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	* [[Arnold Rimmer]], played by [[Chris Barrie]];		* [[Arnold Rimmer]], played by [[Chris Barrie]];
	* [[~~Dave Lister (Red Dwarf)\|~~Dave Lister]], played by [[Craig Charles]];		* [[Dave Lister]], played by [[Craig Charles]];
	* [[Cat (Red Dwarf)\|The Cat]], played by [[Danny John-Jules]];		* [[Cat (Red Dwarf)\|The Cat]], played by [[Danny John-Jules]];
	* [[Kryten]], played by [[Robert Llewellyn]].		* [[Kryten]], played by [[Robert Llewellyn]].

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{{Infobox television season
| season_number =
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| image = [[File:Red Dwarf X logo.jpg|alt=Logo for the tenth series of ''Red Dwarf''|250px]]
| image_alt =
| caption = Logo for the tenth series of ''Red Dwarf''.
| starring = [[Chris Barrie]]<br>[[Craig Charles]]<br>[[Danny John-Jules]]<br>[[Robert Llewellyn]]
| country = United Kingdom
| num_episodes = 6
| network = [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2012|10|4|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2012|11|8|df=yes}}
| prev_season = ''[[Red Dwarf: Back to Earth]]''
| next_season = ''[[Twentica|Series XI]]''
| episode_list = List of Red Dwarf episodes
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'''''Red Dwarf X''''' is the tenth series of the British [[science fiction]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Red Dwarf]]''. It was broadcast on UK television channel [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]] between 4 October and 8 November 2012.<ref name="broadcastnow1">[http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/in-depth/behind-the-scenes/in-focus/red-dwarf-x-dave/5045568.article?blocktitle=Most-popular&contentID=-1 ''Red Dwarf X, Dave''], by Michael Rosser, www.broadcastnow.co.uk, 23 August 2012</ref> There are six episodes and it was the first full series of ''Red Dwarf'' [[List of Red Dwarf episodes#Red Dwarf VIII .281999.29|since 1999]].

==Production==
In June 2010, Craig Charles, Chris Barrie and [[Hattie Hayridge]] reported plans to produce further series of ''Red Dwarf''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00skpsx/Janice_Long_03_06_2010/ |title=BBC Radio 2 – Janice Long, 03/06/2010 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2010-06-04 |access-date=2012-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/news/a223970/barrie-charles-confirm-new-red-dwarf.html|title=Barrie, Charles confirm new 'Red Dwarf'|author=Nissim, Mayer|date=7 June 2010|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> although a subsequent article on the official ''Red Dwarf'' website emphasised that nothing had yet been confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reddwarf.co.uk/news/2010/06/11/craig-speaks-out/|title=Craig Speaks Out|date=11 June 2010|work=reddwarf.co.uk|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> In January 2011, Robert Llewellyn confirmed on his website that a new series would be filmed in late 2011 and broadcast in 2012 on the digital channel Dave,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299431/llewellyn-confirms-red-dwarf-revival.html|title=Llewellyn confirms 'Red Dwarf' revival|author=Jeffery, Morgan|date=21 January 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> although the channel's owners [[UKTV]] initially refused to comment, suggesting that a new series had not been officially greenlit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/04/15/red-dwarf-10-tentativley-set-for-autumn-2012/ |title=Red Dwarf 10 Tentatively Set For Autumn 2012 |publisher=SFX |access-date=2012-08-20}}</ref> On 10 April 2011, a six-episode ''Red Dwarf'' "Series X" to be broadcast on Dave in autumn 2012 was officially announced. Doug Naylor confirmed the plans both on [[Twitter]] and at the [[Dimension Jump (convention)|Dimension Jump]] XVI convention,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dougrdnaylor/status/57012322270584832 |title=Twitter / DougRDNaylor: GNP have signed a contract |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=2012-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/features/reports/dimension-jump-16/index.cfm?page=sunday|title=Dimension Jump XVI: Sunday|author=Lawden, Rich|work=reddwarf.co.uk|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> and Dave issued the announcement through its website.<ref name="officialsite-series-x">{{cite web|author=Red Dwarf: Back to Earth |url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2011/04/15/new-series-of-red-dwarf-confirmed/ |title=New Series of Red Dwarf Confirmed |publisher=Red Dwarf |date=2011-04-15 |access-date=2012-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Red Dwarf X confirmed |url=http://uktv.co.uk/dave/article/aid/630663 |date=2011-04-10 |access-date=2011-04-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415041312/http://uktv.co.uk/dave/article/aid/630663 |archive-date=15 April 2011 }}</ref>

Filming dates for the new series were announced on 11 November 2011, along with confirmation that the series would again be shot at [[Shepperton Studios]] in front of an audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2011/11/11/be-in-the-audience-for-red-dwarf-x/|title=Be in the Audience for Red Dwarf X|date=11 November 2011|work=reddwarf.co.uk|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> Principal filming began on 16 December 2011 and ended on 27 January 2012, and the cast and crew subsequently returned for six days filming [[Pick-up (filmmaking)|pick-ups]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ganymede.tv/atspeed/2012/01/a-red-dwarf-x-round-up|title=A Big Red Dwarf X Round-Up|date=30 January 2012|author=Capps, Jonathan|work=Ganymede & Titan|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> On 4 May 2012 [[Howard Goodall]], who had composed music for ''Red Dwarf'' from its beginning until series VII, was announced as composer of the score for ''Red Dwarf'' X.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2012/05/04/the-music-man/|title=The Music Man|date=4 May 2012|work=reddwarf.co.uk|access-date=25 May 2012}}</ref> On 19 June 2012, the post-production process was completed and all 6 episodes were signed off ready for their broadcast in the following autumn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2012/06/29/red-dwarf-x-update/|title=Red Dwarf X Update|date=29 June 2012|work=reddwarf.co.uk|access-date=29 June 2012}}</ref>

===Crew===
The main crew for the series was announced by Broadcast Magazine on 23 August 2012.<ref name="broadcastnow1"/>

* Commissioning editors: Jane Rogerson and Steve North
* Writer and director: [[Doug Naylor]]
* Producer: Charles Armitage
* Co-producer: Richard Naylor
* Production Executive: Roopesh Parekh
* Line producer: David Mason
* Executive producers: Doug Naylor and Charles Armitage
* Director of photography: Andy Martin
* Production designer: Michael Ralph
* Make-up designer: Magi Vaughan
* Costume designer: Howard Burden
* Post-production supervisor: Jackie Vance
* Miniature DoPs: Peter Talbot and Deane Thrussell

===Returning characters and actors===
{{Main|List of Red Dwarf characters}}

The only returning characters and their actors are:<ref name="broadcastnow1"/>

* [[Arnold Rimmer]], played by [[Chris Barrie]];
* [[Dave Lister (Red Dwarf)|Dave Lister]], played by [[Craig Charles]];
* [[Cat (Red Dwarf)|The Cat]], played by [[Danny John-Jules]];
* [[Kryten]], played by [[Robert Llewellyn]].

===Promotion===
The first trailer for ''Red Dwarf'' X was released on 20 July 2012 on [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]]'s official [[Facebook]] page, and was followed by a new teaser released every following Friday until the series premiered.<ref>{{cite web|author=Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers (Radio Show) |url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2012/07/20/red-dwarf-x-first-trailer/ |title=X: First Trailer |publisher=Red Dwarf |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref> ''Red Dwarf'' X began airing on 4 October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Louisa Mellor |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/red-dwarf-x/22421/will-red-dwarf-x-be-the-show%E2%80%99s-final-outing |title=Will Red Dwarf X be the show’s final outing? |publisher=Den of Geek |access-date=2012-08-23}}</ref> The show was also advertised on billboards throughout the UK, mainly near train stations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/ell-r-brown/8030677804/ |title=Red Dwarf X – The brand new smegging series – Dave billboard|publisher=Flickr|date=2012-09-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref>

==Episodes==
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{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 56
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = [[Trojan (Red Dwarf)|Trojan]]
|DirectedBy = [[Doug Naylor]]
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|4|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 1
|ShortSummary = Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from a doomed ship commanded by his all-conquering brother, Howard. But Rimmer can't bring himself to save Howard until he's on an equal footing career-wise. He has 15 hours to pass his Astro-Nav exam and become an officer. The same exam he's already failed ten times.
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}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 57
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = [[Fathers & Suns]]
|DirectedBy = Doug Naylor
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|11|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 2
|ShortSummary = Every year Lister sends himself a Father's Day card to celebrate the fact that he is his own father, but when Rimmer points out he's been a lousy father to himself Lister decides to do something about it. Meanwhile, Rimmer and Kryten install a new computer: the beautiful, but lethally logical, Pree.
|LineColor = FF6347
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 58
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = [[Lemons (Red Dwarf)|Lemons]]
|DirectedBy = Doug Naylor
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|18|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 3
|ShortSummary = Marooned in Britain in 23 AD, the Dwarfers need an 8-volt battery to power up their Returner Remote and get home. Remembering a lesson from school Rimmer suggests they make a battery out of lemons but the nearest lemon to Britain in 23 AD is in India, 4,000 miles away. They begin their journey, a journey that will ultimately lead them to a meeting with a historical A-List Celebrity that could alter the entire history of civilisation.
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}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 59
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = [[Entangled (Red Dwarf)|Entangled]]
|DirectedBy = Doug Naylor
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|25|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 4
|ShortSummary = Lister loses Rimmer in a game of poker to a group of Genetically Engineered Life Forms ([[GELF]]) and in return gets an unwanted gift: a groinal exploder programmed to detonate in 24 hours unless Lister pays his debts. Meanwhile, Kryten and Cat become quantum entangled and do everything in perfect unison.
|LineColor = FF6347
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 60
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = [[Dear Dave]]
|DirectedBy = Doug Naylor
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|1|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 5
|ShortSummary = Lister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34, then to make matters worse he gets a letter from an old girlfriend telling him she's pregnant and it might be his. Lister and Rimmer hunt through the mountain of letters from the mail pod to discover if Lister is finally a dad to somebody other than himself.
|LineColor = FF6347
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Red Dwarf X
|EpisodeNumber = 61
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = [[The Beginning (Red Dwarf)|The Beginning]]
|DirectedBy = Doug Naylor
|WrittenBy = Doug Naylor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|8|df=y}}
|ProdCode = 6
|ShortSummary = Hiding in an asteroid, surrounded by a Simulant Death Ship and a fleet of Annihilators, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J. Rimmer.
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}}
}}</onlyinclude>

==Broadcast==
In Australia, ''Red Dwarf X'' was broadcast on [[ABC (Australian TV channel)|ABC1]] from 7 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc1/201211/programs/ZX9237A001D2012-11-07T213206.htm |title=ABC Television – ABC1 – Red Dwarf X – 9:30pm Wednesday, November 07 2012 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=2012-11-07 |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref>

In New Zealand, ''Red Dwarf X'' was broadcast on [[BBC UKTV]] between January and February 2013.

In the United States, ''Red Dwarf X'' made its American broadcast debut on the [[PBS]] station [[KERA-TV]] in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], in July and August 2013. The distributor announced plans to roll out the show to other American public broadcasting stations in 2014.

==Home media==
''Red Dwarf'' X was released on [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Dwarf-X-Blu-ray/dp/B008RA60UY/ |title=Red Dwarf X [Blu-ray]: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Doug Naylor: Film & TV |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Dwarf-X-DVD/dp/B008RA60NG/ |title=Red Dwarf X [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Doug Naylor: Film & TV |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref> in Australia on 12 December 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/red-dwarf-series-10/dp/6120112 |title=Red Dwarf: Series 10 |publisher=ezydvd.com.au |access-date=2012-11-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108094738/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/red-dwarf-series-10/dp/6120112 |archive-date=8 November 2012 }}</ref> and in the United States on 8 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009Z5BPYG/panandscathed-20 |title=Red Dwarf: X [Blu-ray]: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn, Richard O'Callaghan, Doug Naylor: Movies & TV |publisher=Amazon.com |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dwarf-X/dp/B009Z59778/ref=tmm_dvd_title_0 |title=Red Dwarf: X: Various: Movies & TV |publisher=Amazon.com |access-date=2013-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/merchandise/index.cfm?itemID=2416 |title=Red Dwarf X [Release Date]: reddwarf.co.uk |publisher=reddwarf.co.uk |access-date=2012-11-09}}</ref> A limited-edition DVD steelbook was released along with the standard DVD and Blu-ray; a different limited-edition steelbook Blu-ray, exclusive to Zavvi, was released on 25 April 2016.

In Japan, ''Red Dwarf X'' was released in a box set along with ''[[Red Dwarf: Back to Earth|Back to Earth]]''. The set was released on 3 February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2014/10/31/red-dwarf-nippon/index.cfm |title=Red Dwarf Nippon |publisher=RedDwarf.co.uk |date=2014-10-31 |access-date=2017-05-23}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.reddwarf.co.uk|Official Red Dwarf Website}}
* {{Official website|http://uktv.co.uk/dave/homepage/sid/9281|Official ''Red Dwarf'' X page on uktv.co.uk}}
* {{IMDb title|0094535|title=Red Dwarf (series X)}}
* {{British Comedy Guide|tv|red_dwarf/episodes/10/|Red Dwarf (series X)}}

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