Robert Llewellyn

In this special, and slightly sillier episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal turns the tables on our founder, Robert Llewellyn. As Robert celebrates his 70th birthday, the pair look back on an extraordinary six-decade career spanning bespoke shoemaking, fringe comedy, cult sci-fi fame, and becoming one of the world's leading voices for electric vehicles and clean energy. They chat about Robert's time on Red Dwarf and the show's enduring legacy as one of the BBC's most-watched programmes (outperforming Top Gear, dare we say it?). There are also fond memories of Scrapheap Challenge, the bizarre Mojave Desert story involving a children's deckchair and a 3,500-foot flight, the hidden psychology behind the Carpool series, and of course, Robert's slightly alarming habit of writing far too many books. Enjoy! Ghost Camera is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Camera-Robert-Llewellyn/dp/1789651816 Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/edkwTFblDMA 00:00 – Introduction: A different kind of podcast 01:40 – Robert's 70th Birthday & The "Umarell" nickname 07:05 – The Geodesic Dome & School Expulsion 10:32 – Life as a Bespoke Shoemaker 13:00 – "The Joeys" and discovering the joy of comedy 18:50 – Becoming Kryten: The Red Dwarf years 24:10 – Red Dwarf vs. Blackadder & The BBC 28:30 – Scrapheap Challenge: 5mm aggregate and flying junk 37:20 – The birth of Carpool and "Suicide Cameras" 42:20 – Pitching Fully Charged to a confused BBC 46:10 – Ghost Camera: Writing, Optimism, and AI 54:00 – Conclusion: Humour as the "spoonful of sugar" Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: http

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week? Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter. Electric vehicles are no longer a niche technology. Costs are falling, ranges are increasing, and adoption is growing across the UK and beyond. But despite this progress, the EV transition is still battling misinformation, cultural resistance, and outdated narratives that slow down change. The problem isn’t just about technology, it’s about how the story is told. From charging infrastructure myths to debates over grid capacity, the way we talk about EVs has a direct impact on how fast people adopt them. To accelerate the shift, the industry needs clear communication, positive examples, and a willingness to challenge entrenched scepticism. In this episode of Transmission, Ed is joined by Robert Llewellyn - actor, writer, and founder of Everything Electric - to explore how storytelling, education, and culture are shaping the clean transport revolution. Together, they dig into why better narratives matter just as much as better batteries in driving the shift to zero-carbon mobility. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: ⚡ Why EV myths still dominate the conversation and how to challenge them. ⚡ The role of media and storytelling in accelerating adoption. ⚡ How charging infrastructure is developing faster than public perception. ⚡ Why the grid can cope with electrification and what still needs work. ⚡ What’s next for EV culture as the transition goes mainstream. About our guest Robert Llewellyn is an actor, writer, presenter, and the creator of Everything Electric, one of the world’s leading channels dedicated to electric vehicles and clean energy. Best known to many as Kryten from Red Dwarf and host of Scrapheap Challenge, Robert has become a driving force in the public conversation around electrification and sustainability. Through Everything Electric (and Fully Charged before it), he has built a global platform that champions EV adoption, renewable power, and smarter energy systems making complex topics accessible and inspiring millions to engage with the transition to net zero. Find Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-llewellyn-0a43992b/?originalSubdomain=uk About Modo Energy Modo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy’s unmissable newsletter.Electric vehicles are no longer a niche technology. Costs are falling, ranges are increasing, and adoption is growing across the UK and beyond. But despite this progress, the EV transition is still battling misinformation, cultural resistance, and outdated narratives that slow down change.The problem isn’t just about technology, it’s about how the story is told. From charging infrastructure myths to debates over grid capacity, the way we talk about EVs has a direct impact on how fast people adopt them. To accelerate the shift, the industry needs clear communication, positive examples, and a willingness to challenge entrenched scepticism.In this episode of Transmission, Ed is joined by Robert Llewellyn - actor, writer, and founder of Fully Charged - to explore how storytelling, education, and culture are shaping the clean transport revolution. Together, they dig into why better narratives matter just as much as better batteries in driving the shift to zero-carbon mobility. Over the course of the conversation they discuss: Why EV myths still dominate the conversation and how to challenge them. The role of media and storytelling in accelerating adoption. How charging infrastructure is developing faster than public perception. Why the grid can cope with electrification and what still needs work. What’s next for EV culture as the transition goes mainstream. About our guestRobert Llewellyn is an actor, writer, presenter, and the creator of Fully Charged, one of the world’s leading channels dedicated to electric vehicles and clean energy. Best known to many as Kryten from Red Dwarf and host of Scrapheap Challenge, Robert has become a driving force in the public conversation around electrification and sustainability. Through Fully Charged, he has built a global platform that champions EV adoption, renewable power, and smarter energy systems making complex topics accessible and inspiring millions to engage with the transition to net zero. Find Robert on LinkedIn About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

A very special guest enters the Carfessions booth this week, as Robert Llewellyn, Fully Charged, Scrap Heap Challenge and Red Dwarf fame, brings three loves and three hates for Jack and Cam to tuck into. Robert starts things off simple with his love driving cars in the pouring rain with the heater on (we really do take things for granted), the raw sound a Top Fuel dragster at full pelt, and the satisfaction one gets knowing your car is powered purely on sunshine. And his hates? The frustrating fact that cities have been built around the car, people bringing up tailpipe emissions when comparing EV and ICE cars, and that electric cars have well and truly ruined any satisfaction that comes with driving a combustion car. Robert then wraps up by taking us through his dream garage, picking a car to daily, one for the weekend, another to drive once a year and that one car you'd happily drive once in a lifetime. Want to submit your own Carfessions? Send your loves and hates to carfessions.info@gmail.com, or send a DM to @carfessionspod on Instagram.

We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message. Episode 90: Liz Allan and Robert Llewellyn - From Red Dwarf to the Vision for a More Sustainable Future. Liz Allan speaks to Robert Llewellyn, the multi-talented actor, writer, and sustainability advocate known for his roles in "Red Dwarf" and "Scrapheap Challenge" and his influential YouTube channel, "Fully Charged." They discuss Robert's fascinating journey from bespoke shoemaking to becoming a prominent voice in the world of electric vehicles and renewable energy. Robert shares his insights on managing home energy systems with cutting-edge technology, the benefits and challenges of solar panels and EV charging, and the global shift towards clean energy amidst resistance from traditional oil companies. Robert shares his thoughts on addressing misinformation about electric vehicles and the implications of the 2023 drop in global oil demand. From the vibrant atmosphere of Fully Charged live shows to his anecdotes about sustainable living and community influence, this episode is packed with enlightening discussions and inspiring takeaways. Robert Llewellyn Bio: Robert Llewellyn is a beloved figure within the sci-fi and tech communities, and he began his rise to fame with his role as Kryten in the cult classic TV series "Red Dwarf." An avid fan of innovative engineering, Robert presented "Scrap Heap Challenge," a show showcasing his passion for creative problem-solving and DIY ingenuity. Today, Robert is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work on the "Fully Charged" YouTube channel, where he explores renewable energy and sustainable living. His dynamic presence has garnered a massive following, and he continues to inspire and educate through the "Fully Charged Live" shows. Robert Llewellyn Links: Website: https://fullycharged.show YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzz4CoEgSgWNs9ZAvRMhW2A LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-llewellyn-0a43992b Episode Keywords: Home energy management, Robert Llewellyn, electric vehicles, EDI, solar panels, energy consumption, cleaner energy sources, global oil demand, electric mopeds, negative lobbying, fossil fuel dependency, Fully Charged live shows, electric car test drives, renewable energy infrastructure, decentralized energy system, bespoke shoemaking, transitioning to sustainable practices, historical reliance on fossil fuels, environmental technology, solar power, electric car charging, air poll Support the show If you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests. Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge , helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI : Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast

In the last 10 years consumer production models of EVs have become more readily available. In spite of data which shows EVs are more efficient than fossil fuel vehicles, with reduced CO2, emissions and particulates, in a recent policy U-turn, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak kicked back the date for full transition to EVs to 2035, eliciting heavy criticism from the world’s major car manufacturers, who had already invested billions to meet the original deadline. There’s also been a significant uptick in anti-EV media headlines. Pervasive stories about EVs have returned. Aren’t they too expensive? Too heavy? With dangerously flawed batteries? Can our energy infrastructure even cope with the demand? Are they really ‘greener’ anyway? With 2023 global fossil fuel subsidies at a mind-blowing $7 trillion (IMF data) it’s no surprise there’s been pushback. In this talk, Robert Llewellyn aims to get us up to speed on progress during the last 10 years of electric vehicle production. They’ll aim to demonstrate how the barriers to electric transport are primarily psychological, not engineering. Robert Llewellyn is a British actor, presenter and writer, famous for his thirty-year stretch as the rubber-masked mechanoid Kryten in the much-loved science fiction comedy, ‘Red Dwarf’. With his interest in engineering, Robert then turned his hand to presenting the long-running TV gameshow, ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ and also ‘How Do They Do It?’ and ‘Carpool’. In 2010, after being blown away by early Electric Cars, Robert launched Fully Charged, a YouTube channel focussing on the future of electric vehicles, of all shapes and sizes, and clean energy. Fully Charged has exceeded 55 million views around the world and Robert was recently acknowledged as ‘Tech Legend’ at the T3 Awards. The music used in this episode is by Thula Borah and is used with permission.

Robert Llewellyn Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week.

Got a Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Interview with Robert Llewellyn - CEO and founder of Fully Charged to preview the upcoming Fully Charged Live event in Sydney, Australia 11-12 March 2023 Thanks to our special guest Robert Llewellyn from Fully Charged Fully Charged LIVE Sydney | 11-12 March 2023 | Code LUDFCLAU10 10% OFF tickets https://tickets.lup.com.au/fully-charged-live?&cat=cat-registration Watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9O8ERBW_89o Support the show Catch us LIVE on Wednesday nights 9pm Sydney time on YouTube Contact Ludicrous Feed

Robert Llewellyn is the joint CEO of the Fully Charged Show. Robert Llewellyn is most commonly known for playing the role of Kryten for 30 years in the BBC hit series Red Dwarf. He hosted the Channel 4 series Scrapheap Challenge for 10 years, along with 8 series of How Do They Do It for Channel 5. More recently he has taken his career to YouTube with The Fully Charged Show, the series has over 870,000 subscribers and now receives an average of 4 million views a month. On the Fully Charged Show Llewellyn and his co-hosts investigate the rapid development of electric vehicle technology and anything from solar panels to alternative energy sources. He is the author of seven fiction and eight non-fiction books, Llewellyn, who is of Anglo-Welsh ancestry, learnt to drive at age 11 (having been taught by his older brother in a go-kart); formerly a "petrol-head", he is now a widely acknowledged electric car and renewable energy/clean tech advocate and frequently presents talks on the subject. Further reading: https://fullycharged.show/ https://www.youtube.com/c/fullychargedshow

What is a battery? What different types are there and how do they work? And what are some things we can use them for? Actor, presenter and batteries enthusiast Robert Llewellyn joins us alongside Professor Serena Cussen from the University of Sheffield for our opening episode. Find out about Robert's battery-powered home and passion for the future of electric vehicles, and hear Serena's insights into how batteries will form part of the solution to the climate emergency – promoting human welfare and advancing society. Hosted by Dr. Alex Lathbridge Produced by Hiren Joshi and Elisabeth Ratcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I took Harrison's Point single handed." Talking Bottom chats with The Falkland's most famous veteran. He's a comedian, actor, writer, presenter, champion of green energy, Red Dwarf's series 4000 mechanoid Kryten and most importantly; Mr N. Stiles, the man who smashed Richie's face in while legless on a bar stool. It's Robert Llewellyn! Robert talks about his early career in alternative comedy with theatre group The Joeys, living in squats, the rise of alternative comedy, getting headhunted for Red Dwarf, shooting one of Bottom's best episodes, what became of his Bottom character, physical comedy, bumping into other sitcom stars at BBC Acton rehearsal studios, renewable energy and his web series Carpool. The conversation took place over Zoom so please forgive the occasional connection drop out. The book "Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom" can be found to order at: https://t.co/G677or4Xgw

Robert Llewellyn is best known for playing the robot Kryton in the sitcom Red Dwarf and as the presenter of Scrapheap Challenge on Channel 4. His own web series, Carpool, ran from 2009 to 2014 and became a TV series on Dave. Robert’s YouTube channel, Fully Charged, is the world's number 1 electric vehicle channel with over 122 million views. Robert Llewellyn is guest number 124 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Robert's YouTube channel Fully Charged: https://www.youtube.com/c/fullychargedshow . Follow Robert Llewellyn on Twitter: @bobbyllew . Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music . Artwork by Matthew Boxall . Social media support by Harriet Stevens . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com . All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.