Some of my best memories of my childhood were discussing Red Dwarf episodes with my friends and reading the books. He was a very talented comedy writer.
BluefusionUK on
Started watching it all over again as I’m sure there’s a few episodes I missed just started series 2
Ok_Shoulder8598 on
Very sad news, loved the books and the series provided much entertainment to my friends and I in our heavy ‘wacky tabaccy’ age.
Uniform764 on
Very sad news. Red Dwarf was one of my favourite shows. Particularly the earlier series with the Temu quality props which added to the charm.
ErrantBrit on
Rimmer world up there with the best comedic premises shown to audiences. RIP.
Spamgrenade on
Outstanding show, and that’s saying something, the 80s and 90s were the golden age of British comedy shows.
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SilverDem0n on
Well that sucks. Wish he could re-emerge a few hours later with an H on the forehead, but sadly that’s for another world.
Maxcaddy on
Golden age of British TV, comedy the story lines were amazing. Like others we used to quote the lines at school
EmperorOfNipples on
A man who made many laugh. His work will outlive him many times over.
Macho-Fantastico on
No! Heartbroken. Red Dwarf really shaped my love of sci-fi and comedy as a kid. This is awful news.
snapped_fork on
Don’t think of him as someone who’s dead. More of someone who’s no longer a threat to your marriages
DamnThemAll on
Though I love Red Dwarf, Incompetence has to be the funniest thing I’ve ever read. He’ll be much missed.
Xiniov on
Awful news
This man, along with Doug Naylor, created many happy memories for me, my family, and friends.
A lot of joy has left this world
See ya, Smeghead
Kazakhan69 on
Only just finished a rewatch, genuinely one of the best written shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Very sad news, huge talent lost.
Tomb_Brader on
Ah man he literally just announced a new prequel book – I hope it was actually finished and ready
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CMDR_Arnold_Rimmer on
Seriously?
Well that sucks.
R.I.P Rob and thanks for Red Dwarf.
OmaC_76 on
Literally just been listening to the audible series of Red Dwarf while at work. Just switched it off now while I’m on Reddit. R.I.P Rob Grant and cheers for creating such a great show and giving me some amazing laughs.🫡
Astriania on
RIP Rob.
This show was one of the true innovative icons of British culture, and Grant (and Naylor) will long be remembered because of their part in bringing us that.
SongsOfTheDyingEarth on
Ah damn I loved his work. Even wrote a letter to him when I was a kid as part of a school project and he was kind enough to reply.
Little_Pink on
What a huge loss. Thank you Rob for co-creating a show that helped me realise I wasn’t alone. As the little sarcastic kid in a tiny village full of quiet beige kids Red Dwarf helped shape me. I’m devastated.
Embarrassed-Sale2096 on
If it’s any help, he’s in the ground now. Sure, it’s bad news for him. But on the other hand, it’s party time for all those little worms.
MrNoir79 on
No way man. I was only watching a documentary with him talking about it last week. I’d never even seen him before that.
somejaysoon on
From my school days till the present day Ted Dwarf has been a favourite of mine. I’ve read the books watched the episodes and laughed my head off. Thanks for the memories Mr Grant.
AdmiralTengu on
Least he won’t be a threat to anyone’s wives anymore
limeflavoured on
Red Dwarf is one of those shows where at its best it was utterly hilarious. The novels are also great, although significantly darker in tone than the show.
Go Well.
Extra_CDO on
I guess its vindaloo for tomorrows tea and the start of a rewatch 🙁
only_Zuul on
“I’m so hungry I just have to eat!”
“Rob Grant’s died!”
“Well, I’d prefer chicken.”
Spiritual-Dress-6066 on
Today is a sad day,
Rest in peace smeghead. 🫡 (Rimmer salute)
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Sharky-PI on
In one of the books, gravity is turned off and our protagonist is floating away from the air, with no way to get back to it. Evidently my memory is fuzzy but as a kid, he introduced fantastic scifi worlds and concepts that expanded my mind and stayed with me (ish!) to this day.
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Some of my best memories of my childhood were discussing Red Dwarf episodes with my friends and reading the books. He was a very talented comedy writer.
Started watching it all over again as I’m sure there’s a few episodes I missed just started series 2
Very sad news, loved the books and the series provided much entertainment to my friends and I in our heavy ‘wacky tabaccy’ age.
Very sad news. Red Dwarf was one of my favourite shows. Particularly the earlier series with the Temu quality props which added to the charm.
Rimmer world up there with the best comedic premises shown to audiences. RIP.
Outstanding show, and that’s saying something, the 80s and 90s were the golden age of British comedy shows.
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Well that sucks. Wish he could re-emerge a few hours later with an H on the forehead, but sadly that’s for another world.
Golden age of British TV, comedy the story lines were amazing. Like others we used to quote the lines at school
A man who made many laugh. His work will outlive him many times over.
No! Heartbroken. Red Dwarf really shaped my love of sci-fi and comedy as a kid. This is awful news.
Don’t think of him as someone who’s dead. More of someone who’s no longer a threat to your marriages
Though I love Red Dwarf, Incompetence has to be the funniest thing I’ve ever read. He’ll be much missed.
Awful news
This man, along with Doug Naylor, created many happy memories for me, my family, and friends.
A lot of joy has left this world
See ya, Smeghead
Only just finished a rewatch, genuinely one of the best written shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Very sad news, huge talent lost.
Ah man he literally just announced a new prequel book – I hope it was actually finished and ready
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Seriously?
Well that sucks.
R.I.P Rob and thanks for Red Dwarf.
Literally just been listening to the audible series of Red Dwarf while at work. Just switched it off now while I’m on Reddit. R.I.P Rob Grant and cheers for creating such a great show and giving me some amazing laughs.🫡
RIP Rob.
This show was one of the true innovative icons of British culture, and Grant (and Naylor) will long be remembered because of their part in bringing us that.
Ah damn I loved his work. Even wrote a letter to him when I was a kid as part of a school project and he was kind enough to reply.
What a huge loss. Thank you Rob for co-creating a show that helped me realise I wasn’t alone. As the little sarcastic kid in a tiny village full of quiet beige kids Red Dwarf helped shape me. I’m devastated.
If it’s any help, he’s in the ground now. Sure, it’s bad news for him. But on the other hand, it’s party time for all those little worms.
No way man. I was only watching a documentary with him talking about it last week. I’d never even seen him before that.
From my school days till the present day Ted Dwarf has been a favourite of mine. I’ve read the books watched the episodes and laughed my head off. Thanks for the memories Mr Grant.
Least he won’t be a threat to anyone’s wives anymore
Red Dwarf is one of those shows where at its best it was utterly hilarious. The novels are also great, although significantly darker in tone than the show.
Go Well.
I guess its vindaloo for tomorrows tea and the start of a rewatch 🙁
“I’m so hungry I just have to eat!”
“Rob Grant’s died!”
“Well, I’d prefer chicken.”
Today is a sad day,
Rest in peace smeghead. 🫡 (Rimmer salute)
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In one of the books, gravity is turned off and our protagonist is floating away from the air, with no way to get back to it. Evidently my memory is fuzzy but as a kid, he introduced fantastic scifi worlds and concepts that expanded my mind and stayed with me (ish!) to this day.
Chapaeu sir.
RIP [sir](https://media1.tenor.com/m/p7_2bm_zPy8AAAAC/red-dwarf-rimmer.gif)
Sad times.
Oh no! Red Dwarf was absolutely incredible! One of my most top tier comedies of all time! This is so saddening to hear.
Rob Grant, you’ve left behind a legacy, you absolute legend. May you rest in peace.
Farewell rob it will truely be cold outside now your not here with us