38 - Red Dwarf Food Special with Andrew Webb

Nov 28, 2025
46 mins

Episode Description

Tuck into a delicious special all about food in Red Dwarf, featuring food journalist and author Andrew Webb. As both a big fan of the show and an expert on cuisine, Andrew is the perfect guest to guide us through the Dwarf’s gastronomic delights. It’s all here: vending machines, dog food, curry, triple fried egg chill chutney sandwiches and a glass of chilled Sancerre.


We explore the British food scene in the 80s and 90s, Grant and Naylor’s knack for lists, Mimosian banquets and – of course – Can’t Smeg Won’t Smeg. What’s more, Andrew has prepared not one but two Red Dwarf taster menus for your delectation - bon appetit!


SO WHAT IS IT?


Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! 


Hosted and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). 

Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing. 


FANCY SOME LINKS?


Christmas is coming – why not buy one of Andrew Webb’s books for the food lover or aspiring chef in your life? Links below – other book vendors are available!


Food Britannia – Guild of Food Writers’ Book of the Year.


Haynes Manuals: Pies, Baking, Meat


WHAT DO YOU THINK?


Have a word on our socials: 

Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod


EMAIL US


We’d love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com 


ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?


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