Doug Naylor, writer and co-creator of Red Dwarf, joins Steve Otis Gunn for a sci-fi-soaked comedy ride. From Spitting Image number ones to a fake duke in Queensland with a Tipp-Exed bank statement, Doug brings funny, remarkable stories from a lifetime in entertainment — including how Craig Charles pestered his way into the role of Lister, why the American remake quietly died, and what it feels like when fans tell you the show carried them through dark times. And then there's the big one: the ambitious new Red Dwarf project cancelled for the most baffling reason in TV history — and what Doug plans to do with it next.
Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.
Doug Naylor is a British writer, producer, and director best known as the co-creator of Red Dwarf, one of the UK’s best-loved comedies. After early work in radio and sketch shows, he wrote for Spitting Image, co-created a chart-topping single, and helped shape modern TV satire. His blend of character comedy and science fiction earned Red Dwarf generations of fans. Beyond TV, Doug has written novels, screenplays, and now children’s fiction.
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Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Guests: Doug Naylor - Writer, Author & Co-Creator of Red Dwarf
Duration: 55 minutes
Release Date: December 18, 2025
Season: 4, Episode 31
All music written by Steve Otis Gunn
My book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' is available in bookstores & online
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