Red Dwarf X episode 1 recording
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:59AM We did the first Red Dwarf X recording in front of an audience last night and we all survived. The audience were great, very patient because by definition making comedy telly shows takes a bit of time, but most importantly for us, they laughed.
Poor Craig Charles was suffering from flu but being the trooper that he is, he slogged through without complaint.
Chris Barrie had the lion share of tongue twisting, logic defying lines so he had his work cut out, but once again he proved he had the magic touch.
As usual Danny JJ had some killer entrance and exit lines and raised the roof, I stumbled and gurned through as best I could.
We didn't even shoot the scenes in story order so Dougn Naylor had to come out in front of the audience every now and then to explain what was going on. The cast listened too because we were a bit hazy on the story by then. We had pre shot some of the scenes and crowded around the monitors as they were being played to try and remember which bits we had to do.
And just to clarify for those that don't know, we are recording a full series (6 eps) in front of an audience which will be shown later in 2012 on Dave in the UK and loads of other places, like the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc sometime.
Anyway, here is a pic of the Red Dwarf set, from behind the scenes :-)
Reader Comments (7)
: ) : ) : ) Yay! Congrats, posse! New Red Dwarf = akin to a lottery win!
Get well soon Craig. Oh and as for stumbled and gurned, I'm sure you were magnifico! (And from what I hear, you were!)
Haha! That is a fine behind the scenes photo :O)
It's very exciting to have bits and pieces shared, *as* it's being filmed. Thank you!
Erm, just in case a mean spirited person interprets my words from their grumpy POV/misunderstands me (it's happened before, oh boy has it happened before). I'd just like to point out that my post above was poorly structured [but I cannae edit it].
I meant (of course) for *me* it feels like winning the lottery, that there's a new series of the beautiful Red Dwarf! xx
[If that's obvious and I'm just being over worried, feel free to delete this post, Mr. Ll!]
I STILL can't believe this is happening...
But I know RDX is going to be fantastic!
Its great to see you the guys back on the Dwarf yet I admit its been a fantastic experience to learn more about your professional career including all of the writing you have done. I am thrilled to see the different facets of your life. Its an honor to know you not just as Kryten but much more than that. I would love to see you on stage here in New York State performing in some classic Shakespeare. Welcome back and Keep up the great work and I look forward to following your future endeavors! Break a leg!
You should give yourself more credit, I am sure your performance was absolutely stellar. Thank you for keeping us in the US informed!
wow! The scutters have really evolved over the last few years! ;-p
Well, when I heard this news, just now, to say I was happy would be an under-statement.
I'd hate to think what the neighbours thought of me, dancing in front of the window & singing the theme tune (though I didn't writer the theme tune).
It's also good to know that it's in front of a studio audience, as I think that was really missed in Back To Earth.
Put simply - it's good to have old friends back :)