The 53rd episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs. This is the first of a three-part story commissioned by UK comedy channel Dave, and proves to be popular enough to merit an order for a full season of six episodes. Cryptically, the cliffhanger ending of the 1999 season is completely ignored here. 
The 54th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This is the second part of a three-part story commissioned by UK comedy channel Dave, and proves to be popular enough to merit an order for a full season of six episodes. The story receives sharp criticism for completely breaking down the “fourth wall”.
The 55th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This is the conclusion of a three-part story commissioned by UK comedy channel Dave. The story receives sharp criticism for completely breaking down the “fourth wall”, and for borrowing heavily from the movie Blade Runner. Despite the fan criticism, Dave begins putting together financing to a full season of six episodes, which won’t appear until 2012.