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Red Dwarf Filming Locations

1988 TV Show

The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.

Filming Locations Map 6 locations

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BBC, Pink, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, M50 2LH, United Kingdom
Scene: (studio: series 1-3)
Pinewood Studios (pickup), Pinewood Road, Iver, Wexham and Ivers Community Board, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, SL0 0QJ, United Kingdom
Scene: (studio: series 11-13)
📍 Iver Heath filming locations
Sainsbury's Local, 49, High Street, Shepperton, Spelthorne, Surrey, England, TW17 9AB, United Kingdom
Scene: (studio: series 4-10)
📍 Iver Heath filming locations

The much-loved British sci-fi comedy about the last human alive aboard a mining spaceship was filmed at studios in England.

Where was Red Dwarf filmed?

Red Dwarf was filmed at studios in England.

Every Red Dwarf location, explained

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The studios – Shepperton

The ship was built at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England.

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The sets – Leavesden

Later series used studios such as Leavesden in Hertfordshire.

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The north – Manchester

Some episodes used studios in Manchester.

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Alone in deep space

The story follows the last human alive on a mining ship.

Planning a visit

England, home to the show’s studios, offers accessible film-history destinations.

Red Dwarf Fun Facts

1
Filmed in England The show used studios including Shepperton.
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The last human The story follows the last human alive in space.
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A sci-fi comedy The show blends science-fiction with British humour.
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A long run The comedy returned across many years.
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A cult favourite The show built a devoted fanbase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was Red Dwarf filmed?
At studios in England.
Is it set on Earth?
No – it’s set aboard a spaceship in deep space.
Can you visit the locations?
The show was made on studio sets.
What is it about?
The last human alive on a mining ship.
When did it start?
1988.