On This Day in Red Dwarf
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The first episode of Red Dwarf not to include a writing credit from Rob Grant, "Tikka to Ride" (episode 1 of series 7), first aired on 17 January 1997 (29 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 17, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The first episode of Red Dwarf not to include a writing credit from Rob Grant, "Tikka to Ride" (episode 1 of series 7), first aired on 17 January 1997 (29 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Red Dwarf Series I - VIII was released on Bluray on 14 January 2019 (7 years ago today). This included all episodes of the first 8 series, upscaled into high-definition, and all bonus features from the DVD releases. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Red Dwarf Series I - VIII was released on Bluray on 14 January 2019 (7 years ago today). This included all episodes of the first 8 series, upscaled into high-definition, and all bonus features from the DVD releases. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
According to 'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers' Holly starts a diary every year but gives up by 13 January. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
According to 'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers' Holly starts a diary every year but gives up by 13 January. #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
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
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
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
"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
"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
"Rude alert! Rude alert!" Happy birthday to Hattie Hayridge, who played Holly between series III - V. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Rude alert! Rude alert!" Happy birthday to Hattie Hayridge, who played Holly between series III - V. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
The studio audience recording for "Trojan" took place on this day in 2011. This was the first time Red Dwarf had been recorded in front of an audience since 1998. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Trojan" took place on this day in 2011. This was the first time Red Dwarf had been recorded in front of an audience since 1998. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
On Friday the 13th December 2019, the first studio audience recording of "The Promised Land" took place at Pinewood Studios. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
On Friday the 13th December 2019, the first studio audience recording of "The Promised Land" took place at Pinewood Studios. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Timeslides", episode 5 of series 3, first aired on 12 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Timeslides", episode 5 of series 3, first aired on 12 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Bodyswap", episode 4 of series 3, first aired on 5 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
December 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Bodyswap", episode 4 of series 3, first aired on 5 December 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Polymorph", episode 3 of series 3, first aired on 28 November 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Polymorph", episode 3 of series 3, first aired on 28 November 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 25th. Gazpacho Soup Day. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
November 25th. Gazpacho Soup Day. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
22 November 1963. John F Kennedy shoots his past self from behind the grassy knoll. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
22 November 1963. John F Kennedy shoots his past self from behind the grassy knoll. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Marooned", episode 2 of series 3, first aired on 21 November 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Marooned", episode 2 of series 3, first aired on 21 November 1989 (36 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Red Dwarf XII was released on DVD on 20 November 2017 (8 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Red Dwarf XII was released on DVD on 20 November 2017 (8 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
On 20 November 2001 (24 years ago today) an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer aired, titled "Smashed". In this episode Andrew tells Spike that he's seen every episode of Doctor Who but not Red Dwarf "because it's not out yet on DVD". #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
On 20 November 2001 (24 years ago today) an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer aired, titled "Smashed". In this episode Andrew tells Spike that he's seen every episode of Doctor Who but not Red Dwarf "because it's not out yet on DVD". #RedDwarf #OnThisDay