The sci‑fi sitcom ‘Red Dwarf‘ stars Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer, Craig Charles as Dave Lister, and Danny John-Jules as the hologram Cat.
Main cast
- Arnold Judas RimmerChris Barrie1–12Main
- Dave ListerCraig Charles1–12Main
- CatDanny John-Jules1–12Main
- HollyNorman Lovett1–2, 7, 12Main
- HollyHattie Hayridge3–5Main
- KrytenRobert Llewellyn3–12Main
Supporting cast
- Barbara Wattle / VariousLiz Hickling2, 3Supp
- Tallulah / VariousDeborah Tennant2, 5Supp
Guest & voice
- Gordon Rimmer / VariousMichael J. Jackson3, 5Guest
- Queen / VariousSandra Caron2, 5Guest
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About this cast
‘Red Dwarf’ is a British sci‑fi sitcom created by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. The series follows the last human alive, Dave Lister, and his odd companions aboard the mining spaceship Red Dwarf, three million years into deep space.
FAQs
Who plays Dave Lister in ‘Red Dwarf’?
Craig Charles plays Dave Lister, the last human alive.
Who plays Arnold Rimmer in ‘Red Dwarf’?
Chris Barrie plays Arnold Rimmer, Lister’s hologram bunkmate.
Who plays the Cat in ‘Red Dwarf’?
Danny John-Jules plays the Cat, a humanoid descendant of Lister’s pet cat.
Who plays Kryten in ‘Red Dwarf’?
Robert Llewellyn plays Kryten, the mechanoid servant.
How many series of ‘Red Dwarf’ are there?
There are 12 series (seasons) plus a TV movie.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026