Vix Leyton has waited years to be asked about Red Dwarf! She shares her journey as a fan - from growing up in a space opera loving household, to abusing her pre-standup day job by engineering a working lunch with Robert Llewellyn. Vix also muses on how Rimmer’s grown on her as she’s gotten older, and together we ponder whether the show’s lightness of lore makes its fans nicer.

Turning our attention to series 3 episode 1, Backwards, we expound upon all the stuff, including: Frawd eht ffo dna no scimanyd wen. Ytrap trams eht. Srehtorb esrever suolubaf eht. Yhposolihp dna scinahcem, cigol sdrawkcab dna. So… pe eht yojne!

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 by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). 

Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. 

FANCY SOME LINKS?

Carry on the Red Dwarf chat with @vixleyton on X and Insta. 

Check out Vix’s ‘chaotic podcast panel show’ The Comedy Arcade, which features a bunch of Better Than Life pod alumni.

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 – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com 

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