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Red Dwarf : Complete BBC Series 6 [2005]

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Series 6 is possibly the most eagerly awaited of the Red Dwarf DVD sets, due to its acclaimed third episode, "Gunmen of the Apocalypse", which earned the program an International Emmy Award in 1994. However, the five other episodes in the series have their own share of absurd laughs, and the two-disc set features enough supplemental features to keep even the most demanding RD fan happy. The crux of series 6 is that the Red Dwarf has been stolen (no thanks to Lister, who can't remember where he left it), and the crew must recover it; their pursuit brings them in contact with brain-consuming aliens ("Psirens", with guest star Jenny Agutter), a polymorph that turns Rimmer and Cat into their alternate identities from Series V ("Emohawk--Polymorph II"), the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse tricked out as gunslingers ("Gunmen of the Apocalypse"), an army of Rimmer clones ("Rimmerworld"), and finally, their own future selves, who turn out to be particularly awful (worse than the present-day ones, that is), and cause a cliffhanger ending that just might spell the end for the Red Dwarf crew.... In short, series 6 more than earns its popular status among Red Dwarf's fanbase, thanks to its sharp writing (sadly, it would be the last series to feature scripts by co-creator Rob Grant) and energetic performances. And the double-disc set matches the quality of the programs with some terrific extras, including commentaries by the RD crew and fans (the latter on "Gunmen of the Apocalypse" only), and featurettes on composer Howard Goodall and series director Andy de Emmony; these are rounded out by the usual collections of "smeg-ups" (bloopers), deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and another episode of the "Dave Hollins, Space Cadet" radio sketch that inspired the show. And again, the most patient of viewers will find Easter eggs on the menus (happy hunting). --Paul Gaita

A truly excellent series
Review date: 2008-01-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

Some situation comedies live or die by their inventiveness ... and Red Dwarf is certainly one such.

The problem with many is that the inventiveness "fails" as one series becomes two, then three, then five, etc. With Red Dwarf this simply doesn't happen. I have got eight series of this sitcom on DVD (and this review applies to, and will be submitted on, all eight) and the eigth is every bit as superb as the first.

I unhesitatingly recommend Red Dwarf to all.

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The last great series of a great comedy
Review date: 2007-11-23 Rating: 10 out of 10

'Red Dwarf 6' signalled something of an end of an era, as the show never matched its long-running brilliance in the disappointing seventh and eighth series. So this is well worth buying for the simple pleasure of enjoying great comedy at its strongest.

The episodes are superb and still hilarious all these years on. Western spoof (and award winner) 'Gunmen of the Apocalypse' is an obvious highlight, while 'Rimmerworld', 'Legion' and 'Psirens' have laugh out loud moments by the barrel-full. Scenes such as the hapless crew trying to eat a Mimosian Telekenetic banquet and Lister facing off in a guitar playing contest with the infinitely more talented Psiren just epitomise what a wonderful show this was and still is. Even on repeated viewings, I'm still laughing out loud and I haven't even got onto 'Emohawk: Polymorph 2' yet! Let's just say that Ace Rimmer and Duane Dibbley team up to fight a new Polymorph menace and you will get the idea of how terrific an episode this is!

I think the final episode, 'Out of Time', is the best of the Dwarf conclusions to a series and finishes on a surprisingly shocking and ambiguous climax. Considering fans were unsure of the show's future (series 7 came some years later) this was a bold move by writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and it feels very satisfying. Superb television, never mind great comedy.

While series 7 and 8 had some enjoyable moments, this really was the last time the show was at its zenith, so Dwarfers will want to add 6 to their collections and treasure the show at its undoubted best.

Red Dwarf at its best
Review date: 2007-10-04 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is definitely the best series in my opinion. The episodes are all exceptional with superb concepts ranging from straw wielding brain thirsty aliens to a world made from Rimmers sub-conscious (theres a scary thought!!). This is extremely well written, acted brilliant with the chemistry obvious and I'm thankful that they never got rid of Cat after series 3!! Its well worth buying if your into great British comedies, as a fan or even not. Buy it buy it buy it!!!

The best six episodes of comedy available on one disc?
Review date: 2007-08-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

Series 6 is known by many as the classic series. By this time the cast had perfected their charactrs, knew exactly how the scripts (which were perfectly crafted) worked and what the audience expected.

Series 6 is six episodes (30mins each) which are all effectively short films. They're scope is always ambitious and they push the limits of what TV could do at the time. One episode even went on to win an emmy in the US.

I can't recommend this highly enough and as always the extras are brilliant. This really is British comedy at it's best.

Still funny, classy comedy (so quit moaning)
Review date: 2007-03-30 Rating: 10 out of 10

I don't understand all the fuss amongst other RD fans about which series is best, where it all went wrong, blah-blah etc...This show was consistently funny up to & including series 6. There wasn't a single duff episode. In 7&8 the quality DID drop a bit because one of the writing team left. But Red Dwarf's place in sit-com history is assured thanks to the sparky, witty scripts - all performed with great skill by the cast - and the inventive, sometimes gripping storylines. The characters are superbly drawn & realised. I love the way they slag each other off (especially Rimmer) but really you can tell there's an underlying warmth & camaraderie which is essential in a sitcom. Wonderful.

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Actor(s):
Craig Charles
Doug Naylor
Robert Llewellyn
Chris Barrie
Danny John-Jules

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Recording label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
EAN: 5014503137229
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2005-02-21
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 180 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005-02-21
Language: English (Original Language)

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