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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC comedy icon gives fans health update after being rushed to hospital with mystery illness and cancelling all work
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TELLY favourite Chris Barrie has broken their silence after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness - forcing them to cancel all work commitments. The 65-year-old icon sparked concern among fans after suddenly pulling out of appearances. 4 Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie revealed he were rushed to hospital with a mystery illness Credit: Alamy 4 The telly icon has now shared a health update with worried fans Credit: Alamy Red Dwarf star, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". But he has now given a health update from his sickbed. Writing on his official website, Chris Barrie said: "For those interested, here is an update on my health situation. "Since being discharged from hospital in early July I have been feeling better and stronger with each passing day. "I am not on any medication and am now a month into a 3-4 month healing process and there may be more diagnostic tests towards the end of that period. "Apologies for being utterly non specific but I would rather keep it that way for now. "So, in brief, feeling much more myself, enjoying being at home and busying myself with light tasks, although this is about to be stepped up to medium tasks… "With regard to working, it is still too early to say. "If my rate of recovery remains the same as over the last month, then I could be looking at working the odd day in October, but I will not be in a position to confirm this until early September. "As usual I will update on this page as and when anything is confirmed. In the meantime good 'ol Scarborough remains on the schedule as I really hope to be back working by November." Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show 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. 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 It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UK TV channel Dave ten years later. Chris worked as a grave filler before he played uptight Arnold Rimmer in Red Dwarf. He also starred in the hit BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire during the 90s, later resurrecting the character and appearing alongside pop group Little Mix in the video for the Sport Relief charity single Word Up. He also virtually reunited with The Brittas Empire cast last year in celebration of the sitcom's 30th anniversary. He has also hosted the television series Chris Barrie's Massive Engines and Chris Barrie's Massive Machines, which aired on Channel 5. In 2006, he appeared as a regular team captain in the BBC2 quiz show Petrolheads. Not much is known about his personal life, which he tends to keep out of the limelight, but he has been married twice and has two sons. 4 Chris revealed he's been discharged and is getting stronger each day Credit: PA:Press Association
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Red Dwarf legend gives health update as fans rush to support him
Star cancelled all appearances earlier this year after being hit by a 'health situation' Red Dwarf legend Chris Barrie has given worried fans an update after being struck with a 'health situation' earlier this year. The 65-year-old played Arnold J. Rimmer on the popular science fiction sitcom which has been a smash hit on the BBC and has a huge fanbase. A post earlier this year said he had cancelled all forthcoming public appearances due to an ongoing 'medical situation'. He had been due to appear at London Comic Con over the weekend alongside Red Dwarf co-stars Robert Llewellyn, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Hattie Hayridge. Now he has given an update in a new post on his website. He said: 'For those interested, here is an update on my health situation. Since being discharged from hospital in early July I have been feeling better and stronger with each passing day. I am not on any medication and am now a month into a 3-4 month healing process and there may be more diagnostic tests towards the end of that period. 'Apologies for being utterly non specific but I would rather keep it that way for now. So, in brief, feeling much more myself, enjoying being at home and busying myself with light tasks, although this is about to be stepped up to medium tasks…. 'With regard to working, it is still too early to say. If my rate of recovery remains the same as over the last month, then I could be looking at working the odd day in October, but I will not be in a position to confirm this until early September. As usual I will update on this page as and when anything is confirmed. In the meantime good 'ol Scarborough remains on the schedule as I really hope to be back working by November.' The popular science fiction sitcom aired on the BBC from 1988 to 1999 and on Dave from 2009 to 2020. The show, starring Craig Charles as Dave Lister, the last living human, gained a cult following over time. Barrie is also known for his role as Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire. Fans greeted the better news and Paul said: 'When I heard Chris was ill, like a lot of people, my stomach churned. It's massively good news he is recovering and I hope he's back on his feet soon. I know we all say this because of Ace Rimmer but I'm talking about Chris Barrie. What A Guy!' Angela said: 'Thanks for sharing. Bless him. I hope he stays in 'stasis' relaxing for a full recovers. Ruth said: 'That's great news. I hope he still gets to film RD as planned and that he's well and happy. Great that he's not having to be on any meds.' Mart D. added: 'Get well soon Chris. Awful being laid up in dock, but Scarborough is even worse.'
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama
EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned after spotting a huge show star in another popular drama. ITV viewers couldn't believe their eyes after noticing that 3 EastEnders fans have been left stunned after spotting Harriet Thorpe in another popular drama Credit: BBC The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed. On Reddit, one user wrote: "Ar [sic] Elaine in Midsomer Murders," sharing a photo of the star wearing a floral kaftan and colourful necklace. Another quipped: "It seems she has a consistent costume department." Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock - Queen Victoria's feisty landlady. read more on EASTENDERS She took on the role in 2023 , but her credits stretch much further back, including appearances in Wicked, Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, and of course, Midsomer Murders. In fact, Thorpe appeared in the hit series twice - once in 2006's Dance with the Dead and later in 2021's The Stitcher Society - well before she arrived at the Queen Vic. Last year, The Sun revealed some exclusive photos of Elaine marrying her on-screen husband, George Knight, played by Colin Salmon. Soap bosses filmed the Most read in Soaps A huge swathe of the BBC soap's cast turned out to a church in Bushey near the studios to film the big soap wedding of the year. Elaine actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in the landlady's shimmering gold wedding gown. EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in classic comedy Absolutely Fabulous Elaine's intended, George Knight actor Colin Salmon wore a sand coloured suit matching with his best man Johnny Carter. Anna and Gina Knight stars Francesca Henry and While their on-screen mum, Cindy Beale star Michelle Collins also attended in full funeral black alongside Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. A source said at the time: 'The BBC have clearly pushed the boat out for the wedding. 'These days its unheard of for even the big soap weddings to have large amounts of the cast filming on location but bosses have made it work.' 3 She popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders Credit: Reddit 3 Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama
The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed Plot Twist EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned after spotting a huge show star in another popular drama. ITV viewers couldn't believe their eyes after noticing that Harriet Thorpe, 68, who plays Elaine Peacock in the BBC soap, popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders. 3 EastEnders fans have been left stunned after spotting Harriet Thorpe in another popular drama Credit: BBC The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed. On Reddit, one user wrote: "Ar [sic] Elaine in Midsomer Murders," sharing a photo of the star wearing a floral kaftan and colourful necklace. Another quipped: "It seems she has a consistent costume department." Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock - Queen Victoria's feisty landlady. She took on the role in 2023 , but her credits stretch much further back, including appearances in Wicked, Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, and of course, Midsomer Murders. In fact, Thorpe appeared in the hit series twice - once in 2006's Dance with the Dead and later in 2021's The Stitcher Society - well before she arrived at the Queen Vic. Last year, The Sun revealed some exclusive photos of Elaine marrying her on-screen husband, George Knight, played by Colin Salmon. Soap bosses filmed the dramatic wedding episodes of the long-awaited nuptials. A huge swathe of the BBC soap's cast turned out to a church in Bushey near the studios to film the big soap wedding of the year. Elaine actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in the landlady's shimmering gold wedding gown. EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in classic comedy Absolutely Fabulous Elaine's intended, George Knight actor Colin Salmon wore a sand coloured suit matching with his best man Johnny Carter. Anna and Gina Knight stars Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford were also filming in dark green bridesmaid gowns. While their on-screen mum, Cindy Beale star Michelle Collins also attended in full funeral black alongside Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. A source said at the time: 'The BBC have clearly pushed the boat out for the wedding. 'These days its unheard of for even the big soap weddings to have large amounts of the cast filming on location but bosses have made it work.' 3 She popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders Credit: Reddit
