Series VII DVD

It's out now - and it's absolutely smegging marvellous!

4 November, 2005

Out in stores on November 7th, the Series VII DVD is an almighty three-disc set that includes a mass of extras, including commentaries, Xtended episodes, deleted scenes, smeg ups, documentaries and raw footage. Click here for a full content list. Oh, and all eight episodes of the series are on there too - we mentioned that, right?

Plus there's Identity Within, the 'lost episode' performed by Chris Barrie. Never heard of it? Click here for our exclusive clip! Or delve into the full story behind the DVDs journey to shiny disc in our DVD Details section.

reddwarf.co.uk has all you could want to further satisfy your craving for Series VII-related gubbins. The Features has behind-the-scenes information on the making of the shows, the Gallery includes stills from the series and the Episode Guide offers a full episode guide, complete with clips.

Meanwhile, in the Mr Flibble Interview Archive you'll find discussions with many of the series' key players: actors include Epideme himself Gary Martin, Princess Bonjella Alison Senior, Toby Aspin as Lee Harvey Oswald and Michael Shannon as Kennedy, Brian Cox as the medieval king, Catherine Harvey as Kitty Bennett, Gary Bleasdale who found baby Lister in his box, plus then-newcomer Chloë Annett and a returning Norman Lovett.

From the crew side, co-creator Doug Naylor has much to say, as do writers Paul Alexander and Kim Fuller, along with musician Howard Goodall, casting director Linda Glover, and sound supervisor Jem Whippey.

Oh, and have a squiz at the hilarious Talkie Toaster character interviews with Able, Kryten's brother, and the evil Captain Voorhese. Always worth a giggle. Finally, the Series VII background - a work of art in resplendent purple - is now available to download as wallpaper. Spruce up that dreary desktop!

Still, once you're all done with the official Dwarf site, you might want to take a look at UKTV Gold 2's Series VII Competition. With two evenings of shows going out on November 5th and 6th as part of their Red Dwarf Weekend, the channel also have an exclusive Series VII prop up for grabs - Dave Lister's headset as worn in the episode Blue.

Kindly donated by The Propstore of London (link to them via Links), the prize comes mounted and framed and looking lovely. Oh, and while you're watching UKTVG2, watch out for a TV ad for the Series VII DVD. It's the hottest new DVD release out there - you may have heard that already.

Speaking of promotion, the News of the World's magazine Big On TV will be running a Dwarf-based competition to win a flatscreen TV, DVD player and a copy of Series VII. To be in with a chance, pick up the paper and magazine on Sunday, November 13th.

Finally (no, seriously this time), we once again make the plea for feedback. It's vitally important that Grant Naylor Productions hear your opinions on the new release, and there's no easier way than to post on our Webboard. Let us, and everyone else, know what you think!

Series VII is available now from the Red Dwarf Shop!