Red Dwarf REACTION | Holoship Series 5 Ep 1 | Gallifrey Gals Get Dwarfed | Americans React

[@thaelindarkfyre4112]

Yes, that Cig was real, Yes, he did eat it, Yes, he did regret it afterward

[@matthewwakeman5382]

"I dunno why I ate that fuckin' cigarette!" 😂😂😂

[@leonbarnes1402]

@@matthewwakeman5382 love those smeg up vhs's

[@michaelflett09]

The Cat: Why don't we drop the defensive shields? Kryten: A superlative suggestion, sir. With just two minor flaws. One, we don't have any defensive shields. And two, we don't have any defensive shields. Now I realise that technically speaking that's only one flaw but I thought that it was such a big one that it was worth mentioning twice. The Cat: Good point, well made That's my favourite exchange

[@adamgrocco]

One of the best Rimmer lines in all of Red Dwarf "Over the years I have come to regard you as people I met"

[@beauxguss6321]

When I retired from the AF, it was my goodbye speech to my section.

[@7rollface]

There’s an outtake which shows after “cut” is called on the “Lister to Red Dwarf” scene. It’s Craig Charles making a face and going “I dunno why I ate that fucking cigarette!”

[@stevencavanagh7990]

yer, he got carried away.

[@AlexanderShackles]

That used to be one of my favorites on the VHS "Smeg Ups" tape we used to own.

[@GreyHulk2156]

I knew someone had to mention this. One of the best improvised moments of all time. It even surprised Craig himself. :)

[@paulwalsh2344]

@@stevencavanagh7990 "yer, he got carried away." .... as guys invariably do in that situation... Let's be real. Good acting on Craig's part. You can tell when he enjoys his lines.

[@nataliedunn5239]

I wanted to say this myself 😁. So glad someone else wanted to as well.

[@smiddlehurst1]

“Displays evidence of spoiling for a rumble” might just be the single most underrated comedy line delivery of all time… even now, decades later, I still crack up at that like I’d never heard it before.

[@ProgressiveRoxx]

Don't forget that while he may be the worst, most neurotic and cowardly Varient in the Rimmerverse, there is a (small) part of Arnold Judas Rimmer that is Ace. sometimes it shows.

[@beauxguss6321]

Maybe one day he'll get a chance to let that part of himself shine through (cough cough).

[@Damien.Young46]

Sadly it actually happened.. sometimes it's best to let something die

[@quazz79]

I have never seen anyone weep in sympathy for Arnold Judas Rimmer. This is fast becoming my favourite time of the week

[@jonathanross149]

RD was a great pick up

[@fredthurbin5795]

When i left my job of 10 years, in my leaving speech i actually said, "In the immortal words of Arnold Rimmer, 'over the years i have come to regard you all as, people I've met.'" It got a laugh

[@plushy9849]

I did this too! I don't think they got the reference, so that was awkward.

[@nataliedunn5239]

Oh my gosh I wish I had done that on WhatsApp before my manager kicked me out the chat after I resigned! Considering I left over mental health issues and not one of them messaged to check up on me afterwards proved that they weren't the friends they pretended to be!

[@fredthurbin5795]

@@nataliedunn5239 I'm so sorry to hear that, you ok?

[@nataliedunn5239]

@@fredthurbin5795 Thank you. That's very much appreciated. Yeah, I'm doing better now. In counselling and looking for a career change. I've also taken part in a lot more volunteering and have met people who I know actually care. Thank you again, for asking. 😊

[@clasicradiolover]

It's sweet that Paula cries over the Arnold Rimmer Evana Crane romance.

[@BlameThande]

Nirvanah Crane.

[@JoeWritesThis]

"I just want to say... that, over the years, I... have come to regard your channel... as one... that I watch." ❤

[@GuanoLad]

Don Warrington, who plays the hologram who visited the Starbug, is a veteran of UK TV. He and Danny John Jules went onto another show together, the murder mystery series Death In Paradise.

[@dasraiser]

Yes! Thank you, rising damp, hilarious show.

[@Helbore]

He guest starred in en episode of Doctor Who, beck when Tennant was first in it, too. It was only a small part, but that's probably where they recognise him from. Even with a small role, he puts in very memorable performances.

[@djco5782]

And The Crouches in between.

[@Skett]

I love death in paradise, it's ridiculous but fun (which sounds a bit wrong since it's a murder mystery but still)

[@DaveWeston]

@@Skett We watch it as a family, I'm surprised anyone ever travels to St Marie, it's the murder capital of the Caribbean! I do like the fact the spin-off Beyond Paradise covers more than just murder though.

[@lizardkingsliwinski4031]

This is a perfect example that Red Dwarf goes that extra step and presents really compelling sci-fi concepts.

[@neilbiggs1353]

Another show for Yum Yum?...

[@lizardkingsliwinski4031]

@@neilbiggs1353 perhaps 😉

[@jonathanross149]

@@TroyConvers5000 I was going to say this. Next episode is truly unique and well executed.

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

"Did Paula just find her new favorite Red Dwarf episode?????" - I hope so, this one is amazing.

[@threetythreepercent]

The “people I met” line is so good. For me, series 5 is peak Red Dwarf.

[@Hyzen0_0]

not watched reaction yet but I gotta say, Holoship is my all time favourite episode of Red Dwarf. I had a huge crush on Jane Horrocks as Nirvanah Crane for a long long time. I think the phrase "Constant, guilt free, sex" just hit me a certain way haha That plus the duo monologue with Don Warrington make this episode full on top tier

[@mijmijrm]

ah yes ... Jane horrocks .. she was in Ab Fab, wasn't she.

[@JohnDoe-vy6ju]

@@mijmijrm she's Bubble, Edina's Scottish secretary. And it took me a ridiculously long time to finally connect those dots.

[@Skett]

​@@JohnDoe-vy6juwow, i just checked and you're right. I've seen her in a few things and i never realised it was her, she looks so different in this

[@jimwatson1013]

@@JohnDoe-vy6ju I never knew, now you mention I insistently she is, wow that one flew past me for decades,

[@16ozClawHammer]

@@JohnDoe-vy6ju She's definitely not Scottish. Lancashire.

[@braintissuepaper2528]

If you get a chance, you should listen to the Red Dwarf audiobooks. Barrie is the narrator and it’s just jaw dropping listening to him do the voices for the rest of the cast spot on.

[@demonsorrows]

I can honestly say I have never seen anyone cry watching Red Dwarf. You can tell someone's a genuinely more sweet person than most if even something like this hits them in the feels enough to pull tears. Much love to you both. I enjoy watching you two enjoy a show I watched as a kid growing up in WA state. I still rarely find people who know what it is if I mention or quote it.

[@davelister2961]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Paula is a very empathetic person.

[@santanamauricio]

I have to say I have become emotional at certain scenes , I:ve watched this series many many time so much that when I broke up with my wife the last thing she said to me was, "and you won't stop watching that bloody series",. she kept the dogs, I kept the DVD's

[@Capohanf1]

Very true BUT I almost DIED, not being able to catch my breath and falling out of my chair the first time I heard Arnold say over the End Credits, "Its a Garbage Pod! Its a SMEGGING Garbage Pod!".

[@danielmetcalfe8347]

"They've taken Mr Rimmer, sir, they've taken Mr Rimmer!" "Well let's get outta here before they bring him back!" Is my all time favourite dump-on-Rimmer gag. The timing and delivery is just perfect

[@captmurdock]

My favorite exchange is when Rimmer is about to get the mind-patch: Rimmer: "Kryten, wasn't it St. Francis of Assisi who said, 'Never give a sucker an even break'?" Kryten: "Well, if he did, sir, it was strictly off-the-record!"

[@OverworkedITGuy]

The Binks scene with Don Warrington is one of the best scenes in all of Red Dwarf. The pacing, the pure hilarity of the lines, the performances, just chef's kiss. But Craig eating the cigarette at the end always kills me every time I've watched it. Just pushes it so far above what is already an absolutely great scene.

[@Raktus]

I mean, you met Ace Rimmer... so you know it's not impossible for Rimmer to be a better person.

[@JoeThornhill]

4:47 He was the "President" in Doctor Who s2 "Age of steel" & "Rise of the Cybermen".

[@user-gk9lg5sp4y]

This is one of my favorite episodes. I've had a crush on Jane Horrocks since the early 90s 😍

[@MacTechG4]

The actor who played Binks also played the “President” of Britain in the David Tenant Cybermen episodes

[@lachlan1980]

"Over the years, I've come to regard you as ... people... I met."😀😁😂🤣 Brilliant line + brilliant delivery.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Paula crying to this was very sweet. Who'd have thought Red Dwarf would make her cry?

[@paulwalsh2344]

She's a romantic after all... AWWWW...

[@beauxguss6321]

She might cry later this season during a certain dumb adventure game. Of course, that will just be tears of laughter. Watching the faces reflected on the screen makes that one of my fav bits it the whole show. And nobody is saying anything. It's just brilliant.

[@williamcrowe2576]

The moment where Lister engaged Binks in verbal warfare was my favorite part.

[@stainlesssteelfox1]

This cut version misses the part where Binks mocks them based on the fact that he's a remotely projected hologram and can therefore not be harmed by the Dwarfers, to which Lister says they have a 'sturdy holowhip' in the arms cabinet.

[@markpaprocki8315]

Always loved the bit with the trash talk between the arrogant holo scout and Lister talking into his cigarette pack.

[@DavidMacDowellBlue]

13:43 Never ever forget--Arnold Rimmer and Ace Rimmer are the same person. The potential is there.

[@herrzimm]

The fact that they could get you to cry for what is supposed to be the "most hated character on the show" actually proves just how well the writers KNEW both their characters and the audience. To see Rimmer going from "having it all" to giving it all up for the most "noble of reasons possible" (love) actually is one compelling roller coaster of emotions.

[@tigrecito48]

Rimmer's growth as a character is episodical and seriesodical just like his costumes lol

[@aarongunstone6579]

Series 5 is absolute peak Red Dwarf for me. No weak episodes - and two of the very best episodes of all in Quarantine and Back to Reality.

[@davidmontgomery9846]

Commander Crane was played by an incredible actress Jane Horrocks .She is like Don Washington a stalwart of British shows .She was in Absolutely Fabulous and Little Voice to name two .

[@GortonIma]

Voices Babs in Chicken Run too.

[@MrBeefseven]

If you like musicals she was Sally Bowles in the Donmar Warehouse production of Cabaret with Alan Cumming

[@PGHEngineer]

Little Voice was a lovely British movie. Even my Belfast-born dad who has a heart of pure granite went all gooey over Jane Horrocks performance.

[@thesimpsons17]

'over the years i've come to regard you as.... People... I met' Greatest goodbye ever 😂

[@DopeGhoti]

You see, Gals, this is the thing: Every series is the best series.

[@paulmaxey6377]

The actor who was on Red Dwarf who Lister was having the banter with was Don Warrington. He starred in a lot of stuff but I remember most starring in 1970's British comedy Rising Damp.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

Great episode this , certainly one of my favourites .Arnie finally finds his ship of dreams , cheats his way aboard and nobly gives it all up for love . Some great comedy with Don Warrington assessing our heroes and the interviews of potential Rimmer replacements - who'd rather stay dead . Glad you both liked it , Red Dwarf has so many great ideas .

[@DouglasJohnson.]

I forget sometimes that as hilarious as Red Dwarf is, it can really hit you in the feels sometimes. Jane Horrocks who was Rimmer's love interest, is an absolutely brilliant actress. She played "Bubble" on the series, "Absolutely Fabulous" (which you should see) and was the star of the movie "Little Voice" which further revealed how scary talented she is.

[@Endigo_Vandane]

In my third year of highschool (the Dutch schooling system is different, but I've translated to the US), there was this guy who transferred to my school. Now, I was very much a loner, I still love being on my own so, I didn't hang out with anyone from school. He came from another school and his impression of this new place was that it was filled with people who thought they were better than others. He initially lumped me in with everyone else, mistaking my aloofness for snobbishness. Anywho... We found out we had similar interests, taste in music, sense of humor, you get the gist, so we became friends. (it's lasted over 30 years now) And we both watched Red Dwarf as it was airing on the BBC. In the last days of our senior year, his english teacher thought it would be a good idea to have everyone talk about their experiences in school. Most of them saying things like: "I'm really going to miss everyone." or: "I've really enjoyed the last couple of years here." Not my friend. He basically did the Rimmer speech. "Over the years, I've come to regard you as,... people I've met." His classmates did not get the reference. When I heard about it, I just started laughing.

[@jonathanross149]

Bubble from Absolutely Fabulous!

[@sixstanger00]

The actor playing the hologram who inspects Starbug was the president in Doctor Who, _Rise of the Cybermen._

[@CyberNatasha]

This is a great episode, it really shows Rimmer's growth as a character and that he is capable of doing the right thing sometimes! Also the bit with Lister eating the cigarette is brought up hilariously in the Smeg Ups!

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Even I had wet eyes at the end of this episode, partly it must be nostalgia as this is one of my favourite all time shows...

[@marksmith4949]

written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, Directed by Juliet May.

[@stevencavanagh7990]

Commander Crane saw Rimmer for who he could really be, and that's Ace.

[@haplomindstabed]

I think it shows how sharp their writing is when they can telegraph the entire episode in the opening, and start him in strong opposition to it, and then run the movie's emotional beats in a tv episode length and still make it hit emotionally. Red Dwarf is flexing with how tight their writing is :)

[@dvdmike007]

The guy you recognised was the president on Doctor Who

[@lordmortarius538]

Don Warrington (Binks) was the President in the Doctor Who episode Rise of the Cybermen

[@claratrevlyn5304]

WOW - I genuinely didn't recognise Jane Horrocks in that, until after I looked her up. What a contrast to her ditzy character in AbFab. She is a VERY talented lady.

[@polythenewrappedme6102]

Oh Paula. Better than a double polaroid ? What a golden heart you have ! Red Dwarf starts strong and later series gets better and better. Some might disagree, but you have some great stuff to look forward to. Thanks Gals for being the best reaction channel on KZbin.

[@wodmarach]

The next 8 episodes are probably 8 of top 20 possibly even top 10 episodes of Red Dwarf.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

And this is part of why Arnold J. Rimmer is one of the greatest characters in TV history. Chris Barrie, and the writing, bring so many different notes to the character.

[@beauxguss6321]

S5 is my fav season because it explores so much of the untapped potential that is Arnold Judas Rimmer BSC SSC.

[@MarkSW]

The guy you recognised was Don Washington. You saw him in the Doctor Who episode, Rise of the Cybermen.

[@prodestrian]

The badge that Rimmer wears on his uniform is actually a leftover prop from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy TV series, this show upcycled a lot of props from other productions over the years.

[@paulmargett9360]

Really? I never knew that. Loved HHGTTG.

[@greigbutler4498]

Commander Randy Navarro was in Dr Who, the end of the world as the caretaker (that blue bloke)

[@Moonlightgraeme]

The outtakes for red dwarf are hilarious, they're called the Smeg ups.

[@MalcolmWolf]

The Gals have some up on their Patreon already 🙂 They certainly are hilarious

[@deggsymarley]

Check out Jane Horrocks in the film Little Voice, were she sings in the style of classic singers , it's a tear jerker

[@JohnDoe-vy6ju]

Remember that back in Balance Of Power, Rimmer's list of classical music includes Motorhead. So here, in the future that the Holoship came from, the heavy metal horns have become a dignified, serious military salute. LOL. "Quick, let's get out of here before they bring him back!" and "People I've met" get referenced by dwarfers regularly. You're in the golden age all right: Not only is Red Dwarf just about the best blend of high-concept sci-fi and hilarious situation comedy you'll find, Camille and Holoship show it can even be really romantic when it wants to. I go back and forth on S4 and S5 being "the best" series.

[@vincentking2552]

Oh, I hardly said anything apart from "Geronimo!!"

[@Qualimar]

My favourite episode of the show! So funny, sweet and sad and a great guest performance by Jane Horrocks as Nirvanah Crane.

[@Merlinmagi]

The cigarette eating was fully improvised and regret was immediate.

[@joelakat]

Found your channel thanks to your reaction to "The End" and it's quickly become one of my favorites on KZbin. I've loved this show since the 90s, and you both really get it. I love that it can make you laugh, make you think... and sometimes even make you cry... all in the same episode. Maybe the only show I love more is Doctor Who -- so I've been loving catching up w/ your videos!

[@portland-182]

Even a 'silly comedy' can tug on the heart strings once you know the characters. 'You can be the great person' - stay tuned!

[@tzuyd]

The costume changes were usually a result of the BBC not keeping the previous costumes during seasons and meagre budget upgrades that allowed Grant/Naylor to improve some aspects they weren't happy with.

[@KatAlysha]

This is so fascinating!!

[@tzuyd]

Definitely check out the Making of/Behind the Scenes videos found on each of the season DVDs, they're full of titbits about what it was like working for the BBC in the 80s/90s and the production design process etc that you'll find super interesting. Most of it's presented in the form of interviews with the actors/directors so it's pretty amusing in its own right too :)

[@elfboy29]

So much fun to watch these again with first timers who get it. Over the years I've come to regard you as...people I met. Best line in the show.

[@Liofa73]

Jane Horrocks played Nirvanah, she's an incredibly talented actor and singer. You should watch Little Voice, with her and Michael Caine, to see her sing and act.

[@mastermike7000]

I always liked the message in this one that you're not your job. That's helped me through a few things.

[@robmaher42]

When I was doing Media Studies in the early 90s, we had to analyse this episode (lighting, cameras, sets etc.). I must have seen it 20 times over two or three weeks and can probably still recite most of the script from memory.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

Great episode - Gave old Rimmsy a chance to get some exercise - both physically and mentally.

[@warbo3611]

This is the quintessential Rimmer season, some great episodes for Chris Barrie. Enjoy

[@SevenEllen]

This is my favourite Rimmer episode besides Dimension Jump.

[@natmanprime4295]

this has got to be the perfect reaction to a great episode! actually got some tears out of paula!! amazing

[@beauxguss6321]

The rollercoaster of emotions the writers take you on in this episode is one that few comedies can carry off so well. If you want to see that ride done 2 or 3 times in an episode, check out "Soap". It takes you from total absurdity to tear jerking emotion and right back around to the absurd as easily as crossing a room. I mean, you know they're going to do it, you can't see how it's possible, they do it right in front of you, and you ask yourself how you fell for it... again.

[@SpitfireFortyFour]

I love episodes where they let Chris Barrie do his thing. All of the cast are excellent, but he is an absolute performance powerhouse!

[@PreceptorGrant]

Binks To Elightenment / Lister to Red Dwarf is one of the all time great single comic scenes.

[@AubreySciFi]

One of my favorite episodes! A great script with some great jokes. And Rimmer being the good guy for once. Well written and a great performance as always from Chris Barrie. And the "Lister to Red Dwarf" scene is hilarious!

[@ObriensKayak]

Every so often Rimmer shows some nobility and it’s fantastic. His character has the most growth but always always he will be our Rimmer. Love seeing you both enjoy a show that I’ve enjoyed my entire life so welcome!

[@elfboy29]

The Rimmer thing is good because you meet people everyday that you dismiss, and he is one of those but by this stage you see how hard is it to be one of those. I always found it loveable that you care about Rimmer. In the last episode he was a warpig. Now you empathise. The dismissed live the hardest lives. Of course like Rigsby you get a great talent to play the unlikable and you like him. From Rising Damp, also in this episode.

[@graybabyoracle]

I still cry when I watch this episode. It's too pure.

[@BrendanPNW]

Chris Barrie is a genius comedic actor. He play wonderfully aweful people you like. Have you seen Britas Empire!

[@jamielavender236]

Kat's makeup is always so cool

[@Bodneyblue]

CAT actor Danny John-Jules appears in the movie "Blade 2" as a vampire...In later series..the Captain of Red Dwarf..appeared in the movie "Aliens" as the Commander of "Hadleys Hope"..the base on LV426.

[@dcaslick]

It just gets better from here. Series 5 is top tier TV.

[@mathewreed8669]

Thank you girls. I have been grumpy for around a week but while watching this reaction during smoko I snapped out of it. You put a smile on my dial😊

[@Roberto_79]

Red Dwalf just gets better and better. I look forward to watching more of your reactions.

[@MrGustavevil]

Red Dwarf has a devoted fan base and a place in comwdt TV history for a reason - it really is exceptional at its peak.

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

Laugh out loud comedy, brilliant sci-fi ideas, a sweet & sexy love story and a heartbreakingly romantic ending. All done in 28 minutes. Astonishing.

[@Wickerrman]

Amazing when a comedy show gets you feeling all the feelings, huh? Shows just how great this is, and I really can't blame Rimmer. That woman is really quite something, they open each others eyes to thinking and feeling in a new way and it's great to see. P.S. She's really hot too!

[@Caredroia]

I LOVE the fact that Rimmer (behind the neurosis, cowardice, and anti-social nature) wants to achieve the good things in life; a career, a relationship, a body. It's just he is the biggest source of comedy on the show. His arsehole nature, his family, the fact that people call Chris Barrie SMEG HEAD in the public streets. Wonder what would the dynamic would be like if Rimmer left? What would Mr Flibble say!

[@SpikeMatthews]

Fun fact - the guy who plays the captain of the holo-ship originally auditioned for the role of Rimmer

[@noodle155]

The last episode of this season 'Back to Reality' is my fave episode.

[@Jimmer93]

You know it's taken me until now to notice that the holoship uniforms are clearly inspired by the Star Trek Original series movies Monster Maroon uniforms!

[@ihateunicorns867]

Chris Barrie’s facial expression when Jane Horrocks says “You make love like a Japanese meal; Small portions, but so many courses.” never fails to make me laugh.

[@StillABigKid]

It's quite apt Rimmer's love interest was played by Jane Horrocks, as she's an excellent impressionist herself. Particularly singers, as seen in the movie "little voice"

[@rickb3645]

Hi Kat & Paula... One of my all time favourite Red Dwarf episodes is just two seasons away now... In Season 7 Episode 1 Tikka to Ride... The final plot twist in this episode is quite a poignant roller coaster ride of emotions considering the historical rumors behind this story line.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

One of the most memorable episodes. Series 5 is the Gold Standard.

[@johnmince6311]

Proof that no matter how you can be the worst version of yourself, each of us still has an Ace up our sleeve!

[@DoddyIshamel]

Jane Horrocks crushes it, one of rhe all time greats.

[@themightyegonga4131]

The actor who you thought you recognised - Don Warrington - played the Prime Minister in Doctor Who. I think it was Christopher Eccleston’s Cybermen episode.

[@djco5782]

Tennant. Simon Day (Randy Navarro) was in "The End of the World" and "Face the Raven" too.

[@The-Cosmic-Hobo]

In the early days of COVID we all had to work from home, and my boss, who was unbearable at the best of times, was a complete bitch about whether we were actually WORKING from home in order to earn our pay check - or not - and treated us all even worse. So I quit. Somehow I'd managed to work for her for 6 years, and so on my last day we had a 50-person zoom meeting so everyone could say goodbye to me. And I did it. I said the line I've wanted to say for decades. I've come to think of you all as... people I have met. :)

[@michaeldavies47]

Not to pile on the "best is yet to come" bit but, you've still got the award winning stuff to look forward to.