Acclaimed comedy writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith joins us, sporting an awesome Mugs Murphy t-shirt. Her combo of megafandom and top-tier scriptwriting insight makes for a wide-ranging, illuminating conversation – from Grant and Naylor assuming the viewer’s intelligence, through to how unlikely it is that a sitcom driven by relative unknowns would be made today. 

Taking a close look at series 2 episode 3, Thanks For The Memory, we discover a cast at the top of their game. We explore Rimmer’s surprising emotional maturity, reflect on the show’s fantastic bleakness, hear a defence of Esperanto, and celebrate the fried egg chilli chutney sandwich. 

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?

Go to gemmaarrowsmith.com for all your Gemma Arrowsmith links and info. 

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