Let’s Talk About Cured (on UKTV Play) News Posted by Ian Symes on 5th October 2017, 08:00 It’s been 349 days since an episode of Red Dwarf was released on UKTV Play. Well, they’re back at it this morning, or possibly this afternoon, or maybe even this evening. Yes, we’re not yet sure exactly when you’ll be watching a brand new episode of your favourite show; last year, Twentica was released at just gone 9am, so we’ll be surprised if it’s not there in time for lunch. Whenever it does arrive, the link will appear in large friendly letters below this paragraph. Unless you’re reading this after it’s been released, in which case the link is there in large friendly letters below this paragraph. THIS IS A LINK TO CURED, THANK YOU BYE. As should be plainly obvious by now, this discussion thread is intended for people watching online ahead of the TV broadcast. Our spoiler policy dictates that if you want to talk about Cured before 9pm next Thursday, you have to do so within a thread that bears the teal banner above. If you’ve not watched the episode yet, you’re strongly advised not to read the comments on this post for now, as it’ll be a spoilery free-for-all the very second the episode drops. But do catch up before our first LIVE Instant Reaction DwarfCast of the series, which starts at 9pm on Friday. The link will appear on here, on our Twitter feed and our Spreaker page at 8:40pm, ready for you to listen and chat along live. We’d really love to hear from you on the night, as the live chat via Spreaker was a real highlight last year. If you can’t join us, the download version will be here on Saturday, and in the meantime, please use this thread for all your thoughts, opinions and theories on the series opener.
P-p-p-poker Face P-p-poker Face Muh Muh Muh Muh News Posted by Ian Symes on 4th October 2017, 10:53 With just ONE DAY TO GO until Red Dwarf XII is unleashed to the world on UKTV Play, Dave have posted a two minute preview clip from Cured. Personally, I’m not going to watch this now, as I’d rather wait a day and watch the whole thing, but for those who want a little appetiser before tomorrow’s main course, feel free to discuss below.
Tonight’s Special Guest Star… News Posted by Jonathan Capps on 3rd October 2017, 17:26 This one’s been floating around for a while but it’s remained on the fringe of our spoiler policy until UKTV started drawing direct attention to it. As it looks like they’re leaning into this as part of the Cured promotion we couldn’t rightly ignore it much longer. However, as a last stand to demonstrate our opinion that this is a reveal that we firmly believe should NOT be part of the pre-broadcast promotion and that we would’ve preferred was kept as a surprise on the night, we will keep everything after the jump… Continue reading →
UKTV Play agenda News Posted by Jonathan Capps on 29th September 2017, 13:17 Bit of a funny update this week, as the true premiere of series XII has kind of ended up sneaking up on people due to the fact that it will once again have its episodes streamed on UKTV Play 7 days before broadcast. More excitingly, however, four new publicity photos have been added to the XII gallery and they all look lovely so do check those out. Let’s start off today’s update after the jump with a great picture of Chris Barrie’s face as a concession that I am incredibly excited about what is to come over the next weeks despite my moan about the nature of its broadcast… Continue reading →
SciFiNow ruins the two best jokes in Cured News Posted by Ian Symes on 27th September 2017, 19:46 I really don't feel I should be bringing this to your attention, but here goes. Earlier today, the UKTV press office tweeted a picture of the latest issue of SciFiNow, which features an interview with the four main cast. I couldn't find the magazine in any of the shops I passed on my way home, but just from opening up the picture in that tweet, I can see that the very first paragraph contains some pretty massive spoilers for the first episode. Honestly, I was at the recording, and the two moments that Craig gives away were undoubtedly the biggest comedy moments of the episode. If an audience member had posted this online, they'd be lynched, but we're reproducing it here because it's been printed in a fucking nationally-distributed magazine, and UKTV's act of tweeting about it implies that they're happy to draw attention to it. I sincerely advise that you do not read this article any further. It would be much better to wait eight days and watch these jokes unfold before you, but if you're morbidly impatient, were at the recording or the premiere, or are just a fucking idiot, read on. Read more →
Preview of a preview News Posted by Jonathan Capps on 20th September 2017, 17:52 Well, this is unexpected! An exclusive preview of #RedDwarfXII will be landing on @davechannel tonight from 9pm! #Taskmaster #Porters pic.twitter.com/E9sax2bNwk — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) September 20, 2017 At the time of writing we’re not sure what exact shape this preview will take, but this level of teasing would suggest it is not insignificant. Whatever it is we have to wait until it turns up during one of the ad breaks around tonight’s Taskmaster. It does seem a little odd that we’re getting a presumably significant bit of publicity debuted on a weekday night and not in the traditional Friday slot, but I guess UKTV are still figuring out how to debut things effectively. Please do use this post to share your thoughts on whatever we end up with, and we’ll possibly be back with further coverage of it if we deem it WORTHY.
Teaser? I hardly know her! News Posted by Ian Symes on 15th September 2017, 11:42 NEW TEASER AND PICCIES, EVERYONE. UPDATE: Now, before we get on to analysing that lovely little teaser, let's pick through the other details that were released today. Read more →
Ian’s Newsround – 13/09/17 News Posted by Ian Symes on 13th September 2017, 21:45 You know you're getting close to a new series when there's enough news happening that we need to dust off this old format. Here's a handy round-up of everything that's happened since our last news update on Friday lunchtime, in order of how-much-we-have-to-say-on-the-topic. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE WOMAN, SHE'S SFX MAD - Today saw the latest issue of SFX hit the newsstands, featuring on its cover a photograph of four really familiar-looking men. It was never going to be as prolific as last year's coverage, so there's no little booklet this time round, but there is an eight page feature on the show with contributions from all four cast members and both Naylors. The bulk is taken up by the cast answering fans' questions, most of which will be familiar to convention-goers, and are more often about the show's past instead of the upcoming series. The only new information of note comes in this answer to a question about whether they'd like to see the Cat people return: Read more →
A date with Norman Lovett News Posted by Jonathan Capps on 8th September 2017, 11:50 So, let’s cut right to the chase. Norman Lovett is BACK in an as yet unconfirmed episode of series XII – a series which, we now know, will ‘premiere’ on Thursday 12th October 2017. Depending on how lucky/unlucky you’ve been with the minor minefield of spoilers since his episode was recorded last year you’ll either be SURPRISED or UNSURPRISED to learn of Lovett’s return to the show. Personally, I’m more shocked and sickened by the fact that it’s been 18 years since series 8 first aired but I have to say the old computer is looking good on it, if a little overly made up. Regardless of your thoughts on who is the One True Holly, the above image will certainly invoke a lot of warm fuzzy feelings for a lot of you. I’m personally getting more of a 1 and 2 than an VIII vibe from that image but as for the performance we’ll have to wait to see what a 2017 version of Holly looks and sounds like and, indeed, what the context of his appearance will be. GNP are keeping schtum about the exact episode he’s appearing in, but I imagine it’ll become clear soon enough. The other big news to come out today is of course confirmation that Series XII, episode 1, Cured will air on Dave on the 12th October. Now, as we all know at this point the likelihood is that this puts the true start date of the series a week earlier on Thursday 5th through the UKTV Play service. While there’s no reason to believe that won’t be the case, we’re still waiting on official confirmation. Personally, I’m rooting for the decision that doesn’t split the viewership into two angry pieces.
Guests Who? News Posted by Jonathan Capps on 1st September 2017, 11:47 Buckley. Vegas. George. Partridge? Find out tonight. For those of your hankering for a bit more out of your Friday updates will be pleased, as we’ve just been hit with not one but THREE exciting cast announcements for XII. A common theme of Dave-era Dwarf is the very high quality of the guest casting so seeing our first proper glimpse of that is very exciting, especially when we’re dealing with such household names. Piccies and thoughts after the jump. JUMP. Continue reading →
