Red Dwarf: Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension Jump - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Chris Barrie as Ace Rimmer. Credit: BBC

In an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".

Further details

When Red Dwarf collides with Ace's space ship, leaving them stranded in a storm, he bravely goes into save them and repair the Cat's broken leg. We also meet Cat's, Holly's, Lister's and Kryten's alternative personalities in his universe. Lister is known as "Spanners", Cat is a Jamaican "Padre", Holly is "Melly" and Kryten is "Bongo".

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 14th March 1991

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

Simon Gaffney Young Rimmer
Kalli Greenwood Mrs Rimmer
Robert Llewellyn Bongo
Henrietta Baynes (as Hetty Baynes) Cockpit Computer

Writing team

Doug Naylor Writer
Rob Grant Writer

Production team

Ed Bye Director
Ed Bye Producer
Doug Naylor Producer
Rob Grant Producer
Graham Hutchings Editor
Mel Bibby Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer