Queeg (Red Dwarf) - Revision history

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	{{See also\|Red Dwarf remastered}}		{{See also\|Red Dwarf remastered}}

	The remastering of Series I to III was carried out during the late 1990s.<ref name="Remasters of the Universe">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html \| title =Remasters of the Universe \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =28 January 2008\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080104012351/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archive-date = 4 January 2008}}</ref> Changes throughout the series included replacement of the opening credits,<ref name="Red Dwarf Series I Remastering">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html \| title =Red Dwarf Series I Remastering \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =30 January 2008 \|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080118140243/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archive-date = 18 January 2008}}</ref> giving the picture a colour grade and [[filmising]],<ref name="The End Re-Mastered Commentary">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title =The End Re-Mastered DVD Commentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc \| date =2007 }}</ref> [[Computer-generated imagery\|computer generated]] [[~~special~~ effects]] of ''Red Dwarf''<ref name="Re-Dwarf">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title ='Re-Dwarf' Documentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc \| date =2007 }}</ref> and many more visual and audio enhancements.<ref name="Re-Dwarf"/> Changes made specific to "Queeg" include sound effects on the meteor impact have been enhanced. Video and sound effects have been added to the original live-action footage of Rimmer's hologramatic form malfunctioning.<ref name="Queeg text commentary">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title =Queeg text commentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset, Blue disc \| date =2007 }}</ref>		The remastering of Series I to III was carried out during the late 1990s.<ref name="Remasters of the Universe">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html \| title =Remasters of the Universe \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =28 January 2008\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080104012351/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archive-date = 4 January 2008}}</ref> Changes throughout the series included replacement of the opening credits,<ref name="Red Dwarf Series I Remastering">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html \| title =Red Dwarf Series I Remastering \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =30 January 2008 \|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080118140243/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archive-date = 18 January 2008}}</ref> giving the picture a colour grade and [[filmising]],<ref name="The End Re-Mastered Commentary">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title =The End Re-Mastered DVD Commentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc \| date =2007 }}</ref> [[Computer-generated imagery\|computer generated]] [[visual effects]] of ''Red Dwarf''<ref name="Re-Dwarf">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title ='Re-Dwarf' Documentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc \| date =2007 }}</ref> and many more visual and audio enhancements.<ref name="Re-Dwarf"/> Changes made specific to "Queeg" include sound effects on the meteor impact have been enhanced. Video and sound effects have been added to the original live-action footage of Rimmer's hologramatic form malfunctioning.<ref name="Queeg text commentary">{{cite video \| people =Remastering Crew \| title =Queeg text commentary \| medium =DVD \| publisher =BBC \| location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset, Blue disc \| date =2007 }}</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	\| series = [[Red Dwarf]]		\| series = [[Red Dwarf]]
	\| image = Queeg 2.jpg		\| image = Queeg 2.jpg
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	\| caption = Queeg is a backup computer which replaces Holly.		\| caption = Queeg is a backup computer which replaces Holly.
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	==Production==		==Production==
	[[~~Image~~:red dwarf queeg explosion stunt.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Craig Charles]] carrying out his own stunt for the episode]]		[[File:red dwarf queeg explosion stunt.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Craig Charles]] carrying out his own stunt for the episode]]
	The script was nearing completion when the writers were having problems thinking of a satisfactory ending. Eventually Rob Grant came up with the ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' spoof of Holly singing as he gets erased.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Writing">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/guide/index.cfm?sectionID=behind-the-scenes&seriesID=2&subsectionID=writing \| title =Red Dwarf Series II Writing \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =26 February 2016}}</ref>		The script was nearing completion when the writers were having problems thinking of a satisfactory ending. Eventually Rob Grant came up with the ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' spoof of Holly singing as he gets erased.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Writing">{{cite web \| url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/guide/index.cfm?sectionID=behind-the-scenes&seriesID=2&subsectionID=writing \| title =Red Dwarf Series II Writing \| publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk \|access-date =26 February 2016}}</ref>

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	==External links==		==External links==
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	*{{BBC episode\|p00bp2lz\|Queeg}}		*{{BBC episode\|p00bp2lz\|Queeg}}
	*{{IMDb episode\|0684175\|Queeg}}		*{{IMDb episode\|0684175\|Queeg}}

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	==Plot==		==Plot==
	After ''Red Dwarf'' survives an impact from an asteroid, and [[Dave Lister]] narrowly avoids being killed repairing the damage it did to the Hologram Simulation Suite, he, [[Arnold Rimmer]] and [[Cat (Red Dwarf)\|Cat]] question how safe they are with the assistance of the ship's computer, [[Holly (Red Dwarf)\|Holly]]. His lack of intelligence, despite the fact he is supposed to have an IQ of 6,000, and as his increasing mistakes soon irritate them. In response, the pair find Holly's computer screens being accommodated by a mysterious face they haven't seen before. The face identifies itself as Queeg 500 ([[Charles Augins]]), the ship's back-up computer,<ref name="prog guide p57">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 57.</ref> and announces that it is retiring Holly for his gross negligence leading to the endangerment of the ship's personnel. As a result, Queeg assumes control and demotes Holly to the ship's night watchman.<ref name="prog guide p58">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 58.</ref>		After ''Red Dwarf'' survives an impact from an asteroid, and [[Dave Lister]] narrowly avoids being killed repairing the damage it did to the Hologram Simulation Suite, he, [[Arnold Rimmer]] and [[Cat (Red Dwarf)\|Cat]] question how safe they are with the assistance of the ship's computer, [[Holly (Red Dwarf)\|Holly]]. His lack of intelligence, despite the fact he is supposed to have an IQ of 6,000, and as his increasing mistakes soon irritate them. In response, the pair find Holly's computer screens being accommodated by a mysterious face they haven't seen before. The face identifies itself as Queeg 500 ([[w:Charles Augins\|Charles Augins]]), the ship's back-up computer,<ref name="prog guide p57">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 57.</ref> and announces that it is retiring Holly for his gross negligence leading to the endangerment of the ship's personnel. As a result, Queeg assumes control and demotes Holly to the ship's night watchman.<ref name="prog guide p58">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 58.</ref>

	While the group are pleased at the intelligence and efficiency of the new computer, they soon regret the change when Rimmer is made to wake up early and do exercises, while Lister and Cat are forced to clean the ship in order to acquire any food. Finally understanding how lenient Holly was towards them, the group beg him to return. Holly agrees and issues a challenge to Queeg, leading both to compete in a game of chess to determine who runs ''Red Dwarf'' and who is erased. Queeg wins easily and announces Holly will be erased. Lister, Rimmer and Cat prepare themselves for Holly's erasure and Queeg's rule. However, to their surprise and exasperation, Holly reveals himself to have been Queeg all along, having played a prank on the group so that they could learn to appreciate what they have.<ref name="prog guide p58"/>		While the group are pleased at the intelligence and efficiency of the new computer, they soon regret the change when Rimmer is made to wake up early and do exercises, while Lister and Cat are forced to clean the ship in order to acquire any food. Finally understanding how lenient Holly was towards them, the group beg him to return. Holly agrees and issues a challenge to Queeg, leading both to compete in a game of chess to determine who runs ''Red Dwarf'' and who is erased. Queeg wins easily and announces Holly will be erased. Lister, Rimmer and Cat prepare themselves for Holly's erasure and Queeg's rule. However, to their surprise and exasperation, Holly reveals himself to have been Queeg all along, having played a prank on the group so that they could learn to appreciate what they have.<ref name="prog guide p58"/>

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{{Infobox television episode
| series = [[Red Dwarf]]
| image = Queeg 2.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Queeg is a backup computer which replaces Holly.
| series_no = 2
| episode = 5
| director = [[Ed Bye]]
| writer = [[Rob Grant]] & [[Doug Naylor]]
| airdate = {{Start date|1988|10|4|df=y}}
| guests = [[Charles Augins]] as Queeg
| prev = [[Stasis Leak]]
| next = [[Parallel Universe (Red Dwarf)|Parallel Universe]]
| episode_list = List of Red Dwarf episodes
}}
"'''Queeg'''" is the fifth episode of [[science fiction]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Red Dwarf]]'' series two<ref name="British Sitcom Guide — Red Dwarf — Series 2">{{cite web | url =http://www.sitcom.co.uk/red_dwarf/series2.shtml | title =British Sitcom Guide — Red Dwarf — Series 2 | publisher =www.sitcom.co.uk |access-date =24 January 2008}}</ref> and the eleventh in the series run.<ref name="TV.com — Queeg summary">{{cite web | url =http://www.tv.com/red-dwarf/queeg/episode/10955/summary.html | title =TV.com — Queeg summary | publisher =www.tv.com |access-date =24 January 2008}}</ref> It premiered on the British television channel [[BBC Two|BBC2]] on 4 October 1988. Written by [[Rob Grant]] and [[Doug Naylor]], and directed by [[Ed Bye]], the plot features a backup computer named Queeg that replaces [[Holly (Red Dwarf)|Holly]]. The episode was [[remastered]], along with the rest of the first three series, in 1998.

==Plot==
After ''Red Dwarf'' survives an impact from an asteroid, and [[Dave Lister]] narrowly avoids being killed repairing the damage it did to the Hologram Simulation Suite, he, [[Arnold Rimmer]] and [[Cat (Red Dwarf)|Cat]] question how safe they are with the assistance of the ship's computer, [[Holly (Red Dwarf)|Holly]]. His lack of intelligence, despite the fact he is supposed to have an IQ of 6,000, and as his increasing mistakes soon irritate them. In response, the pair find Holly's computer screens being accommodated by a mysterious face they haven't seen before. The face identifies itself as Queeg 500 ([[Charles Augins]]), the ship's back-up computer,<ref name="prog guide p57">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 57.</ref> and announces that it is retiring Holly for his gross negligence leading to the endangerment of the ship's personnel. As a result, Queeg assumes control and demotes Holly to the ship's night watchman.<ref name="prog guide p58">Howarth & Lyons (1993) p. 58.</ref>

While the group are pleased at the intelligence and efficiency of the new computer, they soon regret the change when Rimmer is made to wake up early and do exercises, while Lister and Cat are forced to clean the ship in order to acquire any food. Finally understanding how lenient Holly was towards them, the group beg him to return. Holly agrees and issues a challenge to Queeg, leading both to compete in a game of chess to determine who runs ''Red Dwarf'' and who is erased. Queeg wins easily and announces Holly will be erased. Lister, Rimmer and Cat prepare themselves for Holly's erasure and Queeg's rule. However, to their surprise and exasperation, Holly reveals himself to have been Queeg all along, having played a prank on the group so that they could learn to appreciate what they have.<ref name="prog guide p58"/>

==Production==
[[Image:red dwarf queeg explosion stunt.jpg|thumb|right|[[Craig Charles]] carrying out his own stunt for the episode]]
The script was nearing completion when the writers were having problems thinking of a satisfactory ending. Eventually Rob Grant came up with the ''[[2001: A Space Odyssey]]'' spoof of Holly singing as he gets erased.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Writing">{{cite web | url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/guide/index.cfm?sectionID=behind-the-scenes&seriesID=2&subsectionID=writing | title =Red Dwarf Series II Writing | publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date =26 February 2016}}</ref>

Quickly earning himself a reputation for doing his own stunts, Craig Charles flew over a console table in the aftermath of a huge explosion. His reasoning behind doing the stunts was that as a [[Scouse]]r he could be dropped on his head with no problems.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Effects">{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/effects.html |title=Red Dwarf Series II Effects |publisher=www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date=7 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006082610/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/effects.html |archive-date=6 October 2006 }}</ref> To achieve the effect of flying up and over the exploding console, Charles bounced off a small trampoline—that was out of shot—and this was matched up to the earlier establishing shot.<ref name="Craig Charles stuntwork">{{cite video | people =Charles, Craig | title =It's Cold Outside documentary | medium =DVD | publisher =BBC | at =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset disc 1 | date =2007 }}</ref>

[[Charles Augins]] was brought in to choreograph the Tongue Tied sequence for the next episode "[[Parallel Universe (Red Dwarf)|Parallel Universe]]", but the writers were so impressed that they offered him the role of Queeg as well.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Casting">{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/casting.html |title=Red Dwarf Series II Casting |publisher=www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date=7 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006082618/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/casting.html |archive-date=6 October 2006 }}</ref>

==Cultural references==
The theme tune from ''[[High Noon]]'' plays as Holly goes off to face his showdown with Queeg.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Music">{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/music.html |title=Red Dwarf Series II Music |publisher=www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date=7 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006082647/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_2/music.html |archive-date=6 October 2006 }}</ref>

Queeg is named after Captain Queeg from ''[[The Caine Mutiny]]'', but Holly's "This is mutiny, Mr Queeg" quote is from ''[[Mutiny on the Bounty]]''.<ref name="Red Dwarf Series II Writing"/>

The song Holly begins to sing as he is erased is "[[Goodbye to Love]]" by [[The Carpenters]] from their 1972 album ''[[A Song for You (Carpenters album)|A Song for You]]''.

==Reception==
The episode was originally broadcast on the British television channel BBC2 on 4 October 1988 in the 9:00 pm evening slot.<ref name="BBC Programme Catalogue RED DWARF — QUEEG">{{cite web |url =http://catalogue.bbc.co.uk/catalogue/infax/programme/NMRE807J |title =BBC Programme Catalogue — RED DWARF — QUEEG | publisher =BBC | access-date =10 December 2007}}</ref> Norman Lovett, who played Holly, stated, in the Series II documentary ''It's Cold Outside'', that the episode was one of his favourites.<ref name="Lovett favourite">{{cite video | people =Lovett, Norman | title =It's Cold Outside documentary | medium =DVD | publisher =BBC | at =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset disc 1 | date =2007 }}</ref> It came in 9th place in a ''Red Dwarf Smegazine'' readers' poll with 4.4% of the overall votes.<ref name="Red Dwarf Smegazine: Survey Results">Readers survey results, ''Red Dwarf Smegazine'', p. 27., issue 10, December 1992, Fleetway Editions Ltd, ISSN 0965-5603</ref>

==Remastering==
{{See also|Red Dwarf remastered}}

The remastering of Series I to III was carried out during the late 1990s.<ref name="Remasters of the Universe">{{cite web | url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html | title =Remasters of the Universe | publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date =28 January 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080104012351/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck01/dvd_remasters_of_the_universe_221206.html  |archive-date = 4 January 2008}}</ref> Changes throughout the series included replacement of the opening credits,<ref name="Red Dwarf Series I Remastering">{{cite web | url =http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html | title =Red Dwarf Series I Remastering | publisher =www.reddwarf.co.uk |access-date =30 January 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080118140243/http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/deck05/series_1/remastering.html  |archive-date = 18 January 2008}}</ref> giving the picture a colour grade and [[filmising]],<ref name="The End Re-Mastered Commentary">{{cite video | people =Remastering Crew | title =The End Re-Mastered DVD Commentary | medium =DVD | publisher =BBC | location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc | date =2007 }}</ref> [[Computer-generated imagery|computer generated]] [[special effects]] of ''Red Dwarf''<ref name="Re-Dwarf">{{cite video | people =Remastering Crew | title ='Re-Dwarf' Documentary | medium =DVD | publisher =BBC | location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset Red disc | date =2007 }}</ref> and many more visual and audio enhancements.<ref name="Re-Dwarf"/> Changes made specific to "Queeg" include sound effects on the meteor impact have been enhanced. Video and sound effects have been added to the original live-action footage of Rimmer's hologramatic form malfunctioning.<ref name="Queeg text commentary">{{cite video | people =Remastering Crew | title =Queeg text commentary | medium =DVD | publisher =BBC | location =Bodysnatcher DVD Boxset, Blue disc | date =2007 }}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
{{cite book |last=Howarth |first=Chris |author2=Steve Lyons |title=Red Dwarf Programme Guide |year=1993 |publisher=Virgin Books |isbn=0-86369-682-1 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/reddwarfprogramm0000howa }}

==External links==
{{Wikiquote|Red_Dwarf#.22Queeg.22|Queeg}}
*{{BBC episode|p00bp2lz|Queeg}}
*{{IMDb episode|0684175|Queeg}}
*[http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/guide/index.cfm?sectionID=behind-the-scenes&seriesID=2 Episode Guide - Series II at RedDwarf.co.uk]

{{Red Dwarf episodes}}

[[Category:Red Dwarf II episodes]]
[[Category:1988 British television episodes]]