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Red Dwarf Special Canceled: UKTV Halts Scripted Comedy

9/10/2025

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Doug Naylor announced the cancellation of a new Red Dwarf special by UKTV.
He was two-thirds through a 90-minute script when UKTV decided to stop commissioning scripted comedy.
The storyline featured Lister aiding his younger self in escaping stasis.
UKTV has no plans for additional Red Dwarf episodes.
The series has previously aired successful specials like "Back to Earth" and "The Promised Land."

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Story summary

Doug Naylor announced the cancellation of a new Red Dwarf special by UKTV.
He was two-thirds through a 90-minute script when UKTV decided to stop commissioning scripted comedy.
The storyline featured Lister aiding his younger self in escaping stasis.
UKTV has no plans for additional Red Dwarf episodes.
The series has previously aired successful specials like "Back to Earth" and "The Promised Land."