Red Dwarf Series III, Episode 6 - The Last Day - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

The ship receives a message informing them that Kryten's expiry date has come, and he will shortly shut down and be replaced. Lister decides to hold a party in his honour, but things don't quite go as expected.

Further details

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: Grant Naylor Productions / BBC

Kryten receives a video message saying he is to be replaced with the newer Mechanoid model - Hudzen. He doesn't feel particularly upset though, as he believes that when electrical appliances reach their expiry date, their souls go to Silicon Heaven and they are eternally rewarded.

Lister decides to give Kryten one brilliant last night before he's replaced and the crew team together to organise a party. Of course, things never turn out how they should and Hudzen is prevented from taking over when he arrives.

Broadcast details

Date

Tuesday 19th December 1989

Time

9pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Chris Barrie Rimmer
Craig Charles Lister
Danny John-Jules Cat
Robert Llewellyn Kryten
Hattie Hayridge Holly

Guest cast

Robert Llewellyn Jim Reaper
Julie Higginson Girl Android
Gordon Kennedy Hudzen

Writing team

Doug Naylor Writer
Rob Grant Writer

Production team

Ed Bye Director
Ed Bye Producer
Doug Naylor Producer
Rob Grant Producer
Paul Jackson Executive Producer
Ed Wooden Editor
Mel Bibby Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer