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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 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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Cast

rolename
RimmerChris Barrie
ListerCraig Charles
CatDanny John-Jules
KrytenRobert Llewellyn
Crit CopJohnny Vegas
ZiggyJamie Chapman
GuruPaul Leonard
Waitress GretaAmrita Acharia
Tutt JohnsonJoe Sims

Crew

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DirectorDoug Naylor
WriterRob Grant
ProducerRichard Naylor
ProducerKerry Waddell
ComposerHoward Goodall
EditorPeter Oliver
Production designerKeith Dunne

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  • 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.

    How to watch

    Next showing

    There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

    Streaming

    Details

    Released on
    2017-10-26
    Languages
    Formats
    Colour

    Credits

    Cast

    rolename
    RimmerChris Barrie
    ListerCraig Charles
    CatDanny John-Jules
    KrytenRobert Llewellyn
    Crit CopJohnny Vegas
    ZiggyJamie Chapman
    GuruPaul Leonard
    Waitress GretaAmrita Acharia
    Tutt JohnsonJoe Sims

    Crew

    rolename
    DirectorDoug Naylor
    WriterRob Grant
    ProducerRichard Naylor
    ProducerKerry Waddell
    ComposerHoward Goodall
    EditorPeter Oliver
    Production designerKeith Dunne
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