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|series = ''Red Dwarf'' | |series = ''Red Dwarf'' | ||
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|broadcast date = [[14 February (releases)|14 February]] [[1998 (releases)|1998]] | |broadcast date = [[14 February (releases)|14 February]] [[1998 (releases)|1998]] | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a [[1998 (releases)|1998]] BBC TV special. Although principally spun off from the series ''[[Red Dwarf (series)|Red Dwarf]]'', one of its segments featured essentially a crossover between the ''Red Dwarf'' and ''Doctor Who'' universes as two [[Dalek]]s were interviewed about the series under the letter "'''E'''", for "'''Exterminate'''". This was followed by a clip from the series which depicted a specific joke being discussed. | ||
As it is arguably parodical, the sketch is not considered [[Tardis:Valid source|a valid source]] on this Wiki. In addition, for the sake of common sense, our coverage of it is centred on the Dalek-focused sketch within the special rather than the wider compilation itself. | |||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
Daleks discuss Red Dwarf, including a | Daleks discuss ''Red Dwarf'', including a particular light bulb joke. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Two Daleks state they are not familiar with the TV series ''Red Dwarf'' as they do not watch anything on [[BBC2]], and all TV is merely human | Two Daleks state they are not familiar with the TV series ''Red Dwarf'' as they do not watch anything on [[BBC2]], and all TV is merely human [[propaganda]]. They also take credit for the works of [[William Shakespeare]], and [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]]. | ||
After this however, one Dalek does state "that light bulb gag was funny though", prompting an argument between the two. It ends with one exterminating the other. | After this however, one Dalek does state "that light bulb gag was funny though", prompting an argument between the two. It ends with one exterminating the other. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
* [[Writer]] - [[Doug Naylor]] | * [[Writer]] - [[Doug Naylor]] | ||
* [[Director]] - [[Ed Bye]] | * [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Ed Bye]] | ||
* [[Producer]] - [[Ed Bye]] | * [[Producer]] - [[Ed Bye]] | ||
Clip taken from ''{{iw|reddwarf|RD:_Legion|Legion}}'', written by [[Rob Grant]] & [[Doug Naylor]], directed by [[Andy de Emmony]] | Clip taken from ''{{iw|reddwarf|RD:_Legion|Legion}}'', written by [[Rob Grant]] & [[Doug Naylor]], directed by [[Andy de Emmony]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Daleks take credit for the works of [[William Shakespeare]] and [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], but not [[Barry Manilow]]. | |||
* The Daleks take credit for the works of [[William Shakespeare]] and [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], but not [[Barry Manilow]] | |||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* The small skit was approximately 2 minutes in length, [[Dalek]]s appeared in most of the sketch and the Red Dwarf crew were seen at the end. | * The small skit was approximately 2 minutes in length, [[Dalek]]s appeared in most of the sketch and the Red Dwarf crew were seen at the end. | ||
* The clip of the Red Dwarf crew at the end of the skit comes from the Red Dwarf Series VI episode Legion. | * The clip of the Red Dwarf crew at the end of the skit comes from the Red Dwarf Series VI episode Legion. | ||
* The Daleks in the skit were two [[Black Dalek]]s. One had silver [[sense globe]]s and was a fan-made prop, while the one in the right was an actual BBC prop, the one previously used for the [[Black Dalek Leader|Supreme Dalek]] in ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]''.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Dalek6388/photos/following-on-from-last-weeks-post-regarding-the-remembrance-supreme-dalek-n2-and/2015100018549507</ref> | |||
* The notion that the Daleks were responsible for the works of Shakespeare also appears in the [[1964 (releases)|1964]] comic story ''[[City of the Daleks (comic story)|City of the Daleks]]''. | * The notion that the Daleks were responsible for the works of Shakespeare also appears in the [[1964 (releases)|1964]] comic story ''[[City of the Daleks (comic story)|City of the Daleks]]''. | ||
* The ''Red Dwarf A-Z'' Documentary is included as a special feature on the ''Red Dwarf'' Series II DVD. | * The ''Red Dwarf A-Z'' Documentary is included as a special feature on the ''Red Dwarf'' Series II DVD. | ||
* This is | * This is one of three Doctor Who references in ''Red Dwarf'' content. Rimmer makes reference to "Dr. Who" in the novel ''Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers''. A more subtle reference is the inclusion of [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] in model shots of Starbug leaving Red Dwarf's docking bay - the TARDIS itself is barely visible in the show, but can be seen in some outtakes, some of the extended model shots included on the DVD, and in behind-the-scenes photos available on the official Red Dwarf website. | ||
* The skit also includes a clip from the season six episode ''Legion'' which contains the light bulb gag, and begins with Kryten stating "Whatever it is, they clearly have a technology way in advance of our own", possibly used as in-joke reference to the Daleks. The gag itself is that switching the ship's current status to red alert would mean "changing the bulb". | |||
== Footnotes == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:1998 television stories]] | [[Category:1998 television stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories that crossover with non-DWU series]] | [[Category:Stories that crossover with non-DWU series]] | ||
[[Category:Parodic comedy sketches from non-DWU series]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 25 June 2024
This topic might have a better name.
I've seen this segment myself. I believe, based on our coverage here, the title we're looking for is "E - Exterminate (TV story)"
Talk about it here.
Red Dwarf A-Z was a 1998 BBC TV special. Although principally spun off from the series Red Dwarf, one of its segments featured essentially a crossover between the Red Dwarf and Doctor Who universes as two Daleks were interviewed about the series under the letter "E", for "Exterminate". This was followed by a clip from the series which depicted a specific joke being discussed.
As it is arguably parodical, the sketch is not considered a valid source on this Wiki. In addition, for the sake of common sense, our coverage of it is centred on the Dalek-focused sketch within the special rather than the wider compilation itself.
Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]
Daleks discuss Red Dwarf, including a particular light bulb joke.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
Two Daleks state they are not familiar with the TV series Red Dwarf as they do not watch anything on BBC2, and all TV is merely human propaganda. They also take credit for the works of William Shakespeare, and Beethoven.
After this however, one Dalek does state "that light bulb gag was funny though", prompting an argument between the two. It ends with one exterminating the other.
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dalek voices - Rupert Bates
- Dave Lister - Craig Charles (archive footage)
- Arnold Rimmer - Chris Barrie (archive footage)
- Kryten - Robert Llewellyn (archive footage)
- The Cat - Danny John-Jules (archive footage)
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
Clip taken from Legion, written by Rob Grant & Doug Naylor, directed by Andy de Emmony
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Daleks take credit for the works of William Shakespeare and Ludwig van Beethoven, but not Barry Manilow.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The small skit was approximately 2 minutes in length, Daleks appeared in most of the sketch and the Red Dwarf crew were seen at the end.
- The clip of the Red Dwarf crew at the end of the skit comes from the Red Dwarf Series VI episode Legion.
- The Daleks in the skit were two Black Daleks. One had silver sense globes and was a fan-made prop, while the one in the right was an actual BBC prop, the one previously used for the Supreme Dalek in Remembrance of the Daleks.[1]
- The notion that the Daleks were responsible for the works of Shakespeare also appears in the 1964 comic story City of the Daleks.
- The Red Dwarf A-Z Documentary is included as a special feature on the Red Dwarf Series II DVD.
- This is one of three Doctor Who references in Red Dwarf content. Rimmer makes reference to "Dr. Who" in the novel Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers. A more subtle reference is the inclusion of the Doctor's TARDIS in model shots of Starbug leaving Red Dwarf's docking bay - the TARDIS itself is barely visible in the show, but can be seen in some outtakes, some of the extended model shots included on the DVD, and in behind-the-scenes photos available on the official Red Dwarf website.
- The skit also includes a clip from the season six episode Legion which contains the light bulb gag, and begins with Kryten stating "Whatever it is, they clearly have a technology way in advance of our own", possibly used as in-joke reference to the Daleks. The gag itself is that switching the ship's current status to red alert would mean "changing the bulb".
