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Oh wow! More golden nuggets of conversation that were just too tasty to include in our main series 5 episodes. Or which didnāt fit our self-imposed time constraints but are still well worth welcoming into your ears. Or both those things. You decide, as you enjoy extra insights from the marvellous Matthew Highton, Alasdair Beckett-King and Alexis Dubus.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Happy New Year! Why not treat yourself to some deleted scenes: Bits of interviews with our brilliant guests which couldn't quite fit in their episode - but which are a smashing good time anyway. Featuring snippets from the awesome Cariad Lloyd, Tom Salinsky and Travis McElroy!
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Merry Christmas! For our festive special, we unwrap some great listener emails and attempt some seasonal chatā¦ but somehow it keeps going a bit weird
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
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Alexis Dubus tells us what itās like to be in Red Dwarf! Heās an award winning stand-up and character comic (you may know his alter ego, Marcel Lucont) and his childhood fandom of Red Dwarf was a formative influence on his comedy. So imagine his delight when he was asked to guest star in series 11! Itās very cool to hear his behind-the-scenes stories. Whatās more, having performed his own standup show, A R*ddy Brief History Of Swearing, all around the world, Alexis has an expert insight into just why āsmegā is such a smegging good made-up cuss word.
The lucky devil also gets to unpick a true classic with us: series 5 episode 6, Back To Reality. In a quest to discover why itās such a blatantly good bit of telly, we cover: Timothy Spallās perfect performance. The cruelty of the Despair Squid. Audacious plotting. Extraordinary world-building. Rule-breaking editing. Living in a simulation. Andā¦ Duane Dibbley?!
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Enjoy all things Alexis Dubus at alexisdubus.com
Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisdubuscomedy
Get tweeted at (if thatās still a thing) by Alexis on X (a thing) @AlexisDubus
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Acclaimed standup, animator, filmmaker and childrenās author Alasdair Beckett-King cannot overstate how much of a Red Dwarf fan he was back in the day. Case in point: he was angered by CGI Starbug in the way only a true fan can be. The show even influenced his taste in foodā¦ and his accent! He loved rekindling his youthful obsession for the podcast.
Turning our focus to series 5 episode 5, Demons and Angels, we cover all the āhighsā and ālowsā, including: hilarious high Kryten, evil horny Rimmer, grotesque comic violence, fantastic miniatures, absent audiences, action hero Lister, that laugh, those fangs, and the rock n roll comedy swagger of Grant and Naylor.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
To out what Alasdair Beckett-King has done and will be doing, visit https://www.abeckettking.com/.
Laugh yourself silly at Alasdairās YouTube channel.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Filmmaker and comedian Matthew Highton remembers when Red Dwarf set the agenda for all playground conversations. And he certainly brings his A game to this chat, sharing so much of what he loves about the show - from the fantastic model work, to the endlessly entertaining relationship between Lister and Rimmer. Whatās more, he gives us not one but three approaches to a fantasy re-cast. His insight into the links between comedy and horror is also on pointā¦ which leads us neatly toā¦
Our discussion of series 5 episode 4 - which happens to be Mattās favourite episode! It is, as he says, a densely packed, incredible piece of work. We shine our hex vision onto so much great stuff - from very special effects, to the iconic Mr Flibble, and from amazing sci-fi ideas to beautifully crafted punchlines. Is it peak Dwarf? It may well be. Weāre certainly quite, quite madly in love with Quarantine.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Check out Mattās films on YouTube, starting with Norman Lovettās Holly starring in Moon with Sam Rockwell!
Follow @MattHighton on X.
Follow @itsmatthighton on Instagram.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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American podcaster, writer and comedian Travis McElroy has been a fan of Red Dwarf since it started airing on PBS. He has such a unique take on the boys from the Dwarf as a surrogate family, he really made us see the show in a different light. He gently challenges easy assumptions about how the crew relate to each other and why they say the things they do. Travis also reveals why Rimmer is his favourite - and a much better person than you might think. Heās super insightful on chameleon Lister, too - listener, youāre in for a treat!
When we get into series 5 episode 3, Terrorform, Travis is right inside all the best bits. Likeā¦ Why Robert Llewelyn is the best at Krytening. The ātaranshulaā. Listerās oscillating intelligence. The psi moon and Doctor Who logic. How much value is added by the canoe. Starbugās caterpillar treads - what, how, why, why not? Catās undermined plans. And how do the crew really feel about Rimmer?
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Visit mcelroy.family for tons of Travis content.
Get advice from Travis and two of his siblings in the comedy podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me.
Hear the McElroy brothers and their dad play tabletop role playing games in The Adventure Zone podcast.
And check out Shmanners - Travis and his wife Teresaās podcast about the history of etiquette (which probably dictates we shouldnāt have started this sentence with āandā).
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Tom Salinsky wrote the book on Red Dwarf. Two books, actually. We tap into his awesome knowledge - from the showās alternative comedy roots, to a fascinating idea Grant and Naylor had for the pilot episode, which would have been very differentā¦ and very legendary. Tom also gives us the last word on continuity (who are we kidding?). We discuss Tomās five star ratingsā¦ and Fergus judges Tomās take on Justice.
Speaking of judgement, we go to town on series 5 episode 2, The Inquisitor (in a good way). Tom talks sitcom pinball, comedy versus philosophy, and capitalism. We also explore the Inquisitor himself - from the unusual casting, to voice choices, and the characterās evolving methods. Plus: more Trojan Horse theories than you might expect.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Follow @tomsalisky on X.
Check out Tomās podcast about best picture Oscar winners, Best Pick.
Visit Tomās blog for musings worth your time.
Buy the perfect companion book for the Better Than Life podcast, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series (this is not an affiliate link, other book retailers are available).
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Podcast royalty - and phenomenal comedian, actor and writer - Cariad Lloyd joins us to say some of the geekiest things sheās ever said on a pod. It all begins with the reveal of a teenage Christmas present, which will have you wishing this was a visual medium. Cariad also confesses the enduring influence of Kristine Kochanski in her life.
Moving on to series 5 episode 4, Holoship, we leave no stone unturned. Youāll wonder if weāve all had a mind patch as we explore misogyny, Brief Encounter, hologram afterlife choices, Jane Horrocksā accent and some serious hairspray. Plus: what are Grant and Naylor trying to tell us about humanity?
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Follow @cariadlloyd on Instagram.
Check out Cariadās podcast with Sara Pascoe, Weirdos Book Club.
Be like Captain Hollister and catch a performance of Austentatious.
Make a childās day on 25th December by giving them The Christmas Wish-tastrophe.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Find out which awesome comedians are joining us to talk Red Dwarf Series 5ā¦ and when weāre launching!
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
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We wrap up series 4 with some great listener emails and reflections on our Red Dwarf journey so far. We also look ahead to series 5...
Plus: will Fergus humble John with his surprise quiz?
And we give you a special musical treat...
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
If you enjoy You Are What You Eat by Holy Goats, check out the full album Word Of Your Situation Has Reached Us (free to stream).
For more music and albums by Holy Goats, check the link at the bottom of these show notes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Tom Salinsky is our special guest to talk about his two volume book, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series. Packed with history, trivia and insights, it's a comprehensive companion to the show across all media.
Volume 1 covers the original BBC series and is due to be released on 30th August 2024. Have a listen to this week's ep to find out how much effort Tom has put into this epic work.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Pre-order Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series Volume 1 from your favourite bookseller (this link happens to go to Amazon UK FYI, but it's not sponsored, so grab your copy wherever!).
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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Hear more from Andrew OāNeill and Bethany Black. As we drift through deep space towards series five, this is the third in a short series featuring extras from our series four guests.
Andrew OāNeill talks about how much fans will forgive, misquoting music, and metalheads in Red Dwarf.
Bethany Black shares some juicy TV insider knowledge, unexpected biographical details about Pythagoras, and a critique of a famous movie script placeholder.
Plus: some smashing listener emails.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Exclusive extra content from Tom Neenan and Alice Fraser, to bridge the gap between series four and five. This is the second in a short series featuring more from our series four guests.
Tom Neenan brings his brilliant brain to bear on continuity, the later series, Barbara Bellini, the Justice Field, Nicholas Ball, space mumps, andā¦ just how clever is the Cat?
Alice Fraserās supermassive intelligence is, frankly, wasted on the Dave series, some book stuff, and a feline sex sceneā¦ but sheāll leave you with at least one indelible image in your head.
Plus: some awesome listener emails.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Before we launch into series five, enjoy some more from Matt Kirshen and Garrett Millerick. This is the first in a short series of specials featuring extra content from our great series four guests.
Matt Kirshen muses on the difference between US and UK comedy ā specifically TV scheduling, stand-ups, stunt casting, sitcom scuzziness, and science.
Garrett Millerick ponders why series 7 might not have lived up to fan expectations, how the later novels compare to the shows, the word āsmegā, embarrassing fans, quotes, misquotes, and his favourite episodes.
Plus: some brilliant listener emails.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod
EMAIL US
Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Top comedian, writer and actor Bethany Black was the first kid in her school to get into Red Dwarf. She spread the word and soon everyone was into it. So, you can expect a lifetime of wisdom and enthusiasm!
We have an interesting chat about how the show relates to the Alternative Comedy movement and other sitcoms of the time. Bethany reveals how her favourite characters influenced the way she lived and dressed as a kid (spoiler: not Rimmer). And her recasting idea opens the door to a deep insight into the charactersā¦and what they reveal about different aspects of human nature.
Series 4 episode 6, Meltdown, was one of Bethanyās favourites back in the day. What does she think about it now? Itās so much fun! We discuss Risk and how it affects the psyche. Rimmerās military madness. How well the cultural references and jokes have aged. And how much joy the lookalikes bring to the character mix. Plus: whatās up with those dino-bird-monsters?!
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Find Bethany Black on Tik Tok or Bluesky.
Check out Bethanyās tour dates and more at https://www.bethanyblack.co.uk/
Grab Bethanyās filmed shows from Go Faster Stripe.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Weād love to ask your questions on the pod ā and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
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Andrew OāNeill knows the exact date they got into Red Dwarf, telling us āit was exactly āmeā flavouredā. Surely we can all relate? And, refreshingly, theyāre a proper fan of the Dave era episodes! Andrew is very insightful on why the show is perfect for young peopleā¦ and metalheads.
Series 4 episode 5, Dimension Jump, raises some interesting questions. Listener, would you like your own āAceā if you met them? What are the moments in our lives when possible versions of ourselves diverge? And how self-aware do you think Rimmer is? We also chat about Chris Barrieās charismatic transformation, the āGrant Naylor lookā, taramasalata vs hummus, in-flight magazines, and kippers.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
For more from Andrew OāNeillā¦
Find and follow āAndrew OāNeill Comedyā on social media.
Check out The Invadvisable Trapdoor podcast.
Listen to BBC Radio comedy Damned Andrew.
Catch Andrew on tour.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (donāt worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Aliceās mind.
Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, and itās all going on. Alice shines a light on the different types of humour Grant and Naylor flit between, and how this keeps the show dynamic and engaging for the viewer. We unpack āBritish university comedy writingā, trade favourite lines from the ep (so many!) and explore why theyāre so great. We celebrate Hattie Hayridge.
And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes.
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Visit patreon.com/alicefraser for everything Alice, including writing masterclasses (free trial!).
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Smashing comedian and lead writer of The Mash Report, Tom Neenan brings his giant comedy brain to bear on Red Dwarf. Unsurprisingly for such a seasoned comedy writer, he is super insightful on the special ingredients that make Red Dwarf so great - from its vivid nature, to Grant and Naylorās knack for smuggling in psychology. Plus: the lessons kids can learn from the characters. And whatās the best episode to show a friend whoās never seen Red Dwarf before?
We are right into Tomās favourite era of the show. Series 4 episode 3, Justice, is a classic among classics - and we discover why. Among many, many other things, we assess how the narrative structure brings three disparate story elements together. How Ed Bye does a masterful job of directing. How Robert Llewelyn nails Grant and Naylorās brilliant defence speech.
And when we take Tom into Overthinking Corner, he really rises to the futile challenge. So, listen now and find out which bits make Tomās inner comedy writer applaud!
Follow @tpneenan on Instagram - where you can see his brilliant paintings.
If you love Doctor Who, you should check out Tom Neenanās gleefully silly pod, A Wheezing Groaning Sound.
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Acclaimed standup Garrett Millerick came to Red Dwarf aged 11, with series 6. He quickly became an obsessive collector of the VHS collections, falling in love with both classic āerasā (series 1-2 and series 3-6). He even had an Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers t-shirt custom printed.
As we unravel series 4 episode 2, DNA, Garrett reveals an interesting take on how the story might have been treated differently in series 1 or 2. We celebrate the joys of seeing Robert Llewellyn in the flesh. The time Garrett fanboyed all over Craig Charles seconds before he stepped on stage for a festival DJ set. And why despite (or because of?) the occasional scatological humour, this show is so great for kidsā¦ and families!
SO WHAT IS IT?
Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, weāre your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!
Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
For tour dates and much more, check out https://www.garrettmillerick.com/
To connect with Garrett on X or Insta, follow @millerickcomedy
And keep an eye out for Garrettās new BBC Radio 4 sitcom, Do Gooders, out on BBC Radio 4 on July 23rd 2024!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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