Czech Dwarf

[thomasaevans]

http://www.cervenytrpaslik.cz/

Check out that video news item!

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[Moonlight]

That’s excellent localization right there.

[barbucha]

Trpaslicon 2025 is here!

Zamppera and SoCha and their presentation about unfinished Red Dwarf projects

[barbucha]

These are collectors cards we fanmade as a gift for the visitors of Red Dwarf

[Flap Jack]

Very cool, hope you all have a great time!

Interesting to learn that, if the internet is being honest with me, the Czech name for The Cat is the specific word for a male cat rather than just the word for the species.

[Ben Saunders]

[Quinn: Clochebusters World Champion]

Interesting they should choose to change the spelling of Kryten and Cat’s entire name

it suggests they don’t see Cat as a name or a proper noun, and just a description. Which I would argue within the show isn’t the case (with the exception of “he hasn’t got a name, we just call him Cat” … well then that is his name. He always wear a belt buckle with it on, suggesting Cat himself recognises it as his identity 

[Flap Jack]

No, I don’t think it suggests they don’t see Cat as a name or proper noun at all. It’s just about how he got the name to begin with. He wasn’t deliberately named The Cat as a specifically English moniker (similar to how Jeremy Corbyn – who woz robbed by the way – had a cat called El Gato), it was purely descriptive. They call him Cat because he’s a cat, and he’s too self-absorbed to think he needs any other name. It would be pretty bizarre to have The End wholly in the Czech language, but for Lister to randomly use the English word “cat” unprompted.

Like imagine if this is how it went in the original version:

And then for the rest of the show he was known as “Die Katze”.

[Quinn: Clochebusters World Champion]

No, I don’t think it suggests they don’t see Cat as a name or proper noun at all. It’s just about how he got the name to begin with. He wasn’t deliberately named The Cat as a specifically English moniker (similar to how Jeremy Corbyn – who woz robbed by the way – had a cat called El Gato), it was purely descriptive. They call him Cat because he’s a cat, and he’s too self-absorbed to think he needs any other name. It would be pretty bizarre to have The End wholly in the Czech language, but for Lister to randomly use the English word “cat” unprompted.
Like imagine if this is how it went in the original version:

And then for the rest of the show he was known as “Die Katze”.

That’s a fair point. 

[Technopeasant]

 

similar to how Jeremy Corbyn – who woz robbed by the way – had a cat called El Gato

Pray tell me nothing has happened to El Gato! After Jacinda Ardern lost Paddles I don’t think I could bare it.

[Flap Jack]

Pray tell me nothing has happened to El Gato! After Jacinda Ardern lost Paddles I don’t think I could bare it.

I’m sorry…

https://www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/farewell-to-el-gato-corbyns-cat-with-a-cult-following

Honestly I didn’t actually know about this when I posted my last reply, I was just hedging my bets because El Gato became known 15 years ago and cats don’t live that long. So it was like “I don’t know if he still has him, but he did at least have him for a while”.

[Technopeasant]

[Hamish]

We all assume that the Cat will have a similar life span to Lister, but the oldest domestic cat only lived to be 38, and that was itself a huge exception.

How old was the Cat Priest exactly?

[barbucha]

I think I need to clarify a few things here :)

Kryten is called Kryton in czech republic, for pronunciation reasons and better inflection.

Cat is called “Kocour” which is the generic name for a male cat. All cats as a species are called “Kočka”, but the male is called “Kocour” and the female is called “Kočka” :). So yes, “Kocour” is name of the Cat in czech translation. I don’t know why that doesn’t make sense to you? :)

[barbucha]

I think I need to clarify a few things here :)

Kryten is called Kryton in czech republic, for pronunciation reasons and better inflection. And also because, in Czech there is a word “kretén” which means “asshole” :D

Cat is called “Kocour” which is the generic name for a male cat. All cats as a species are called “Kočka”, but the male is called “Kocour” and the female is called “Kočka” :). So yes, “Kocour” is name of the Cat in czech translation. I don’t know why that doesn’t make sense to you? :)

[barbucha]

🎙️ Czech dubbing of Red Dwarf live! 🚀🎭

You had to hear this with your own ears! 🎧 At the VIP evening of Trpaslicon 2025, Czech dubbers Kamil Halbich (Rimmer), Martin Sobotka (Lister) returned to their iconic roles and performed an unforgettable scene from Red Dwarf live.

🔥 Legendary voices, great atmosphere and loads of laughter! 

[barbucha]

🌟 Costume Contest at Trpaslicon 2025! 🎭🚀

Fans of British humor, sci-fi and fantasy once again showed off their full force! Check out the original masks inspired by Red Dwarf, Discworld and other iconic series.

Which costume caught your eye the most? 🔥

[Dave]

The Confidence costume is very nice.

[barbucha]

Trpaslicon 2025: Confidence, Paranoia and lots of great experiences! 🚀

Trpaslicon celebrated its 22nd anniversary this year, and in the spirit of the Confidence and Paranoia episode, we walked the fine line between absolute elation and a mild existential crisis all weekend – but in exactly the right Dwarf style!

Great guests and legendary voices

This year we welcomed dubbing legends of the Czech version of Red Dwarf – Martin Sobotka (Lister), Kamil Halbich (Rimmer), Zdeněk Dušek (Kryten), director Janos Vaculík and dubber Zuzana Skalicka (Loretta). Meeting them was one of the highlights of the con and brought a lot of great stories and improvised dubbing performances!

Stats that would make even Holly happy

There were approximately 480 attendees at Trpaslicon this year, including:
👾 367 visitors
🛠 51 organizers
🎙 58 guests (speakers, dubbers, special guests)
👶 And several future child-sized fans!

A programme full of British humour, sci-fi and nostalgia

This year Trpaslicon offered a rich programme, with Red Dwarf, Britcom, sci-fi & fantasy, Doctor Who, as well as workshops, competitions and themed games. In the sci-fi line, we commemorated 10 years since Terry Pratchett’s passing, remembered his legacy and re-immersed ourselves in his fantastic world.

Mask competition and VIP evening with dubbers

Saturday night traditionally culminated in a mask competition, featuring incredibly creative costumes inspired by Red Dwarf, Discworld and other iconic figures of British culture. This was followed by a meet and greet with the voice actors, who once again proved that their voices simply belong with the Red Dwarf crew.

Buffet at Pirate Luigi’s: How was your Vindaloo?

No Trpaslicon would be complete without the legendary Buffet at Pirate Luigi’s, where visitors could enjoy Gazpacho, Chicken Vindaloo and other space delicacies. If Vindaloo has “toasted your palate a bit”, consider it part of the experience! 😄

Atmosphere full of Confidence and Paranoia

This year, we went all out with the themed decorations, which, in the spirit of the Confidence and Paranoia episode, gave the con just the right vibe – so everyone could feel either totally awesome or totally depressed. But the main thing is that we had a great time together!

💡 We are already looking forward to Trpaslicon 2026!

[barbucha]

The voice actors of the Czech version of Red Dwarf received photos signed by the actors as a gift from the organizers during the main VIP evening

On the left, Martin Sobotka (Czech voice of David Lister), in the middle, Zdeněk Dušek (Czech voice of Kryten), on the right, Kamil Halbich (Czech voice of Arnold Rimmer). They were very happy with the signatures.

Zdeněk Dušek is very sad that Robert Llewellyn will not come to Comic Con Prague, but he still hopes that they will meet one day. Robert was supposed to come, but in the end he canceled his participation. Danny John Jules will arrive instead.

[Technopeasant]

[barbucha]

Radio Prague International report from Trpaslicon 2025

Cult British science fiction comedy series Red Dwarf has a surprisingly large number of fans in the Czech Republic. Trpaslicon – adapted from the Czech name for the show, Červený trpaslík – is an annual Prague festival that has been running since 2003 and which celebrates not only Red Dwarf but all things Britcom and Brit sci-fi. Dominik Jůn went to visit.

https://english.radio.cz/a-nation-red-dwarf-fans-8846248

[barbucha]

🚀 We know Lister as a space wanderer, but Craig Charles can also get the crowd dancing as a DJ! 🕺

We went to Brighton to see his show, and we believe it will be worth it – great music, incredible atmosphere and a good dose of funk! Have you ever experienced Craig live as a DJ?

We brought Craig a few gifts. 👕

[Ian Symes]

My friend Dave was working at the 6Music Festival this weekend. When he introduced himself to Craig, he immediately responded “everybody’s dead, Dave”, which made his day.

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