On This Day in Red Dwarf
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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
October 2, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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
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
October 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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
In 'Timeslides', Kryten states that in Rimmer's "Fascist Dictator Monthly" magazine, Adolf Hitler was Mr October. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
October 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
In 'Timeslides', Kryten states that in Rimmer's "Fascist Dictator Monthly" magazine, Adolf Hitler was Mr October. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
Mastermind - 29 September 2003 - Red Dwarf Questions
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September 29, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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
"Samsara", episode 2 of series XI, first aired on 29 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 29, 2026 at 10:23 AM
"Samsara", episode 2 of series XI, first aired on 29 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
September 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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
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
September 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
"Stasis Leak", episode 4 of series 2, first aired on 27 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 27, 2026 at 1:23 PM
"Stasis Leak", episode 4 of series 2, first aired on 27 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
September 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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
The studio audience recording for "Bodyswap" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 26, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Bodyswap" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
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
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September 25, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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
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
Coronation Street - Steve And Lloyd Say Goodbye
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As Lloyd leaves Weatherfield for good, Steve emotionally says goodbye.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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
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
Clare Grogan on NMTB - 23 September 2002
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September 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
"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
Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Official Trailer
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September 23, 2026 at 8:23 AM
"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
"Twentica", episode 1 of series XI, first aired on 22 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 22, 2026 at 11:23 AM
"Twentica", episode 1 of series XI, first aired on 22 September 2016 (10 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
Danny John-Jules & Amy Dowden dance the Foxtrot to Top Cat (Theme) - BBC Strictly 2018
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September 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
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
Clare Grogan Is the Real Kochanski
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September 22, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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
The trailer for Red Dwarf XII, first aired on 20 September 2017 (9 years ago today) on Dave, during an episode of 'Taskmaster'. https://twitter.com/RedDwarfHQ/status/910614669504770048 #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The trailer for Red Dwarf XII, first aired on 20 September 2017 (9 years ago today) on Dave, during an episode of 'Taskmaster'. https://twitter.com/RedDwarfHQ/status/910614669504770048 #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
"Thanks for the Memory", episode 3 of series 2, first aired on 20 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM
"Thanks for the Memory", episode 3 of series 2, first aired on 20 September 1988 (38 years ago today). #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
Last Parallel 9 Of Series 1 Part 8
Craig Charles appears as a guest in this part.
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September 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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
The studio audience recording for "Backwards" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Backwards" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
Happy birthday to the coolest Cat in deep space! Danny John-Jules is 66 today! Happy birthday @DannyJohnJules! #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Happy birthday to the coolest Cat in deep space! Danny John-Jules is 66 today! Happy birthday @DannyJohnJules! #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
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
September 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
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
September 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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
The studio audience recording for "Timeslides" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay
September 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The studio audience recording for "Timeslides" took place on this day in 1989. #RedDwarf #OnThisDay