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Doug Naylor(I)

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Doug Naylor was born on 31 December 1955 in Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Red Dwarf (1988), Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) and Comedy Playhouse (1993). He is married to Linda Glover. They have two children.
BornDecember 31, 1955
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      • 2 wins total

    Known for

    Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Ray Fearon, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett in Red Dwarf (1988)
    Red Dwarf
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994)
    Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
    8.2
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1994
    Comedy Playhouse (1993)
    Comedy Playhouse
    4.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Clive Francis in The 10%ers (1993)
    The 10%ers
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Ray Fearon, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett in Red Dwarf (1988)
      Red Dwarf
      8.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 1988–2020
    • Comedy Playhouse (1961)
      Comedy Playhouse
      7.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Robert Llewellyn in Red Dwarf: The Making of 'Back to Earth' (2009)
      Red Dwarf: The Making of 'Back to Earth'
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • creator: Red Dwarf
      • 2009
    • Chris Barrie and Craig Charles in Red Dwarf: Identity Within (2005)
      Red Dwarf: Identity Within
      8.3
      Video
      • creator: "Red Dwarf"
      • 2005
    • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
      More Great Comedy Moments
      7.3
      Video
      • written by: "Red Dwarf"
      • 2003
    • Can't Smeg Won't Smeg (1998)
      Can't Smeg Won't Smeg
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1998
    • Red Dwarf A-Z (1998)
      Red Dwarf A-Z
      8.4
      TV Movie
      • writer & creator: Red Dwarf
      • 1998
    • Universe Challenge
      7.8
      TV Special
      • questions
      • 1998
    • Clive Francis in The 10%ers (1993)
      The 10%ers
      6.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • created by
      • Writer
      • 1993–1996
    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Robert Llewellyn in Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995)
      Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs
      8.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1995
    • Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994)
      Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
      8.2
      Video
      • series written by
      • blooper script written by
      • 1994
    • Comedy Playhouse (1993)
      Comedy Playhouse
      4.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Chris Eigeman and Craig Bierko in Red Dwarf (1992)
      Red Dwarf
      3.9
      TV Movie
      • creator
      • 1992
    • Spitting Image (1984)
      Spitting Image
      7.4
      TV Series
      • screenplay by
      • written by
      • additional material
      • 1985–1990
    • Saturday Live (1985)
      Saturday Live
      7.4
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 1988

    Producer

    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Ray Fearon, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett in Red Dwarf (1988)
      Red Dwarf
      8.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1988–2020
    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Robert Llewellyn in Red Dwarf: The Making of 'Back to Earth' (2009)
      Red Dwarf: The Making of 'Back to Earth'
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2009
    • Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II (2007)
      Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II
      7.9
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Red Dwarf: Re-Dwarf
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I (2007)
      Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I
      8.1
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Chris Barrie and Craig Charles in Red Dwarf: The Bodysnatcher Collection (2007)
      Red Dwarf: The Bodysnatcher Collection
      8.1
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Red Dwarf: Beat the Geek (2006)
      Red Dwarf: Beat the Geek
      7.3
      Video Game
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII (2006)
      Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII
      8.0
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005)
      Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII
      7.9
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2005
    • Chris Barrie and Craig Charles in Red Dwarf: Identity Within (2005)
      Red Dwarf: Identity Within
      8.3
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2005
    • Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005)
      Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI
      8.0
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2005
    • Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004)
      Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V
      8.0
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2004
    • Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004)
      Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV
      7.8
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2004
    • Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003)
      Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III
      8.2
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2003
    • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
      More Great Comedy Moments
      7.3
      Video
      • producer: "Red Dwarf"
      • 2003

    Director

    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Ray Fearon, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett in Red Dwarf (1988)
      Red Dwarf
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • directed by
      • 1992–2020
    • Comedy Playhouse (1961)
      Comedy Playhouse
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994)
      Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
      8.2
      Video
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Comedy Playhouse (1993)
      Comedy Playhouse
      4.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1993
    • Clive Francis in The 10%ers (1993)
      The 10%ers
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1993

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Grant & Naylor
    • Born
      • December 31, 1955
      • Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Linda Glover? - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Red Dwarf VIII: The Official Book by Doug Naylor (London Bridge Trade)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lost one of his legs at the age of 7 after getting hit by a car.
    • Quotes
      [on trying to get Red Dwarf: The Movie made] "I'm going to turn over a New Year's resolution and just not trust anybody. I think it's probably the safest thing."

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