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Post’s arrived. A book is a thing of beauty. The voice of freedom. It’s the essence of civilisation. It’s fucking freezing here tonight so I might need to burn it. 

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Well! I’m delighted to take up my new position as head of PR for Joe, i’ve just increased his sales by 212%. Marvellous.

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Bloody hell I completely forgot. I still have one…. somewhere? Still kudos to UKTV for their marketing efforts – always felt like it’s a show they actually like.

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On this occasion (and I’ve never done this before)… in MY mind I knew these recordings would be popular (Lost in TV clearly didn’t) but they offer a membership option wherein paying a fiver gets you GUARANTEED priority tickets. I did this because I didn’t want to travel from Cardiff all the way to Pinewood for nothing.

Yesterday I attended a QI recording and that was run like a well-oiled machine (that was through Applause Store). It’s so clear that because of how long it has been going, how many episodes they film and how (on average) simple and straightforward the recording is that they’ve nailed the whole process to perfection. No mucking about. Very well organized.

Also, Alan Davies recounting his story of watching a video clip of a woman masturbating a horse was truly something to be seen. THAT won’t make the cut.

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Sorry for the delayed reply folks.

Yeah they cancelled my mates tickets, it was an absolute shambles when we hot there. We had priority so we were fine but those that didnt had no chance. They turned away over 100 people.

Now since they’ve been cancelling tickets then this week might be better. My advice is if you DONT have priority get there AT LEAST 2 hours early or dont bother. If you have priority, make it known. Compared to Red Dwarf’s recordings it was sloppy.

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A few bullet points from the recording for those that are interested.

– the set (unsurprisingly) is identical to the original
– the first episode recorded was ‘A Strip for Frazer’ which was turned into an animated episode a few years back as the original audio exists
– we saw a new title sequence but almost identical of the original (with the addition that it was faster to include the full cast names rather than just 3)
– the show was shot in widescreen rather than 4:3
– there were 4 scenes in total, all shot live with nothing pre-recorded at all
– present in the audience was the utterly delightful Gordon Peters who played the Police Officer in the original version of this episode
– the performances of ALL the cast were certainly superior to the movie of a few years back
– hand on heart, the best performance by far was Robert Bathurst as Wilson (note for note perfect performance throughout)
– Kevin Eldon gave a great turn as Jonsey
– …and the warm-up guy was shit.

We did also see a mock-up of the closing credits replicating the Series 2 version rather than the more familiar later credits. I saw Howard Burden mooching around the set too (and I did recognise one of the crew members from the recording of Red Dwarf 11 but not sure who it was).

If anyone has specific questions, feel free to ask. I’ll be attending this Fridays recording too.

Bottom line, everyone was very impressed with the result.

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The BBC actually need to open their fucking archive. They said they would on iPlayer, and BARELY have.

I’m sure they tried before, but it REALLY Would of made more sense to have all the UK broadcasters on iPlayer, with ads for non-BBC shows which can be avoided with a subscription fee which would ALSO give access to archive BBC & ITV programmes.

If this ends up being edited eps of Fools & Horses and that bastardised edit of the 5th series of Cold Feet where they turned 4 episodes into 6, they can fuck off.

It is tiresome to see the “i’ve already paid for these programmes” argument littering every comment section everywhere on this announcement.

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I’ve never seen it, but heard nothing but praise for the series. I hear Stephanie Cole is in it too? She’s terrific.

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The American version has different packaging and is numbered different too.

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Still available in Oz by the way with the same UK packaging ;)

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Never say never. All those things ARE possible, but I doubt it. I feel if anything it’s more likely to be akin to the new Classic DW releases.

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Really intrigued to see if there is much more to offer than just upscaled/regraded eps for the RD blu-ray? Previous features is a given, and there’s probably no ‘new’ features because – lets face it, we’ve been spoilt beyond already. If there is ANYTHING new on there I will genuinely be blown away. But packaging could be interesting – plastic case? Steelbook? VHS? Also would be great to see a return of the chunky font logo ala 3,4,11 & 12 for this set.

I’m REALLY torn over these H2G2 releases. Both look beautiful. The list of new extras is astounding too. Good job!

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Even the newest episodes of Only Fools made in 2001 filmed their exteriors on film.

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Nope – Chris is spot on. It’s what i’d expect to see on a sci-fi series produced by CBBC. Awful.

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I’m backing Dave Benson Phillips here. I interviewed him a few months back – lovely guy and fucking hilarious.

Oh – and Angus Deayton.

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Aussi…

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Adding to the suggestion that this really may be happening…

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doctor-Tom-Baker-1st-Season-Blu/23925

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A lot of anniversary material comes out over the year of the anniversary rather than on the exact date. Thunderbirds & Captain Scarlet are prime examples of this. There is a complete 50th Anniversary blu-ray box set for Captain Scarlet coming after the vanilla releases, but the date of the 50th has long since passed BUT it’s still the year of the anniversary.

I mentioned in another post that the blu-rays are listed again on Amazon and Zavvi for February, maybe it’s nothing. I’d love another book tbh… and that kinda merchandise would surely be better released in the autumn for the Christmas market?

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Remastered I should of said. I captured the ident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwL_EiDV3qQ

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Cwickham Marooned was broadcast on BBC One Wales rather than BBC Two Wales due to local programming. It was a different day too.

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Also up on Zavvi.

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/red-dwarf-series-xi-steelbook/11345836.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=reddwarfsteelbook&utm_medium=social

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Well I hope it is because that’s spot on. Just the logo. Job done.

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Steelbook cover is up!

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Dwarf-XI-Blu-ray/165060/#

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The Model Unit confirmed tonight they have been interviewed for the DVD.

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Oh and SOMEONE AT GRANT NAYLOR GIVE US A NEW MODEL KIT PLEASE!!!

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…the Prime Minister of Sweden visited Washington today and my tiny little nipples went to France.

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http://corporate.uktv.co.uk/news/article/uktv-announces-first-new-official-red-dwarf-merchandise-10-years/

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Hate these added canned-pad-laughter bits. They stand out a MILE to me in every series.

A genuine studio response you cannot beat. There’s a laugh during the specials (Series 2) of the Vicar of Dibley that has me cracking up. Very high pitched. It’s from the studio recording. It’s brilliant.

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It was merchandise. Covered in Ian’s newsround.

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On it.

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In all seriousness – we’re due a book. Red Dwarf Vault?

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Serious point – a lot of revivals I find the cast haven’t got the intensity delivering the dialogue that they once had. Partly the fault of the director. I watch ’em and think “kick these actors up the arse”, they need to speed up the delivery and don’t let up on the jokes. Put the foot on the accelerator and go for it!

Now for Goodnight Sweetheart, there WAS a surprising intensity to the delivery of the dialogue – which was most welcome. Good job by Martin Dennis, and a good script from Marks & Gran.

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Yes – ending the series (for good) with the painting of the ship pulling out and out and out until the Dwarf shrinks to nothing.

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Excuse me – someone at the door…

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I was KINDA hoping that with the 30th looming, the commitment to do 2 Series would ignite fuel for funding a Movie again and get that bloody movie out for 2018!

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In front when watching S3 this morning.

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OH – I am a tit. 2017!

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I don’t think it’ll come out that soon, but maybe it’ll be just old pics?

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@DougRDNaylor – BBCWW are doing an up-resed version of first 5 series as the Japanese market are very keen for it.

BBCWW are doing an up-resed version of first 5 series as the Japanese market are very keen for it.

— Doug Naylor (@DougRDNaylor) June 17, 2016

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NO TOS UPDATE! Huff.

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IF this isn’t a cock-up, would love to see:

– Extended episodes using deleted scenes
– Remastered ep option for S1-3
– Optional intergrated documentary segments while you watch the eps

Basically put the bodysnatcher content across the relevant discs.

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Just saw this on blu-ray.com and literally RACED over here. WHAT THE FUCK?

TOS tomorrow. OR ELSE!

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Ok youtube told me off for the last post, so i’ve had to re-edit it. Here’s the CORRECTED link.

(The powers that be could edit this post for me please :D )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwL_EiDV3qQ&feature=youtu.be

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The other will appear here shortly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7b6vj9tTu8&feature=youtu.be

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Here’s the Series IV trailer…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y3X1NBtE5U

(the BBC One broadcast ident is uploading)

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For me… it’s all about Spatz. The ONE show that NEVER get’s repeated, has NEVER been released on any format… it’s the tit’s!

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> The general consensus seems to be simply that Doug didn’t make his intentions very clear.

Precisely my point in reference to some of the humour in ‘Back To Earth’, does Doug ever :D ???

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Short and to the point – this racist crap about Taiwan Tony…. I think the majority are missing the point.

I can hear Doug explaining It In my head, and me going – ah yeah I see. Much like the vaudeville stuff from BTE.

I’m not offended. Then again… I’m not Taiwanese – but we are talking about a vending machine in a sitcom here.

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Am I correct in saying the Starbug set has long since been destroyed?

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Yeah I like that more than the clip itself. It’s the little things isn’t It folks…

That woman though… “I’ve heard of Wed Dwarf but I thought It was a game show”.

Cunt.

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