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Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years
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The definitive overview of the adventures of the legendary Boys from the Dwarf. This three-part series charts the origins, production and legacy of everything associated with the sci-fi comedy.
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- 01The Boys From The DwarfA 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.
- 02In Studio Space No One Can Hear You ScreamA 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.
- 03Playing Pool With PlanetsA 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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- S01E01Season's bestThe Boys From The DwarfAugust 6, 2020A 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 w
- S01E02In Studio Space No One Can Hear You ScreamAugust 13, 2020A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever, told by cast and perhaps most importantly the
- S01E03Playing Pool With PlanetsAugust 20, 2020A 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
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