Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years (2020–2020)

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1. 01The Boys From The DwarfS01E01 · 5.0A look at the troubled origins of what was soon to become the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever, as told by the people who were there.
2. 02In Studio Space No One Can Hear You ScreamS01E02 · 5.0A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever, told by cast and perhaps most importantly the key crew who made it happen.
3. 03Playing Pool With PlanetsS01E03 · 5.0A look at the real and invented science that has marked out Red Dwarf as truly unique for over 30 years. Plus, the main cast about just how special Red Dwarf has been to them.

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Castfull cast & details

David TennantSelf - Narrator (voice)

Rob Grant

Rob GrantSelfDanny John-JulesSelfChris BarrieSelfDoug NaylorSelfRobert LlewellynSelf

Grant Naylor

Grant NaylorSelfHattie HayridgeSelf

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