The episode was due to be broadcast as part of a repeat season on 13 March 1996 . It was suspended due to the Dunblane massacre , when it was feared that the gun-toting simulant at the start of the episode , and other references to a " psychotic deranged ruthless killer " , could be thought to parallel the real-life tragedy , and thus be considered offensive . " Out Of Time " was shown in its place , followed by series IV episode " Dimension Jump " a week later ; " Rimmerworld " itself was eventually repeated in mid-April
Dunblane massacre
Dunblane massacre
Rimmerworld