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Red Dwarf 8: Byte 3 [VHS]

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So series 8 wasn't the greatest. At least Rimmer is back, right? This tape actually contains only 2 episodes of Red Dwarf. The third episode on this tape is from the BBC 10th Anniversary RD retrospective. We find out in 'Pete' that birds are related to dinosaurs and the dinosaur in question has disgusting eating habits resembling a slobby character with dreadlocks who speaks with a Liverpool accent. Pretty gross, especially since the dino in question devoured a cow vindaloo, several thousands of gallons of Coke, and numerous ice cream bars from Captain Hollister's personal stash. He ended up smelling worse than Lister, and that's saying something. No poppadums or lager though.

The final episode is a cliffhanger in the tradition of the last episodes of Series 6 and 7. Rimmer again shows some backbone, just like in 'Out of Time.' Of course the RD movie may delay Series 9, even though the last episode implies that there will be a Series 9. Maybe the movie will tie up loose ends.

The final episode is from the RD 10th Anniversary special and features British TV chef Ainsley Harriot in a cooking contest between Lister/Kryten and Rimmer/Duane Dibbley. Ainsley Harriot played the GELF chief (and Lister's father-in-law) in 'Polymorph 2-Emohawk'. The cooking show is a hoot and Duane Dibbley is not quite the Prince of Dorkness, at least not in the kitchen. Lister's curry 'creation' could be considered as toxic waste. I can't remember if Kryten's groinal attachment was used in the cooking show, but if it was, it would have been quite interesting. Oh yes, the space weevil that Lister had for dinner was in the show, and I bet it probably tasted better than Lister's curry. After seeing that little display, I can honestly state that pot noodles, dog food, mint flavored Bonjela, or Kochanski's favorite of cottage cheese and pineapple chunks would have tasted better. And I would have preferred to eat one of Kryten's omelettes beaten with his groinal attachment to Lister's creation. I wonder if the fans versus cast gameshow which was part of the 10th Anniversary special will be available soon, as we have 'Red Dwarf A-Z', the long version of the Rimmer Munchkin song (absolutely hilarious!), and other assorted odds and ends from that show.

Ok, i still do not like Chris Kocanski. i just love the bantering between the 4 boys. but, after such a long wait here in the US, the 8 series has satisfied me for a few months. not as good as the earilier series, but still full of laughs, and worth the money to own.

What can I say, Red Dwarf has done it again with another great series. Not only does this tape have two hillarious episodes from series VIII, but also contains a feature episode of the boys trying to cook a curry dish with the help of a well known TV chef (Ainsley Harriot). Swapping bowls, cutting off finger tips (don't worry, it was Kryten's protected thumb), and trading insults, these guys really make a mess of the finer art of cooking. I can honestly say, it was one of the funniest things I have ever seen on television. Kudos!

To be honest, I bought this for the cooking show only. I have the Red Dwarf set on DVD and it was not included. Won't Smeg, Can't Smeg has me laughing everytime I watch it! That is why I am giving it 5 stars! All I can say is watch and enjoy!