Summary
In the 12th run, the boys discover a research centre, and the machines on Red Dwarf go on strike, so a presidential election is held between Rimmer and Kryten to look after their rights.
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Red Dwarf
- 2017
- Season 12
- 6 episodes
- Sitcom
- Drama
Episode 3: Time Wave
Summary
A ship from the 23rd century is washed up from the past and the Dwarfers run into a crew where criticism is illegal. When they protest they are arrested and threatened with draining of all critical thoughts. However, Rimmer's bitterness about his childhood comes in handy in beating the draining machine, his inner critic and the system, at least for a while. Johnny Vegas guest stars
Review
The Dwarfers encounter a ship of Earthlings where criticism is illegal, a law which is policed by (among others) Johnny Vegas looking rather splendid in a pink “Crit Cop” uniform. This show has always been quite adept at tackling chewy philosophical conundrums with sanity and infectious silliness, and it would be a fool who has a bad word to say about tonight’s parable on free speech and political correctness.
Rimmer (Chris Barrie) seems especially taken with a world where his every appalling character trait is deemed above reproach; but the lads need to prove that outlawing scorn and ridicule can lead to disaster and (in this particular case) certain death.
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- 2017-10-26
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Credits
Cast
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Dave Lister | Craig Charles |
| Cat | Danny John-Jules |
| Arnold Rimmer | Chris Barrie |
| Kryten | Robert Llewellyn |
| Crit Cop | Johnny Vegas |
Crew
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Doug Naylor |
| Writer | Doug Naylor |
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Episode 3
Time Wave
Summary
A ship from the 23rd century is washed up from the past and the Dwarfers run into a crew where criticism is illegal. When they protest they are arrested and threatened with draining of all critical thoughts. However, Rimmer's bitterness about his childhood comes in handy in beating the draining machine, his inner critic and the system, at least for a while. Johnny Vegas guest starsReview
The Dwarfers encounter a ship of Earthlings where criticism is illegal, a law which is policed by (among others) Johnny Vegas looking rather splendid in a pink “Crit Cop” uniform. This show has always been quite adept at tackling chewy philosophical conundrums with sanity and infectious silliness, and it would be a fool who has a bad word to say about tonight’s parable on free speech and political correctness.
Rimmer (Chris Barrie) seems especially taken with a world where his every appalling character trait is deemed above reproach; but the lads need to prove that outlawing scorn and ridicule can lead to disaster and (in this particular case) certain death.
How to watch
Next showing
There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.
Streaming
❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).Details
- Released on
- 2017-10-26
- Languages
- Formats
- Colour
Credits
Cast
role name Dave Lister Craig Charles Cat Danny John-Jules Arnold Rimmer Chris Barrie Kryten Robert Llewellyn Crit Cop Johnny Vegas Crew
role name Director Doug Naylor Writer Doug Naylor
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