Series 6: The Smegstras

Series 6: The Smegstras

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

November 7, 2025 · 54 min · Season 6 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode features extra content from three guests discussing various topics related to Red Dwarf.

Smegstra content from three of our amazing series 6 guests. These clips might be offcuts from the episodes we released – but don’t think they don’t taste great. They’re delicious.  First, enjoy a banquet of extra Ellis! Taskmaster star Phil talks product non-placement, Red Dwarf series 7, and those salads you get with a curry.  Next, we present more Jessica Knappett to feast your ears on – from space jargon, to David Letterman, to how Red Dwarf influenced her writing.  Last but not least, it’s time for Andy Farrant 2: Not Emohawk! We discuss Rob Grant’s Red Dwarf prequel, rabbis, and Space Corps directives. 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? See what Phil Ellis is up to on Instagram @philelliscomedy - watch him on Taskmaster and find his upcoming tour dates at philelliscomedy.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fergus, John

Guests: Phil Ellis, Jessica Knappett, Andy Farrant

Topics covered

  • Red Dwarf
  • comedy
  • interviews
  • sci-fi
  • guest discussions

Keywords

  • Red Dwarf
  • Phil Ellis
  • Jessica Knappett
  • Andy Farrant
  • sci-fi sitcom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taskmaster, Red Dwarf, OutsideXbox, Oxventure

Books & works: Perfect Day

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