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Psirens
"Psirens" is the first episode of science fiction sit-com '' Red Dwarf'' Series VI and the 31st in the series run. It was first broadcast on the British television channel BBC2 on 7 October 1993. Written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and directed by Andy de Emmony. The episode – which involves Psirens who try to lure the crew to them to feast on their brains – had its script published before the episode was broadcast. Plot Dave Lister awakes aboard ''Starbug'' with amnesia, and encounters Kryten in the ship's dining area. After being helped by him to recover, and bringing both Arnold Rimmer and Cat out of hibernation, the mechanoid explains their situation – for the past 200 years, the crew have been chasing after ''Red Dwarf'' through its vapour trail, after an unknown party stole it from them following their adventure on the ''SSS Esperanto'', with Holly having gone offline as a result. Proceeding to continue the pursuit, the group attempt to catch up by taking a shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GELF
G.E.L.F. or GELF is an acronym for genetically engineered lifeform.Elyce Rae Helford "'OK, homeboys, let's posse!' Masculine anxiety, gender, race and class in ''Red Dwarf''" in John R. Cook, Peter Wright, (2006), ''British science fiction television: a hitchhiker's guide'', page 243. I.B.Tauris It was used in two science fiction television programs, originally appearing in the BBC's cult sitcom ''Red Dwarf'', and later on in the U.S. drama ''seaQuest DSV''. ''Red Dwarf'' The concept of GELFs is explored in several episodes of ''Red Dwarf'' including " Polymorph" (1989), " Camille" (1991), "Psirens" (1993), " Emohawk: Polymorph II" (1993), and " Krysis" (2016). The writers of the series had stated early on in production that they did not want any aliens to exist in their show's universe; but as the series continued, in order to provide a stream of characters for the main crew to interact with, their cosmos was gradually populated with deranged robots and bizarre creatures that tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |