It’s Red Dwarf’s 30th anniversary year and while this event wasn’t marked by a new series of the show, or even some kind of TV special, there’s a far more important date in the Red Dwarf calendar – it’s only Dimension Jump XX, the 20th edition of the dedicated convention from the Official Red Dwarf Fan Club. And this con is marking this milestone in style with the biggest guest list yet. There were the boys from the Dwarf themselves in the shape of Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Robert Llewellyn and Danny John-Jules along with former series regulars Chloe Annett, Hattie Hayridge and Norman Lovett as well as prominent guest stars Tony Slattery, Mac McDonald and Ian Boldsworth who also served as the best warm up ever for recent shows. And of course, there was the creator himself Doug Naylor. But what other surprises were in store for the assembled Red Dwarf fandom? Without further ado, let’s dive into social media to find out what went on at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham between the 5th and 7th October.

Friday

The beginning

🚨 Ladies, gentlemen and skutters. We now declare #DJXX… OPEN! 🚨

All attendees are now free to check in at the registration desk, located in the foyer outside the main hall. #RedDwarf pic.twitter.com/G7R6yPYpSv — Dimension Jump (@TORDFC_DJ) October 5, 2018

Any surprise guests then?

Well, a few that hadn’t been announced but this is the big one…

People of the Dwarf… I am pleased to announce that I will be laying on some of the entertainment for #DJXX this weekend, including the Disco, and of course the infamous Karaoke Night! pic.twitter.com/nADSBekQsN — Dave Benson Phillips (@DaveBensonPhill) October 4, 2018

That’s exactly what Hitler would do!

Fly? I can make this thing dance

A very worthy winner in the #DJXX “groups” costume comp! pic.twitter.com/Pf6n0PbLJE — Seb Patrick (@sebpatrick) October 5, 2018

Universe Challenge

No Friday at Dimension Jump would be complete without a #RedDwarf Pub Quiz! This year, we're delighted to have the one and only Chris Barrie as our quizmaster! #DJXX pic.twitter.com/DXJtoqetgJ — Dimension Jump (@TORDFC_DJ) October 5, 2018

I believe she’s just discovered what T-shirts are for

When your t-shirt is an answer in the pub quiz xD #DJXX pic.twitter.com/oH5grZmTwB — Amy Tudor (@Amyz001) October 5, 2018

A strategically placed clipboard

We’ll always have parrots

There’s a karaoke bar on C-Deck

Saturday

Any questions?

This morning's #DJXX Q&As with #RedDwarf's cast and co-creator @DougRDNaylor were an absolute hoot. The love in the room for this inimitable show is eeeee-xtraordinary. May these wonderful celebrations for #RedDwarf30 continuums… 👏 pic.twitter.com/kfu8r0VgBs — Andy Holland (@iAndyHolland) October 6, 2018

Interesting fact revealed by Hattie: they auditioned men *and* women for the new Holly for Series III. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

The 2 Hollys are presently engaged in a verbal sparring match over their respective years of service. Norman started it, naturally. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

Norm and Hattie are opinining that The Big Bang Theory lost its way once Sheldon and Amy fucked. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

Chris: "[If not for Red Dwarf] I might be a Renault salesman. I went for a job at Renault in Chiswick once. Didn’t get it!" #DJXX — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 6, 2018

Chloë gives a great answer to the ‘which other character would you play’ question; Cassandra. Craig uses it as an opportunity for a leering joke. Chris wouldn’t mind a go at Holly. Robert thinks they’re all too well suited to their roles. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

‘What’s the strangest place you’ve been recoginised?’

Chris: Barcelona

Robert: Curtain Springs

Chloë: A&E (got a shock changing a strip light badly)

Craig: Nova Scotia.#DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

Craig Charles to Chris Barrie: “I never thought I’d be that old. I look at you and think: ‘Shit, do I look like that?’” #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

Craig: "I’ve probably spent, if you add it all up, about two years of my life waiting for Danny John-Jules." #DJXX #RedDwarf — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 6, 2018

Craig: "I bumped into Robert last week, at an awards ceremony. We didn’t know each other was going to be there! He got Tech Legend… and I got Tech Personality. I’ve never been so disappointed!" #DJXX #RedDwarf — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 6, 2018

Craig Charles when the cast were asked which other character they'd like to play: "I'd like to play Kochanski because I'd definitely give out more." #DJXX — Stephen Fletcher (@Fletchy_3088) October 6, 2018

Now Ian Bolsworth is here; his first Dimension Jump after being the warm-up man for recent series. He’s introducing Doug Naylor. None of us are worthy. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

Do you know in your head where Kochanski is? Doug: “Yes I do. I’m not telling you.”#DJXX #RedDwarf — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 6, 2018

Someone just asked Doug about the changing backstory of Kochanski. Doug told them to ask Rob tomorrow who will give “a full answer”. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

They say never meet your heroes

Some more beautiful people from #RedDwarf #DJXX I was suffering big time with the hangover. You can see the pain in my eyes. It hurt just to smile.@bobbyllew @DougRDNaylor @normanlovett1 pic.twitter.com/VuCQy6AN3Y — Dan 🏳️‍🌈🌹🇪🇺 (@pendo86) October 6, 2018

Does it involve dressing up?

First Cosplay in about 2 ish years for #RedDwarf #DJXX – Rocking the Rimmer look 😂 pic.twitter.com/boBVS1cpcK — George Sheard (@acecreeptwo) October 6, 2018

Nice to be appreciated by a legend! #DimensionJump https://t.co/EiKCHGXrHE — Emma McLean (@browncoatemsy) October 6, 2018

Our winner, Helen Stevens, as The Rimmer Experience! #DJXX pic.twitter.com/G44S9QR1A7 — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

Is there a portable walrus polishing kit?

Some absolutely AMAZING items in this year’s auction. I wish I could afford some (all) of them. #DJXX https://t.co/AN2diBotYX — Dan 🏳️‍🌈🌹🇪🇺 (@pendo86) October 6, 2018

Norm brought his usual positivity

And it’s the caberet. Norman Lovett takes the stage. He’s complaining that the lighting is not suitable for comedy. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

And it’s the caberet. Norman Lovett takes the stage. He’s complaining that the lighting is not suitable for comedy. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

Norman Lovett has taken full advantage of his stand-up set at #DJXX to show Doug Naylor & Paul Jackson up over Holly being in-vision. Probably a unique Dimension Jump moment. — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 6, 2018

Comedy legend, Tony Slattery

Tony Slattery is on stage. TONY SLATTERY. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

I'm finding Tony Slattery a little unsettling. :/ #DJXX — Si (@bromley001) October 6, 2018

Tony Slattery has left the stage. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 6, 2018

Unfortunately, Tony Slattery is unable to take part in today's scheduled events. But we do still have Mac McDonald, Danny John-Jules, The Model Unit, Paul Jackson, Ed Bye and Rob Grant! #DJXX — Dimension Jump (@TORDFC_DJ) October 7, 2018

Get well soon

https://twitter.com/TheTonySlattery/status/1048886691522666496?s=19

Sunday

Why, it’s Danny John-Jules

It’s good of Danny to turn up so early after getting to bed at 3:30am from the Strictly recording. His feet are so swollen from training that he can only wear sliders…! #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

Danny is talking sadly about the death of light entertainment. Mike and Bernie Winters get a namecheck. It’s nice to hear him talking about stuff in a wider context than he usually does. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

Tongue Tied anyone?

Ah, you can’t please everyone?

Someone’s asked Danny to sing Tongue Tied. Well, we needed something to counterbalance the actually interesting discussion about light entertainment. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

Oh Captain, my Captain

Mac McDonald: "My character in Aliens, Simpson, and Captain Hollister, are very alike. They're both schlubby." #DJXX #RedDwarf — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 7, 2018

Mac expresses his bemusement and disgust at Trump being POTUS and concludes that he’ll be sad when he goes, due to his comedy value, but he’ll feel a lot safer going to bed at night. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

Party (Starbug) crashers

Always a pleasure to see effects gurus Mike Tucker and Alan “Rocky” Marshall talking about their craft! #DJXX pic.twitter.com/EHnVNBI3CH — Red Dwarf (@RedDwarfHQ) October 7, 2018

Rocky is talking about how the original lettering on Starbug was done using Letraset, which applied very well to a curved surface. It’s more difficult to do the lettering now without it. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

The In-quiz-itor

Still cannot believe I won 15 to 1! What a seriously magical weekend this has been. #DJXX pic.twitter.com/cUkjSOaLvc — Kelly McNeil (@kellyjellybaby) October 8, 2018

The End

It's the moment we've all been waiting for. It's time to go back 30 years as @realrobgrant, Paul Jackson & Ed Bye discuss the early days of #RedDwarf, in conversation with @InfiniteHermit. #DJXX pic.twitter.com/w6KbuO0s8W — Dimension Jump (@TORDFC_DJ) October 7, 2018

Rob Grant: “There’s all this love for the work in the room… it’s quite humbling.” #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

I knew Paul Jackson was cool, but I didn’t realise he could work a room AND remember individual fans… #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

Paul Jackson loved two things about The End. One: the cheek of calling your first show The End. Two: the entire concept of The Cat. #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

Rob Grant: “Character, plot and situation are all linked… they have to be chemically linked to make sense.” #DJXX — Ganymede & Titan (@ganymedetitan) October 7, 2018

Paul explains that ‘smeg’ was never questioned by BBC management. “You can’t say ‘bloody’, but you can say ‘foreskin juice’”. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

Paul & Ed explain that Norm’s insistence on being in-vision meant they had to re-shoot; the only time Ed used a crane in the studio. #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

I think we’re currently making the best special feature that won’t appear on the Blu-Ray #DJXX — Dan 🏳️‍🌈🌹🇪🇺 (@pendo86) October 7, 2018

Rob finishing an ancedote about Claire Grogan telling a dirty joke; “It was very funny, but I also orgasmed.” #DJXX — The Girl Who Was Death (@bohaynowell) October 7, 2018

Out of so many, this is probably my favourite moment of #DJXX, with Ed Bye, Paul Jackson and Rob Grant doing a live commentary of ‘The End’. https://t.co/fbxFwNqfdG — mumoss (@mumoss) October 8, 2018

Signature moves

So the legend Craig Charles had to leave early, but not without working back down the queue to make sure everyone got his autograph… #DJXX pic.twitter.com/d1lwWA4rdz — ✨Dawn Zoë Raison 🌛 (@dawnofclarity) October 7, 2018

Doug and Rob back together finally! Well, next to each other. On a piece of paper… #DJXX #reddwarf pic.twitter.com/iHkJAnJUc2 — Spelly (@Spellbounddeb) October 7, 2018

Well deserved. Take a bow everyone at TORDFC