Rob Grant
Writing
Biography
Robert Grant was a British comedy writer, television producer and co-creator of the Red Dwarf comedy series. Grant was also one of the writers on the satirical show Spitting Image.
Known For

The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Red Dwarf

The Strangerers is a British television comedy drama science fiction series written by Rob Grant and was broadcast on Sky One between 15 February and 11 April 2000. A single series was made with a total of 9 episodes. The show ended on a cliffhanger. It has not been released on DVD, nor repeated since its original run.
The Strangerers
Space Cadets is a comedy panel game broadcast on Channel 4 in 1997. It was presented by "High Commander" Greg Proops with Bill Bailey and Craig Charles as the "Space Captains". It ran for just one series with 10 episodes. Like the BBC's Have I Got News for You, the contestants were celebrities and the show was played mainly for laughs. Bestselling author Terry Pratchett once appeared as a guest. When the contestants were asked who was Britain's most shoplifted author, Pratchett immediately answered "I am!" which was the correct answer.
Space Cadets

The definitive overview of the adventures of the legendary Boys from the Dwarf. This three-part series charts the origins, production and legacy of everything associated with the sci-fi comedy.
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years

In the year A.D. 999, a village of medieval Englanders fear the coming millennium.
Dark Ages

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat leader who has vowed to wipe out all cats who worship anyone but him.
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

A compilation of clips and interviews, originally broadcast on BBC2's Red Dwarf Night, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in 1998, and subsequently included on the DVD release of Red Dwarf series II.
Red Dwarf A–Z

Rob Grant and Mike Kovac receive a disturbing fan video inspired by their previous horror movie Mon Ami, motivating them to investigate the responsibility of filmmakers in portraying violence in movies. In their pursuit of the truth they are unwittingly introduced to the real world of violent criminals and their victims.
Fake Blood

As First Lady Nancy Reagan holds an celebrity-filled anniversary party at the White House, President Ronald Reagan's aides desperately attempt to prevent an unprovoked nuclear attack he accidentally ordered.
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show

Woody Allen writes more movies about life, Hoffman, De Niro and Pacino have an identity crisis, Spielberg struggles under the weight of all his money, and refusal to take him as a serious actor pushes Leonard Nimoy over the edge.
Spitting Image: The 1987 Movie Awards

Hurled through a portal, the Red Dwarf crew discover they’re just characters in a TV series. Can they track down their creators and discover how long they have left to live?
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

Kryten presents a collection of bloopers from series 4 to 6 of Red Dwarf.
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1997).
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Best Ever Spitting Image

This delightful classic is a magnificent combination of a timeless tale with the grace and style of some of the world's greatest figure skaters, including Nancy Kerrigan.
Fairy Tales on Ice: Alice Through the Looking Glass

A documentary about the second series of Red Dwarf (1988).
Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II

Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.
The Best of Cannon & Ball

A documentary about the first series of Red Dwarf (1988).
Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I

A secret cabal of celebrities plots to dominate the US government by running Sylvester Stallone as President.