reddwarfslash | RDX - The Tweets (aka History of Series X)

This post will cover pre-series stuff through the first week of rehearsals for episode 1, "Trojan"

Unknown date - this is a forklift bringing in the audience chairs!

December 2, 2011

roopeshparekh Roopesh Parekh

Ten hour round trip from Newcastle to Shepperton Studios for a one hour meeting. That's dedication, even if I say so myself!

roopeshparekh Roopesh Parekh

And....that's a wrap on "The Liability"! A big thank you to all cast and crew!!! What's next....? Red Dwarf. Producer. Done.

December 7, 2011 – First peek of lads on set. Note that the set is complete; you're seeing plywood on the unfinished side. The grates behind Danny and Chris are the set dressing.

December 7, 2011 – Table read-through!

December 10, 2011 – script cover posted, I think by Andrew Ellard

December 13, 2011 – Day 1 of Filming

edmoore Ed Moore

The heating is on in the studio. Which is to say there is a ton of machinery noise providing the vaguest wafting of 12C air to the floor.

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

Not far from Shepperton now. Getting ready to turn into a pussy. I'm clean shaven for the first time since Back To Earth! #smoothasababysbum

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

I've just looked in the mirror and seen a twat I've not seen for 2 years.... Holy S... I've just been called! COMMING DARLINGS!! OOOOWWWWEE!

ganymedetitan Ganymede & Titan

Red Dwarf X begins filming TODAY. Presumably pre-recording complicated studio scenes to be played in on Friday.

edmoore Ed Moore

Already on fourth scene of the day. B cam team's been sent up into the grid for a VFX shot. Lovely view of the set from 40'. #reddwarf

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

To everyone asking whether RD is going to be as good as the 23year old first episode the answer is NO! It's going to be S***!

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Lunch. Aaaah, hello Mr Milkshake, hello Mr Bendy Straw, oh the deep joy my plastic pals can create.

NathanCubitt Nathan Cubitt

Would it have killed the canteen to do smoked kippers for breakfast? Why yes, it probably would!

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

If I were you lot I'd get the box set of 'Hardware' in Rome for the release of RD as that was real comedy!

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

Who wants tickets to the worst show since Goodnight Sweetheart?

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

Back to earth will be a masterpiece when you see this piece of S***, so you'd better jump ship now and save your tweeting finger!

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

Oh S***! I've just realised that the actress appearing in this episode of RD was in Goodnight Sweetheart!

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

I've had enough of these twonks at RD. I'd rather be riding on wet roads covered in diesel with @vivavalencia @McWill99y in the highlands!

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Would just like to suggest that @DannyJohnJules is a very competent wind up merchant. Scripts are brilliant, recording going brilliantly.

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

You Twonks! Everyone knows that our very dear friend Ed Bye directs Goodnight Sweetheart and @bobbyllew was gonna grass me up! LMFAO all day

RedDwarf_News Red Dwarf News

New Sets For Red Dwarf | Cult Britannia bit.ly/vyJVsC #reddwarf

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

For the many people asking about @DannyJohnJules 'mood' he was joshing, he loves a bit of drama darling. He's been kicking comedy butt today

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Utterly bushed, long hard day but produced the goods. Team all tip top. Shower, bed, then up at 4.15 am. That is comedy.

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Not me. I'm haemorrhaging nothing. But seriously, @dougrdnaylor let slip about mode FX t'other day! #reddwarf

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Seems @DannyJohnJules was reading from the Tongue Tied music video script today. Thought he'd never notice since he barely reads them. :)

edmoore Ed Moore

#reddwarf first day in the can. lots of laughs; fantastic crew; finished on schedule. who could ask for more. #fb

edmoore Ed Moore

PS here is the #reddwarf clapperboard (rumour has it we're getting printed labels for it when we have 5 min spare!) twitpic.com/7sxbz4

ellardent Andrew Ellard

I suspect Johnny 5's multi-purpose add-ons here influenced the Red Dwarf Back to Earth note I gave about Kryten having a key finger... #sc2

December 15, 2011 – last day of rehearsals for episode 1

edmoore Ed Moore

Fortunately just rehearsing today in the studio.

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Though I've seen the set, I've been too busy to visit Red Dwarf X while shooting. Tomorrow's audience record is the *first* stuff I'll see!

ellardent Andrew Ellard

6 eps of VIII, as a fan; that's it. RT @DjOuroboros: @ellardent How many series have you been in the audience for prior to this?

ellardent Andrew Ellard

@ @RedDwarfHQ 103. Excited to the strength of 103. First script's pretty bloody brilliant.

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

This was always, for some reason one of my fave times on RD. Camera rehearsals for tomorrow night. Lookin' good so far.

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

I can't believe I'm having this conversation on twitter and live in the studio with the lads and simultaneously doing comedy! lol #onlyonRD

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

RT @followfriday_us: @dannyjohnjules was #376 last week in the UK FollowFriday Ranking followfriday.com/f/dannyjohnjul… Is this bullshit?

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

There are a couple of sneaky set shots on the RDX facebook page.

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Just getting loads of info on electric and hydrogen cars, gets me all moist but there is nothing I can do, deep space is calling.

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

I'll just say this, the password is not smeghead, that would instantly open the system to major hackery.

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

And yes, I am ttyping this on my lappy on the set of Red Dwarf X, using top secret Red Dwarf wi-fi. Ahh, the luxury.

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

So is stage manager 'Robert on set please' I'm outta here.

TORDFC Red Dwarf Fan Club

This time tomorrow I'll be in a pub near Shepperton Studios, waiting to head over to the recording! #excited #RDX #RedDwarf

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Hanging out with the comedy czar pic.twitter.com/nIRvDDHh

TORDFC Red Dwarf Fan Club

Noooo! Do not want! #RedDwarf #RDX RT @ganymedetitan: Murmurings of snow tomorrow. Frankly, it can fuck right off.

edmoore Ed Moore

As requested here is a photo of the #reddwarf audience seating :) twitpic.com/7tolvg

edmoore Ed Moore

All 4 #reddwarf Epic camera blocked in for tomorrow's live show. OB guys putting in final audience monitors. Exciting! twitpic.com/7top2o

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Just found out who's doing Red Dwarf X's first warm-up. It's possible I made a suggestion...

DannyJohnJules Danny John-Jules

On the way home to chill for filming tomorrow. Got mates coming from DIP, Holland, Moto GP, UK Athletics @vivavalencia.

edmoore Ed Moore

Well at least my day was symmetrical. twitpic.com/7tpidf

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Back home, quick zoosh over the lines, shower, snack, bed. What was that having a life thing I used to waste time with? No, can't remember

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

Lots of people asked for the official Facebook Red Dwarf page thingy dooberry. Here 'tis. on.fb.me/sQxf4A

Bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

And lots of people mentioning my following 666 people. I'm not suspicious.... but then again

bobbyllew Robert Llewellyn

We had a great day today, many big laughs, camera rehearsals long and slow but we're on top of it. Looking forward to tomorrow night.

edmoore Ed Moore

If you are coming to a #reddwarf recording make sure you bring cash for refreshments. Not sure if they will take cards and no ATMs nearby.

edmoore Ed Moore

And the team from @HocusProducts not only visited but reprogrammed the firmware on their Pro system to meet the B cam focus puller's needs!

edmoore Ed Moore

The only issue we had turned out to be because we were using the bigger antenna and massively overloading the receiver.

edmoore Ed Moore

Scott Walker who designed the boxx.tv Meridian zero-latency HD wireless link visited us today. Clever chap. Kit working flawlessly.

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Richard Bacon's interview with Messers Moffat & Smith includes him pitching them the plot of Red Dwarf's Tikka to Ride. blogtorwho.blogspot.com/2011/12/moffat…

sebpatrick Seb Patrick

In 24 hours, we'll have just finished watching new #RedDwarf. Crikey.

DougRDNaylor Doug Naylor

For anyone interested in eating after the show tomorrow night I recommend the Shapla Indian Restaurant, Shepperton.

DougRDNaylor Doug Naylor

For anyone who hates food I would recommend the catering on Red Dwarf X.

ellardent Andrew Ellard

Honestly think it'd be more effective for fans to tweet the mere 127 followers directly. Groups of five, done in 10 minutes.