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Craig Charles

Craig Charles

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Actor

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Everything to know about the six ages of Red Dwarf

It's been four years since the last new episode of sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf graced our screens. Now it's back, with the first of two new series premiering on Dave on 22nd September. But those of you unfamiliar with this comedy gem (and there must be at least a couple of you) may wonder what all the fuss is about, and who are those strange middle-aged men hanging round in space? Well, now we can enlighten you...

James Baldock, Metro, 22nd September 2016

Red Dwarf XI, episode 1: Twentica - review

It has been a strong start to the series and hopefully the rest of Series XI will continue in the same vein.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd September 2016

Red Dwarf XI, episode one review

As always with Dwarf, the jokes are a mix of the smart and the dumb, with quips about quantum mechanics tempered with daft jokes about Kryten's nipple attachments of banter aimed at the uptight Rimmer. Odds are, you already know if you like the Dwarf brand of humour or not, and this is unlikely to change minds either way, but the pace of the narrative keeps things interested.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th September 2016

Review: Red Dwarf XI, Dave, episode one, Twentica

There are lots of things to enjoy here, from the impressive (thought probably v cheap) special effects to Kevin Eldon on superb form as a deadpan alien. The script is peppered with some delicious lines mixing the scientific with the everyday. And you'll never believe where the jump leads have to be attached to kickstart Kryten when his battery flatlines. I wish I could say more but that would spoil the fun. Let's just say it's good to have these intergalactic reprobates back...

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2016

Red Dwarf would struggle to get commissioned today

Craig Charles, star of the much-loved sci-fi comedy suggests that its premise is too outlandish for the tastes of today's comedy commissioners.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 6th September 2016

Craig Charles interview

The death of Craig Charles's brother made him rethink life. So next month he leaves Corrie, films a new series of Red Dwarf and a version of one of his poems - and then there's his DJing.

Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 21st September 2015

Video: Craig Charles on board for Red Dwarf

After 10 years on Coronation Street as Weatherfield cabbie Lloyd Mullaney, Craig Charles is saying goodbye to the cobbles. But what will be a loss to avid soap watchers, may be a gain for sci-fi fans, as he heads back into outer space to reprise his role on the new series of Red Dwarf. Craig Charles told BBC Breakfast about his busy future.

BBC News, 17th September 2015

Fame and Fortune: Craig Charles

Fame and Fortune: Craig Charles speaks of his journey from an impoverished boyhood in Liverpool to splashing out £25,000 on a Rolls-Royce - simply to impress his future wife, and being paid half the money one of his Red Dwarf co-stars was getting.

Lorraine McBride, The Telegraph, 15th February 2015

Craig Charles leaves I'm a Celeb after brother's death

Scouse I'm A Celebrity star Craig Charles has left the jungle after the death of his brother Dean.

Tina Miles, Liverpool Echo, 20th November 2014

Listen: Chris Barrie & Craig Charles on Red Dwarf

Here, Barrie and Charles talk about their acting careers, the panel show Space Cadets, their time on Red Dwarf, favourite moments, 'challenges' on set and returning for Series X in 2012.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 14th October 2013

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