red dwarf x

[Molokov]

Or rather... everything except S6, S7 and Back to Earth was filmed in front of a live audience.

Obviously, the location stuff (outside in a forest sort-of-thing) is shot beforehand, and some of the fancier special effects shots are also shot in advance, but *most* of it is shot with an audience.

I believe chris boote was in the audience for at least one show of RDX, he can tell us of his experience

 

[MongoGutman]

I think there's strong indications that this is the end of Red Dwarf

Spoiler

1) The last episode is called The Beginning. Episode 1, season 1 was called The End.
2) In the last episode Rimmer is the hero. Rimmer. Hero. It breaks the mould.

 

[KingCarrot]

I think there's strong indications that this is the end of Red Dwarf

Spoiler

1) The last episode is called The Beginning. Episode 1, season 1 was called The End.
2) In the last episode Rimmer is the hero. Rimmer. Hero. It breaks the mould.

*Covers his eyes and plugs his ears*

 

[Quatermass]

Maybe not, MongoGutman, but it means that it's a better high to go out on than Only the Good..., so if they don't come back...

Spoiler

Also, keep in mind that Rimmer may very well still be cowardly and disdainful. The only thing he has boosted is his self-esteem. It might make him into even more of a prick than before...

 

[MongoGutman]

Spoiler

The symmetry of the titles is very compelling, though, going from The End to the Beginning... I mean, what would you call the next episode? Foreword? Title Page? Artistically it appeals. This season they went back to basics and did the old jokes but it all seemed a little stale and the crew were clearly past their best - it was better than the Back to Earth miniseries but from here it can only go downhill.

And I think the Rimmer thing was deliberate - the rest of the crew had to act a little out of character in order to shoe-horn it in: the way they assigned him the task and trusted him with it didn't ring true.

 

[DaveC]

I loved the Red Dwarf X, it felt so familiar but at the same time each episode had something outstanding in it!

Spoiler

I loved Kryten and Cat's synchronised talking. And the end with Rimmer had me and my missus gasping and laughing and cheering alternately for ages. I agree with Q, will just make him a bigger ego than before.

I don't mind if this is the end, but I'd love there to be more! :clap:

 

[Bouncy Castle]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a43 ... -more.html

 

[DaveC]

:dance:

 

[KingCarrot]

Not a definite still, but looking good!

 

[Quatermass]

BTW, I watched Lemons last night. Much funnier than the past two episodes, still a bit of a letdown, but getting back up to the standard of prior Red Dwarf episodes.

 

[Jack Remillard]

Really enjoyed Red Dwarf X, especially the last episode.

Spoiler

Loved Hogey and his 'Duels Across Time And Space'.

Doug Naylor posted on Twitter that it was pretty much certain that there would be another series so long as the DVD for Red Dwarf X sells well and BBC Worldwide get their investment back.

https://twitter.com/DougRDNaylor/status ... 0872113152

 

[Quatermass]

Watched Entangled. Good episode, but the always-wrong professor was annoying as [EFF!].

On another note, I'm beginning to wonder whether a new series is a good idea at all. Red Dwarf X is far from the nadir that was Back to Earth (which was good, but didn't feel like Red Dwarf to me), but I think the show is getting tired. The spirit is willing, but the rest of the show... :|

 

[Jack Remillard]

I enjoyed the season overall. Not all of the episodes worked for me, but the same goes for all the seasons of the original series.

I thought The Beginning was one of the best Red Dwarf episodes ever though. Really funny, and a good story. At the risk of overhyping it for those who haven't seen it. I felt like there was a bit of 'saving the best for last' about it.

 

[Quatermass]

Watched Dear Dave. Not too bad, the vending machines were annoying, but the climax of the vending machine subplot was absolutely hilarious, reminding me of the 'shrinking boxer shorts' scene from Polymorph. "You'll bonk anything, won't you Lister?" Nice ending too.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

I look forward to the new series now being written.

 

[Quatermass]

Thanks to Red Dwarf X coming out on DVD early, watched The Beginning. If only the rest of the series was like this one, then the show would definitely be back on its feet. Didn't like the classroom scene at the beginning, but otherwise, a good show. :clap:

 

[Jack Remillard]

Glad you liked it. I loved Hoagie and his obsession with duels through time and space.

 

[Quatermass]

Glad you liked it. I loved Hoagie and his obsession with duels through time and space.

Yes, though he got a bit annoying. The pseudo-Italian accent helped make the character less annoying and more funny, surprisingly.

 

[Quatermass]

One of my favourite bits from the first episode, Trojan. Not just the gag of 'a moose!', but also Rimmer having a resentment crash at the end.

 

[rockershovel]

Personally, I've rather enjoyed it. Consistency was never a strong point with RD, there was always something pretty duff along the way and it was always inclined to take a joke a bit too far past its illogical conclusion, but it was always worth watching on the whole.

I love Back To Earth, mostly for the Blade Runner jokes... although the Coronation Street stuff was funny, too.

But I'd say it's time to call time at the end of RDX.