Robert Llewelyn appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 4 January 2011 (15 years ago today). His specialist subject was Electric Cars. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Celebrity Mastermind - Robert Llewellyn - 4 January 2011
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January 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Robert Llewelyn appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 4 January 2011 (15 years ago today). His specialist subject was Electric Cars. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Chris Barrie starred as Gordon Brittas in sitcom 'The Brittas Empire' which ran for 7 series. The first episode aired on 3 January 1991 (35 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Chris Barrie starred as Gordon Brittas in sitcom 'The Brittas Empire' which ran for 7 series. The first episode aired on 3 January 1991 (35 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
On 2 January 2008 (18 years ago today), Tony Hawks, the "fifth dwarfer", made his second appearance on Celebrity Mastermind. This time his specialist subject was the skateboarder Tony Hawk. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Tony Hawks on Tony Hawk
Tony Hawks on Tony Hawk (Celebrity Mastermind)
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January 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
On 2 January 2008 (18 years ago today), Tony Hawks, the "fifth dwarfer", made his second appearance on Celebrity Mastermind. This time his specialist subject was the skateboarder Tony Hawk. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
In an episode of 'Jonathan Creek' entitled 'The Three Gamblers' which aired on 2 January 2000 (26 years ago today), Hatty Hayridge guest starred as magician Lizzie Gillespie #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM
In an episode of 'Jonathan Creek' entitled 'The Three Gamblers' which aired on 2 January 2000 (26 years ago today), Hatty Hayridge guest starred as magician Lizzie Gillespie #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Rimmer's Diary, 1 Jan: #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Rimmer's Diary, 1 Jan: #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Hattie Hayridge appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 30 December 2010 (15 years ago today). Her specialist subject was The Cold War. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Hattie Hayridge Celebrity Mastermind Chat Dec 2010
Hattie Hayridge's general knowledge round chat with John Humphrys on Celebrity Mastermind 30 Dec 2010
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December 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hattie Hayridge appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 30 December 2010 (15 years ago today). Her specialist subject was The Cold War. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Hattie Hayridge appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 30 December 2010 (15 years ago today). Her specialist subject was The Cold War. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Hattie Hayridge Celebrity Mastermind Chat Dec 2010
Hattie Hayridge's general knowledge round chat with John Humphrys on Celebrity Mastermind 30 Dec 2010
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December 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Hattie Hayridge appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind on 30 December 2010 (15 years ago today). Her specialist subject was The Cold War. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Craig Charles was a contestant on a christmas episode of BBC1's 'Telly Addicts' on 29 December 1993 (32 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Craig Charles was a contestant on a christmas episode of BBC1's 'Telly Addicts' on 29 December 1993 (32 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
On 28 December 1991 (34 years ago today), Amnesty International's Big 30 was broadcast on ITV and featured a short clip of the Dwarfers wishing Amnesty International a “happy three million and thirtieth birthday”. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) - Red Dwarf Segment
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December 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
On 28 December 1991 (34 years ago today), Amnesty International's Big 30 was broadcast on ITV and featured a short clip of the Dwarfers wishing Amnesty International a “happy three million and thirtieth birthday”. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Christmas day, we were attacked by that pan-dimensional liquid beast from the Mogagon Cluster."
- Kryten, Out of Time
Merry Christmas Smegheads. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
- Kryten, Out of Time
Merry Christmas Smegheads. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Christmas day, we were attacked by that pan-dimensional liquid beast from the Mogagon Cluster."
- Kryten, Out of Time
Merry Christmas Smegheads. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
- Kryten, Out of Time
Merry Christmas Smegheads. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
In 1981, Clare Grogan (@ClareGrogan2) was featured on the cover of Smash Hits Magazine for the Holiday Issue, released on 24 December. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In 1981, Clare Grogan (@ClareGrogan2) was featured on the cover of Smash Hits Magazine for the Holiday Issue, released on 24 December. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
In the novel 'Better Than Life', Lister lives in a town where it's Christmas Eve every day. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
In the novel 'Better Than Life', Lister lives in a town where it's Christmas Eve every day. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The studio audience recording for "Fathers And Suns" took place on this day in 2011. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The studio audience recording for "Fathers And Suns" took place on this day in 2011. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Craig Charles appeared on a special episode of The Chase for the 'Text Santa' charity appeal on 21 December 2012 (13 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Craig Charles on The Chase, 2012
Craig Charles on ITV1's The Chase quiz show on 21st December 2012. Celebrity special for the 'Text Santa' charity appeal, with Bradley Walsh.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Craig Charles appeared on a special episode of The Chase for the 'Text Santa' charity appeal on 21 December 2012 (13 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The studio audience recording for "DNA" took place on this day in 1990. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "DNA" took place on this day in 1990. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Little Shop of Horrors" was released on 19 December 1986 (39 years ago today). Danny John-Jules can be seen as one of the doo-wop backing singers. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
"Little Shop of Horrors" was released on 19 December 1986 (39 years ago today). Danny John-Jules can be seen as one of the doo-wop backing singers. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"The Last Day", episode 6 of series 3, first aired on 19 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"The Last Day", episode 6 of series 3, first aired on 19 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The studio audience recording for "Twentica" took place on this day in 2015. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Twentica" took place on this day in 2015. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay