Red Dwarf fans had been begging the BBC and Garnt Naylor Productions for the Red Dwarf series on DVD. It didn't look like it was going to happen, until on 19th April 2002, RedDwarf.co.uk finaly announced their plans to bring Red Dwarf out on DVD. The fans would get a lot more than they had ever expected, each series was to get it's own 2-disc set cramped full of never-before-seen special features.
BLISS!

SERIES I
SERIES II
SERIES III
SERIES IV
SERIES V
SERIES VI
SERIES VII
SERIES VIII

FAQ

  1. How many discs will each series consist of?
  2. What Special Features does each series contain?
  3. Do the DVDs have any Easter Eggs?
  4. Will the DVDs be released worldwide?
  5. What are the release dates for the DVDs?
  6. What rating will each series be certified?
  7. What does the cover art for the DVDs look like?
  8. How much do the DVDs cost?
  9. Where can I purchase the DVDs from?
ANSWERS
  1. How many discs will each series consist of?
    Each Series is released as a two disc set. Disc one for all six/eight episodes, and disc two crammed full of Special Features.

  2. What Special Features does each series contain?
    Each Series contains a wide range of different special features. Each series contains their own Audio Commentary from the cast, Image Galleries, Deleted Scenes, Smeg Ups, Music Cues, Featurettes, Trailers and much more. For a complete list of special features for each Series, click here.

  3. Do the DVDs have any Easter Eggs?
    Each Series has at least one Easter Egg. The Series One DVD contains two Easter Eggs, Series Two contains just one Easter Egg, Series Three and Four contain three Easter Eggs. As to their location, you can find them yourself you lazy smegger! Nah I'll be kind, you can find them here.

  4. Will the DVDs be released worldwide?
    The DVDs are released in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Japan. The Japanese fans luckily already have each Series on DVD, however the sets come with limited Special Features.

  5. What are the release dates for the DVDs?
    The DVDs will be released on the following dates. Please note that these dates could change.
      Japan United Kingdom Australia United States
    Series I 25th January 2003 4th November 2002 4th December 2002 25th February 2003
    Series II 25th January 2003 10th February 2003 7th April 2003 25th February 2003
    Series III 25th January 2003 3rd November 2003 14th November 2003 3rd February 2004
    Series IV 25th January 2003 16th February 2004 10th March 2004 3rd February 2004
    Series V 21st March 2003 8th November 2004 November 2004 February 2005
    Series VI 21st March 2003 February 2005 February 2005 February 2005
    Series VII 21st March 2003 November 2005 November 2005 February 2006
    Series VIII 21st March 2003 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006
    The Movie TBA TBA TBA TBA
    Smeg Ups TBA TBA TBA TBA
    Smeg Outs TBA TBA TBA TBA
    Red text indicates confirmed release dates, blue text indicates a rumoured/expected release date.

  6. What rating will each series be certified?
    The BBC are looking for a 12 rating or lower for the UK release of the DVD. This was evident from them getting the 15-rated episode Marooned recertified by the BBFC for the DVD release.

  7. What does the cover art for the DVDs look like?
    There are slight variations between each country's release, however the UK, Australian and American releases follow the same location pattern. Series I was designed from Red Dwarf, Series II from Blue Midget, Series III from Starbug, IV from the Officer's Quarters. Series V will be the SSS Esperanto, and Series VI from the Last Chance Saloon.



    The UK version of the DVD cover art.



    The US version of the DVD cover art.


    The Japanese version of the DVD cover art.

    The UK versions of the DVD produce the Red Dwarf logo on the spines of the DVD when they are placed together. Here's a look at half of the logo produced from the Series I to V spines:

  8. How much do the DVDs cost?
    The RRP for the UK release of the DVD is £19.99.

  9. Where can I purchase the DVDs from?
    You can purchase the DVDs from all good video stores, and most pretty crap ones too. You can also purchase the DVD from Sendit.com (UK), Amazon (US), EzyDVD (US), and CD Japan (Japan).