37 - Red Dwarf Music Special with Jamie Lenman

About this episode

This episode features Jamie Lenman discussing the musical elements of Red Dwarf and its connections to rock music and Doctor Who.

Singer-songwriter Jamie Lenman is a hero to noughties alt-rock kids for fronting the band Reuben, and a hero to sci-fi fans for his Doctor Who Magazine illustrations. As a big Dwarf fan, he’s the ideal guest for this special ep about the musical magic of our favourite sci-fi sitcom.  We ask why there’s such a crossover between fans of Red Dwarf, Doctor Who and rock music (especially Queen). We go big on the genius of Howard Goodall: perfect pastiche, crazy guitar, and unexpected yet perfect cues. And we dive very deeply indeed into the wonders of Goodall’s classic Red Dwarf theme tune. Plus: the boys from the Dwarf as the archetype of a band, including a comparison of Dave-era Red Dwarf and the current spate of band reunions.  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, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers!  Hosted and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).  Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing.  FANCY SOME LINKS? Go follow @jamielenman on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fergus, John

Guest: Jamie Lenman

Topics covered

• music
• Red Dwarf
• Doctor Who
• sci-fi sitcom
• rock music
• Howard Goodall

Keywords

• Red Dwarf
• Jamie Lenman
• Howard Goodall
• Doctor Who
• rock music
• Queen
• sci-fi sitcom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doctor Who Magazine, Reuben, Queen, Red Dwarf

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