Rimmer and Lister find themselves stuck on an icy planet in Starbug waiting to be rescued.
Any TV show where two people can hold my attention and entertain with just conversation, whilst stuck in the same location for near enough the duration of the episode, is always held in high regard. Richie and Eddie did it on the Ferris-wheel, Fletcher and Godber did it in their jail cell, Steptoe and Son did it in many episodes, and in Marooned, Lister and Rimmer do it well.
Yes, there is a bit of science fiction going on, but this is about one thing: Banter. Rob Grant and Doug Naylor wrote some great dialogue for this episode and the performances of Craig Charles and Chris Barrie do it justice. It's not only funny but provides great insight into both characters.
For me this is the best episode of the Series 3 and one of my favourite episodes of Red Dwarf.
Any TV show where two people can hold my attention and entertain with just conversation, whilst stuck in the same location for near enough the duration of the episode, is always held in high regard. Richie and Eddie did it on the Ferris-wheel, Fletcher and Godber did it in their jail cell, Steptoe and Son did it in many episodes, and in Marooned, Lister and Rimmer do it well.
Yes, there is a bit of science fiction going on, but this is about one thing: Banter. Rob Grant and Doug Naylor wrote some great dialogue for this episode and the performances of Craig Charles and Chris Barrie do it justice. It's not only funny but provides great insight into both characters.
For me this is the best episode of the Series 3 and one of my favourite episodes of Red Dwarf.
