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Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 00:43
by The Baron
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/news/a ... dwarf.html
Sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf will return for two new series, it has been confirmed.
While standing in for Janice Long on BBC Radio 2, Craig Charles revealed that he will return as lead character David Lister.
He said: "I can now announce we are going to be doing two more series of it starting in January next year... I got the call today. They said 'Craig, can you do it?', I said 'I'll sort it out'. So I will be able to do it in January."
Meanwhile, Chris Barrie, who plays Arnold Rimmer, told the Coventry Telegraph: "There are plans afoot to have a tenth series.
"I find it very hard to call it a tenth series, because that obviously means we're calling the Easter special from last year the ninth series. But yes, certainly, I would say some more new Red Dwarf product. There are plans afoot to get that into gear."
He added: "I think of 'Back To Earth' as a sort of 21-year celebration, really, as a proper three-part special. But yes, it would be nice to do, and hopefully we will, another six half hours.
"I don't really know anything more than I'm saying, believe me. I do know plans are afoot, but that's all I can say. In terms of the direction of the show, I don't really want to see it change that much. I just want more strong storylines, probably in a half-hour format."
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 02:49
by Chopper
You bloody little ripper. Lets hope they can bring back the magic.
Smmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeggggggggggggg.
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:15
by Sundance
it'll suck.
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 10:42
by Red Laser
Always one.
I can't wait for it I missed Back to Earth but will definitely pick it up with this great news.
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:36
by Jimbobx
Was back to Earth any good?
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:59
by Monkfish
I thought so Jim. Although the middle part had me worried it came together at the end.
Looking forward to this however it comes out 'cos at least they're giving it a go. Just a shame the long-planned movie didn't happen - maybe the new series will use material from it.
Being greedy I'd really like to see another novel too if either writer has the energy for it.
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:08
by Double-Tap
i liked back to earth.
agreed about the middle episode but it all came together nicely.
soooo glad Rimmer will be back
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 14:49
by SteveD
Even a half good Red Dwarf will be soooo much better than most of the twaddle on TV these days, so this is very welcome news in the D Residence!
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 14:52
by Sundance
i heard tell B2E was the biggest stinking sh*t pile since Crime Traveller and was therefore v glad i didn't bother.
Re: Red Dwarf returns
Posted: 17 Jun 2010 15:33
by Lady Jaye
Sundance wrote:i heard
Don't believe everything people tell you... :p
Sundance wrote:it'll suck
I fully agree with you. I don't believe in comebacks. Leave the past the past. I loved Red Dwarf when it was on the first time, but please move on and don't try to cash in, again, on old successes. OK, it might not be bad, but it will never be as good as it used to be.
The only revival I love is the return of the Red Shadows.