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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Red Dwarf cast now almost 40 years on from show's first episode as icon dies
Following the death of cast member Charles Augins, we look at what happened to the originals from Red Dwarf after one of the UK's best loved comedy series came to an end Fans of Red Dwarf have been left saddened by the death of Charles Augins, popular villain Queeg from the show's second series. Fans online have remembered the actor, who worked alongside Chris Barrie and Craig Charles on the long-running BBC programme following the news. It has been almost four decades since the sci-fi comedy first appeared on TV screens. The much-loved show aired on BBC Two between 1988 and 1999 before a reboot between 2009 and 2020. Red Dwarf centred around Scouse technician Dave Lister who wakes up following three million years in suspended animation to discover he is the last living human. He finds that he is on the mining spacecraft, joined by a hologram of his detested former bunkmate Arnold Rimmer and 'Cat,' a life form evolved from Lister's pregnant cat. The show gained a huge cult following and is remembered as one of the UK's best loved comedy series. The show went on to make household names of its cast, but where are they now? Here's what happened to the main cast, and their lives after the legendary programme. Craig Charles - Dave Lister Craig began his career as a performance poet, appearing on arts programme Riverside on BBC Two and Channel 4's Black on Black. However, it was his performance as Dave Lister in Red Dwarf that made Craig a household name. The actor appeared in all 12 series of the show. Craig joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2005 as taxi driver Lloyd Mullaney. He has also had acting roles in The Bill, Eastenders, Holby City, Doctors and Dream Team. Many will remember Craig for providing the English voice-over commentary on Takeshi's Castle for Challenge between 2002 and 2004. The popular game show had more than 100 contestants face a series of unusual challenges to reach the Showdown in hopes of winning a huge cash prize. Craig also presented Robot Wars on BBC Two between 1998 and 2003, then Channel 5 between 2003 and 2004. More recently, Craig has presented his weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music since October 2021. He also regularly performs DJ sets as Craig Charles Funk and Soul. Chris Barrie - Arnold J. Rimmer Chris started his career with appearances on the BBC Radio 4 sketch show Son of Cliché and other various voice impersonation roles in the 1980s, including the original series of Spitting Image. He joined the cast of Red Dwarf in 1988 and played Arnold J. Rimmer in all 12 series. The actor is also known for playing Gordon Brittas in BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire from 1991 to 1997. He reprised the role in 2014 in the music video for Little Mix's version of 'Word Up'. He played Lara Croft's butler Hillary in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2001 and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life in 2003. Chris has presented Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie since 2009 on the National Geographic channel. He has also hosted the television series Chris Barrie's Massive Engines and Chris Barrie's Massive Machines on the Discovery Channel, which was later shown on Channel 5. From 2015 until 2018, he was the voice over of Channel 5's Car Crash TV and Idiot TV from 2018 until 2019. Danny John-Jules - Cat Danny has appeared in many films and television shows, but he is fondly remembered as Cat in all 12 series of Red Dwarf. Danny started his showbiz career as Baldy's Lookout in the 1979 film Scum starring a young Ray Winstone. He also lent his voice to two characters in the 1986 film Labyrinth, starring David Bowie. His other film credits include Barfly Jack in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Asad in Blade II. He has had appearances on television shows The Bill, Casualty and Doctors, as well as children's series M.I High and Maid Marian. Danny was also Milton Wordsworth in 74 episodes of BBC children's show The Story Makers. Following the end of Red Dwarf in 2020, Danny has appeared on Shakespeare and Hathaway: private Investigators and the 2021 Alan McGee biopic Creation Stories. He was also an original cast member in Death in Paradise, playing policeman Dwayne Myers until 2018. Robert Llewellyn - Kryten Robert became involved in Red Dwarf after his one-man comedy, about a robot who becomes more human, was performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was watched by the producer of the show, Paul Jackson, who invited Robert to audition for the role of Kryten. He joined the cast of Red Dwarf in 1989 at the beginning of its third series. Like his co-stars, Robert has had various television roles outside of Red Dwarf. He appeared as the Prime Minster in an episode of the CBBC series M.I. High in 2007 and was the narrator of the Channel 5 series The Boss is Coming to Dinner in 2010. He was the original presenter of Scrapheap Challenge on Channel 4 alongside Dick Strawbridge as a judge, and hosted it for 10 series. He also presented the 2015 BBC Two show The World's Busiest Railway with Dan Snow and Anita Rani. He was a contestant with Craig Charles on BBC One's Antiques Road Trip. Alongside his acting career, the star has written a total of fourteen books. He is also an electric car and sustainable technology advocate, regularly discussing the subject on his YouTube series Fully Charged and at conventions across the globe.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Barrie withdraws from London Comic Con due to 'medical situation'
Chris Barrie has pulled out of a series of public appearances due to a "medical situation". The 65-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Arnold Rimmer in the hit TV comedy Red Dwarf - was originally set to appear at London Comic Con over the weekend, but Chris has withdrawn from the event at short notice. In a statement posted on his website, the actor said: "Hello Everyone, "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. Updates on all this will be issued as and when. (sic)" Despite this, Chris still hopes to attend his Scarborough Unleashed show on November 9. The actor - who was expected to be reunited with his Red Dwarf co-stars at London Comic Con - also reaffirmed that he remains committed to his work as an ambassador for Nature's Haven, which extols the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature. Chris' statement continued: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy! "During 2022 I became an Ambassador for Nature's Haven whose mission is to enable the community to access and learn about the therapeutic and health benefits of gardening and nature and I would like to extend my thanks to all of you who have donated to this forward thinking, Not-For-Profit organisation. For more information please go to or Instagram "I will continue to support small local charities directly, including those which support veterans and ex-servicemen and women. I believe that the treatment by the State of those who have been prepared to pay the ultimate price has been nothing short of shocking. "I look forward to seeing you soon. "Best Wishes "Chris Barrie (sic)"
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie cancels string of public appearances due to 'medical situation'
Red Dwarf icon Chris Barrie has pulled out of multiple public appearances due to a mystery 'medical situation'. The TV star, 65, best known for playing uptight hologram Arnold Rimmer in the cult sci-fi sitcom, was expected to reunite with his castmates at London Comic Con over the weekend, but dropped out at the last minute, citing worrying health issues. In a statement posted on his website, Chris told fans: 'Hello everyone. 'I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. He added that all planned appearances 'over the summer and into the autumn' have now been scrapped, leaving followers concerned for his well-being. 'Updates on all this will be issued as and when,' he added. The beloved actor was due to join Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge for a long-awaited Red Dwarf reunion that had fans buzzing. While Chris didn't go into detail about the nature of his condition, he did confirm he's still hoping to keep one date in the diary, a comedy appearance at Scarborough Unleashed on November 9. He said: 'In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter.' Apologising for missing the London event, Chris added: 'Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf, which first launched on BBC Two in 1988, became a sci-fi sensation with its bonkers tale of last-man-alive Dave Lister floating through deep space with a hologram, an android, a humanoid cat and a sarcastic spaceship computer. At the height of its fame, it pulled in over 8million viewers, racked up global sales of more than 11.5million DVDs and videos, and aired in around 25 countries. The sci-fi comedy also scooped prestigious honours, including an International Emmy and multiple British Comedy Awards. The series ran until 1999 before being revived on digital channel Dave, with its final episode airing in 2020. As well as Red Dwarf, Chris also starred as Hilary, Angelina Jolie's butler in Tomb Raider. He also plated Gordon Brittas, the most irritating manager in The Brittas Empire which aired on BBC One as one of the principal male voice artists on Spitting Image. At the beginning of 2004 Chris also presented on Discovery Channel's Massive Engines. Chris Barrie's Massive Machines followed in late '04 and Massive Speed was completed in 2006.
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to ‘medical situation'
The star confirmed one date remaining on his calendar for the time being star's update BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to 'medical situation' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BBC comedy star sparked concern after cancelling a string of public appearances due to a 'medical situation'. Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020, with stints on BBC Two and Dave. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020 Credit: Alamy 3 Chris Barrie played Arnold Rimmer in the series Credit: Alamy 3 The hit comedy's core cast members Credit: Alamy Chris Barrie, 65, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, has cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". Over the weekend, the actor had been set to appear at London Comic Con. Chris would have joined co-stars Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge. Posting on his website, the star shared: "Hello everyone. "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. 'In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. "Updates on all this will be issued as and when.' Continuing, Chris confirmed he would be keeping one date in his calendar for the time being. Namely, his November 9 appearance at Newcastle comedy event Scarborough Unleashed. He explained: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show "Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf follows the adventures of a group of oddball characters who are stranded on a spaceship three million years in the future. The show's main character Dave Lister wakes up after three million years in suspended animation to find out the rest of the crew on his spaceship were killed in an accident. Red Dwarf cast members Sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Its cast members include: Craig Charles as Dave Lister Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer Danny John-Jules as Cat Robert Llewellyn as Kryten Norman Lovett/Hatty Hayridge as Holly This would have left him alone in outer space - if not for the strange companions he met along the way. This includes the hologram of his former bunkmate, the ship's computer, an android he rescues from a shipwreck, and the creature that evolved from what was his pet cat. It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Last year, it was announced the core cast would reunite at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to ‘medical situation'
A BBC comedy star sparked concern after cancelling a string of public appearances due to a 'medical situation'. Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020, with stints on BBC Two and Dave. 3 3 3 Chris Barrie, 65, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, has cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". Over the weekend, the actor had been set to appear at London Comic Con. Chris would have joined co-stars Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge. Posting on his website, the star shared: "Hello everyone. "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. 'In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. "Updates on all this will be issued as and when.' Continuing, Chris confirmed he would be keeping one date in his calendar for the time being. Namely, his November 9 appearance at Newcastle comedy event Scarborough Unleashed. He explained: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show "Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf follows the adventures of a group of oddball characters who are stranded on a spaceship three million years in the future. The show's main character Dave Lister wakes up after three million years in suspended animation to find out the rest of the crew on his spaceship were killed in an accident. This would have left him alone in outer space - if not for the strange companions he met along the way. This includes the hologram of his former bunkmate, the ship's computer, an android he rescues from a shipwreck, and the creature that evolved from what was his pet cat. It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Last year, it was announced the core cast would reunite at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh.
