Series 6: More Smegstras

Series 6: More Smegstras

From Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast by BTL POD

November 13, 2025 · 36 min · Season 6 · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode discusses various aspects of Series 6 of Red Dwarf, including character arcs and upcoming episodes.

More smegstra content from series 6. Gemma Arrowsmith and Guy Kelly have more to say about Rimmerworld, Out Of Time and series 6 in general – from Rimmer’s concubines, to the tragedy of Grant-Naylor’s split.  Plus: how come Cat never gets his own episode? And when the chat is done, we reveal next week’s exciting bonus episode, guesting a cult hero of the UK music scene!  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? Follow Guy Kelly on BlueSky and/or Twitch @Brainmage Guy’s photography , making the familiar strange - and strangely beautiful. Go to gemmaarrowsmith.com for all your Gemma Arrowsmith links and info.  Follow @mmaarrow on Instagram and/or Bluesky. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials:  X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’d love to ask your questions on the pod…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fergus, John

Guests: Gemma Arrowsmith, Guy Kelly

Topics covered

  • Red Dwarf
  • comedy
  • sci-fi sitcom
  • Rimmerworld
  • Grant-Naylor's split
  • Cat's episodes

Keywords

  • Red Dwarf
  • Series 6
  • Rimmerworld
  • Out Of Time
  • Grant-Naylor
  • Cat
  • comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Dwarf, BTL POD, holygoats

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