Low-ranking technician and the last living human. He awakens from suspended animation after three million years to find himself alone on the mining spacecraft Red Dwarf.
Lister is a member of the Red Dwarf crew and the central focus of the story. After a squid encounter, he is caught in a portal that takes the crew to a reality where they are fictional characters. He kills their Creator to prevent the crew's planned deaths, then rejects a hallucination of Kochanski and chooses to return with the others.
The central human member of the crew, Lister explores Red Dwarf, discovers Holly’s reboot disc, and is recognized by the cat clerics as their god. He exposes the true Anubis Stone, leads the attack against Rodon, and helps the clerics understand the legend they should follow.
Conducts interviews with local residents on the street to uncover the area's violent and paranormal history, contributing context to the live broadcast investigation.
Doug is a survivor sheltering from the outbreak with his rescue dog, Bella. He takes in Sam, treats her injured ankle, and urges her not to risk the journey, partly because he is waiting for Paul to return. After Sam challenges him, Doug agrees to help her reach her family and sets out with her.
Craig Charles has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Signature works include Red Dwarf, Red Dwarf: Back to Earth, Ghostwatch. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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