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narf poit chez BOOM · #1 February 4th, 2004, 06:47 PM

what would i do if i knew death was coming for me? anyone else seen the 'Last'* episode of red dwarf?

* i put it in qoutes becuase i'm still hoping they'll make more.

gregebowman · #2 February 4th, 2004, 07:23 PM

I know I've seen every Red Dwarf episode at least once, but I can't recall the "Last" episode of season 8. What was it about?

Also, speaking of Stephen King, if you're not really into horror, then read the book that got me interested in King in the first place. When I was in tech school, someone loaned me their copy of The Dead Zone. After reading that, I was hooked. I haven't watched the tv show, though, so I can't say how it compares to the book or the movie.

capnq · #3 February 4th, 2004, 07:24 PM

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There was a fanfic called _The Doctor and the Enterprise_ by Jean Airey which was published in several editions. It was a Doctor Who/Star Trek crossover. It was a fun read, but needed a good editor.
As both a trekkie and a Whovian, I'm interested in this story. First time I've heard of such a crossover, and I'm curious as to how it worked out. Where can one get a copy of this?

A Web search on "The Doctor and the Enterprise" (the whole phrase including the quotes) or "Jean Airey" should turn up some sources. The former is how I found the author's name; I have no idea where my copy is packed away.

narf poit chez BOOM · #4 February 5th, 2004, 01:01 AM

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I know I've seen every Red Dwarf episode at least once, but I can't recall the "Last" episode of season 8. What was it about?

i'm not sure if you want spoilers, if you do, tell me and i'll PM. basically, Rimmer kicks Death(bones and all) in, well, it was very painfull for Death.

BBC's got a red dwarf qoute generater! http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/reddwarf...ox/index.shtml
" Well, the thing about a black hole - it's main distinguishing feature - is it's black. And the thing about space, your basic space colour is black. So how are you supposed to see them? "
- Holly, Marooned

Rimmer: "Step up to Red Alert!"
Kryten: "Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb. "
- Kryten, Legion

"So... let me get this straight. You want to fly on a magic carpet to see the king of the potato people and you're telling me your completely sane? "
- Rimmer, Quarantine

[ February 04, 2004, 23:14: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]

dogscoff · #5 February 5th, 2004, 10:12 AM

Have you read the Red Dwarf books? They beat the series hands down, although I never got round to buying "Last human".

Look out for "Colony" as well by one half of the RD writing team- that's a good read.

gregebowman · #6 February 5th, 2004, 04:40 PM

As far as I can tell, there was only 2 RD books ever written. At least, they're the only ones I've seen on teh book shelves. They were both hilarious, though. Almost as funny as Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe. I wish they had written more of them.

dogscoff · #7 February 5th, 2004, 05:11 PM

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As far as I can tell, there was only 2 RD books ever written.

Nope, three. Red Dwarf, BTL and Last Human. Last human appeared several years after the first two, and (so I hear) closed the loop quite nicely and ended the series- BTL ended on a bit of a cliffhanger if I remember correctly.

But yes, very enjoyable. One of those books you can pick up and open at random and enjoy just a few pages, much like HHGTG in that respect.
Talkie Toaster is so much funnier in the books than the series, he's brilliant.