Comedy news: Smeg me! Red Dwarf could make TV return

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For cult comedy lovers everywhere, it may be the news that could make you wet your intergalactic pants.

Rumours abound that sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf may make a comeback on TV after a ten year hiatus.

The series, which was resurrected last year for a one-off three-episode mini-series may make a permanent comeback after Chris Barrie (who plays Rimmer on the show) told The Daily Record that he was keen for the show to continue after the success of the mini-series.

“There is talk of more Red Dwarf this year and while Back to Earth was a good one-off, from the rumours I hear, we may be doing a more standard sort of series," Barrie said. “But any new Red Dwarf is fine by me. I was surprised at just how quickly I slipped back into it. It took a couple of scenes to loosen up a bit but once you get the outfit on, you're there.

“I don't know what made the series work so well, I think the answer must be Doug Naylor. He's a genius. He is well-versed in the sci-fi world and he and Rob Grant were great comedy writers, so I think Red Dwarf is the dream marriage of those two things.”