A REVIEW OF THE RED DWARF DIMENSION JUMP 1997 CONVENTION

BY MARIE BIRCH

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So, on Friday morning, Friday the 3rd of October 1997, we had been, all set, to go, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention. And, my husband Paul, and I, had set off, for the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which had been, about to take place, at The Hanover International Hotel and Club, Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire, on Friday the 3rd of October 1997, up until, Sunday the 5th of October 1997.

As we had arrived, at 11.00a.m, we had found, that there weren't, all that many arrivals, at that point in time! And, we were soon given, the bad news, that our room, wouldn't be ready, until 3.00p.m, which we were later to discover, was due to a full check out, of business people in the morning, and that, the rooms had to be cleaned, for the new guests, which were us, naturally! We were to discover later, that it took so long, for us, to get our rooms sorted out, due to a staff shortage! Not to be daunted however, Paul and I had discovered, that just before we were due to arrive at the Hotel, that there was a reservoir called Drayton Reservoir, which we decided might kill a bit of time, if we stretched our legs a bit. It took us about an hour to walk around, but the surroundings were rather pretty, and there, had been, plenty of Wildlife, including some Swans, who had hissed, at us, if we, had got, a bit, too close, for their liking! And, my husband: Paul, had taken, a photograph, of Drayton Reservoir, which was, quite popular, with the Fishermen, at the time, which we had, more or less discovered, right away, as we had approached, The Hanover International Hotel and Club, Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire! We were also surprised to discover, that Daventry, had got, a Reservoir, itself, but we didn't really have much time to make a visit there, but perhaps one day, if we are in the area, we may take a walk round there! All in all, we had found, the surroundings, of The Hanover International Hotel and Club, Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire, very nice, indeed, compared to the surroundings of The Ramada Hotel, Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex, where the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, had been held, but that, had been, quite understandable, as it, had been situated, right by Gatwick Airport! When we got back, we were still amazed to discover that our room still wasn't ready, but Paul and I decided to settle down in the bar, and have a drink anyway, and we decided to look into having something for lunch. We didn't think that, The Hanover International Hotel and Club’s (Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire) Luncheon selection, which was known, as: The Kit Kat Bar, had been, very appetizing, to say the very least! And what was more, we did find it rather expensive! And so, I enquired at Reception, about any McDonalds or any Burger King Restaurants in the area, and we were informed that there was a McDonalds, about a few miles, down the road, but as we had still got our drinks, we decided to kill a bit more time, and do a bit of reading. In between times, two girls, came over to us, whom we thought that we recognised, and the one girl, told me that she remembered me, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and that, her name was Diane, and she was, from Wednesbury, West Midlands. I was later to discover, that Diane, had been, one of the Stewards, and we, had informed her, that we, had remembered them, as well, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention. They only chatted with us, for a few minutes, which was nice, and that they weren't very pleased, with being kept waiting for their rooms, either! I was to see Diane about, on quite a few occasions, around the Convention Hall, especially as she was a Steward, but as there was that much going on, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, over the Weekend, and with, about five hundred of us, there, that Weekend, we didn't get the opportunity to have a chat, once again!

With regard, to the eating arrangements, at The Hanover International Hotel and Club, Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire, with regard to meals, in the Restaurant, not been available, until about 7.00p.m, and the only alternatives on offer, being a fully cooked breakfast and sandwiches, we did have a tendency to take advantage of what McDonalds had to offer! Not only that, we didn't get our room, until about 4.00p.m, which didn't please a lot of the guests, which wasn't very surprising, especially, as the first event was due to start at 6.30p.m, which didn't give us very much time to unpack and have a swim, but somehow, we managed in the end anyway, and even though we only spent about three quarters of an hour, at the Health Club, it was well worth it, especially the Jacuzzi! But my husband and I would have liked to have gone there, again, but there was far too much to do, with regard, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, as it was, anyway!

As I have attended, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and I have written up a full review, on it, and some of the same questions, were asked again, I will just go by what I had asked, the Guests, or any significant, new questions, which the other: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Attendees, had asked, and in, a lot, of cases, as the acoustics, were so bad, in the Convention Hall, you could not hear, what had, been said, a great deal, of the time, anyway! But I promise that I will do my best, where that is concerned, nevertheless!

The First Event, on the Agenda, was: Craig Charles Favourite Top Ten Videos. Now I wasn't to know, whether these were his Favourite TV, Film or Music Videos. As it turned out, they were his Favourite Music Videos! I can't remember them all. But what I can remember were: The Sex Pistols, Godley and Creme, The Police, I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred, and Park Time by Blur. Craig was hosting the programme itself, and it looked as if he had done it for SKY, some time ago, but it came across, very well. I liked the robot instrumental song, it was really sweet, but I just can't for the life of me, recall, who the group were! I thought Park Time by Blur was the best track. I had heard that song before, but I didn't know that it was done by Blur, because I am not really up, on modern music, but I've done my best, where that is concerned, anyway!

The Second Event, on the Agenda, was an old Episode, of: Have I Got News For You, which was, the one, that had featured: Hattie Hayridge (alongside Glenda Jackson!), as a Guest Contestant! Unfortunately however, even though it was quite interesting, to have a look at, where Hattie, was concerned, I couldn't hear it very well, because it was very noisy in the Hall! But I am not sure, whether Glenda Jackson, had been on: Have I Got News For You, at the same time, that Hattie, was, even though I am fully aware, that Glenda Jackson, has been a Guest Contestant on: Have I Got News For You, quite a number of times, over the years. And I have seen: Have I Got News For You, when Craig Charles was a Guest Contestant, during the Winter of 1995. But I also understand, that Craig has been a Guest Contestant, on: Have I Got News For You, during a Christmas Special of: Have I Got News For You, one year, but I cannot for the life of me, recall what year, that was, anyhow! But I can always look that up, where that is concerned, and update this report, at a much later date, anyhow.

Next on the Agenda, was the Tongue Tied Video, which I had, never seen before, and what, can I say, it was, very good, indeed! I will give it, a very brief: Plot Synopsis. Tongue Tied, is introduced, by the Smegazine Writer: Jane Killick. Danny plays this rather bumbling Caretaker in a Film Studio, and he is always been picked on, by his studio bosses, and his only friend, is this black cat. One particular evening, the Studio Boss, brings in some people, who are supposedly well-known in the Show Business World. One in particular, is this film Producer, who has a rather foppish and childish manner. I thought I recognised him from somewhere, but I had to see him a second time, to work out, who he was, and it came as quite a surprise for me, to recognise, that it was Wayne Morris who played Robin Hood in Maid Marian And Her Merry Men! And of course, there is a very beautiful: Coloured Dancer, who the bumbling Caretaker, is dying to ask, out for a date, but he just cannot summon up the courage to ask her out! The beautiful: Coloured Dancer is appearing in a Music Video, which is being filmed the following day, and she is, a beautiful: Chief Female Pussy Cat Woman, who is supporting the Cat, who is obviously very loosely based, on the Red Dwarf Cat, who is surrounded, by another, six Female Cat Women, whom he wants to settle down with, for the rest of his days! The Cat is played by somebody called Tabby Ranks (who features in: The Official Danny John-Jules Fan Club’s: Fanzine, as an Agony Aunt!) It is all a little bit surreal, and to appreciate Tongue Tied, I reckon that you have got to see it, at least a couple of times, to understand the plot, but I would fully recommend it, anyway! It is also very loosely based on Cinderella to a certain extent, and once the bumbling Caretaker is left alone, he falls asleep, and he keeps on being disturbed by a variety of Fairy Godmother's, and one of them is Judge Dredd! They keep on telling him to get his act together, and in the end, he dreams that he is the Cat, and he dances, with the beautiful: Chief Female Pussy Cat Woman, of his dreams, surrounded by the other, six Female Cat Women, whom he wants to settle down with, for the rest of his days, of course! He is also accompanied by Craig Charles, Robert Llewellyn, Hattie Hayridge and Norman Lovett, who are all dressed up in evening attire, and they are dancing against a starry background, which in some ways, was a lot better, than the Tongue Tied song, where they accompanied the Cat, in Parallel Universe: Episode VI, Red Dwarf II! You also see Tabby Ranks dancing, with the beautiful: Chief Female Pussy Cat Woman, of his dreams, and the other, six Female Cat Women! The Studio Boss, the Producer, and the beautiful: Chief Female Pussy Cat Woman, keep on coming back, and every time, that the bumbling Caretaker, keeps on having a fantasy, with a different Fairy Godmother every time, he keeps on getting more and more confident, and in the end, he tells them all, where to go! And he eventually, asks the beautiful: Chief Female Pussy Cat Woman, of his dreams, out for a date, and he discovers that the last confrontation, with them all, isn't a dream! And hopefully, they will all live happily ever after! As an added bonus, there is a behind the scenes video of The Making Of Tongue Tied, which was also presented by Jane Killick! I found it very interesting, and you could certainly tell, that the rest of the Red Dwarf Cast, had had a great time, in helping Danny out, with it! You couldn't obtain the Tongue Tied Video in the shops, at the time, but I believe that you were able to obtain it, via: The Smegazine, during the mid-nineties, and as I am, a Member, of: Danny's: Official Fan Club, there was a number available, for the Red Dwarf Fans, to try and order the Tongue Tied Video, if they so desired, and I did try that number myself, but when I did ring that number, I was surprised to discover, via a BT announcement, that the number, was no longer available, let alone, the Tongue Tied Video!

After the Tongue Tied Video, it was time, for the Official Opening Ceremony of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which had started, with both the old theme tune, and the more well known theme tune. There was also a slide show presentation, which gave out the guests names, and it also informed us, that Anthea Turner and Keith Chegwin, wouldn't be coming, which came as quite a relief! Bev also propped up, a Cardboard cut-out of Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, for a laugh, especially, as she had got a cigar cardboard, cut-out, pasted onto her mouth, which we all gathered, was a hint, not to talk about the Spice Girls, over the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention weekend! As if we would, anyway!

I got quite well-acquainted with the Film Crew, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, and this time, they had been, a proper BBC Film Crew, and not a Freelance crew, like they had been, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, who had been, very good, in their own way, but this lot, had been, the real thing! And I did speak to the Director, once or twice, and he did seem, very nice, indeed, and he had seemed, quite interested, in my acting. But we didn't win the Red Dwarf Quiz, which was a qualifying round for a Quiz Show, to be shown on the BBC, later next year! But the Red Dwarf Quiz, had been, quite fun to observe, and the Film Crew, had been, filming excerpts, from the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which will eventually be used, for a Friday or Sunday evening, in February 1998, which would, be dedicated, to Red Dwarf's Tenth Anniversary Celebrations! And, the people, who had won, the first round, of the Red Dwarf Quiz, would be used, for a Red Dwarf Universe Challenge Quiz, which is a Parody of University Challenge, which would go out, on the same evening, during February 1998!

There were one or two disappointments, where the Guest Line up, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, had been concerned. Ed Bye and Peter Wragg, had to cancel at the very last minute, due to unforeseen circumstances, but I had seen, Ed about, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, anyway, even though, I didn't get the chance to make his acquaintance, at the time. And Peter, had also, been supposed to have come, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but again, he had to pull out, at the last minute, at the time, but these things, just can't be helped, I guess!

With regard to Hattie Hayridge, she was unable to stay for the full Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, unfortunately, because she had an engagement, via her Stand up Comedy, at Weymouth, Dorset, which she had just not been able to get out of. But fortunately however, as she knew, that she wasn't going to be around for the main signings, Hattie was kind enough to do an independent signing the night before, which was to promote her autobiography: Random Abstract Memory. I did observe Hattie doing her signing in the Merchandise Room, which had been, like a Madhouse, due to the fact, that there were over five hundred people, queuing for their photographs and books to be signed! I had to give up queuing in the end, because A, I had wanted, to have, a look, at the Merchandise, and B (Oh Boy!), it was like, a Greenhouse, in there! I had bought: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine's: Better Than Life's: Sister Publication, which is, a brand new: separate: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club: Fanzine Edition, especially, as: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: main Fanzine: Better Than Life, is having to reduce, the amount of Fiction, it is getting in, due to the fact, that they are getting to the stage, where they are being absolutely snowed under, with it! And, as they, are getting, that many, Reviews, and Letters, etcetera: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club Team, had felt, that it, would be, very wise, to have, a more: Specialized: Fanzine, for it, which I think, is, a very good idea! I had also, managed, to obtain, one Edition, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: main Fanzine: Better Than Life, which I had been, trying to get, for ages, which is, a Special Edition, especially designed, to contain, back issues, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s Fanzine: Better Than Life: Numbers: 5,6,7,8,9, which I will look, forward to reading, whenever, I get, the chance! All in all, I had thought, that the Merchandise Section, had come, a very long way, since the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! And, there had been, a separate Section, in the Merchandise Room, which had, catered for, Gothic Jewellery. I didn't buy anything else, but I must say, that I was quite impressed, with what I saw there!

I did introduce myself, to Daryl Ball, of: The Inquisitor Red Dwarf Fanzine, in Northern Ireland, and Daryl, has been, more than kind enough, to publish, some of my reviews, that I have sent into: The Inquisitor Red Dwarf Fanzine, over the past twelve months! Daryl has also been lucky enough to win the qualifying round of the quiz show, that will be shown on the BBC, next year, by been crafty enough to remember to bring his toothpaste with him, into the Convention Hall! And Daryl, wasn't the one, who got a spare pair of knickers, in time! But I won't go into that, too much!

I also met up with another friend, Martyn Dineage, who lives in Walsall, West Midlands, which is not, very far, from where, we live, and he had, got in touch, with me, about my advertisement, in The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's Fanzine: Better Than Life, for a Camcorder copy, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, because there had been, a man, whom I had seen recording, that particular Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, in question, with his Camcorder, at the time, and I had, never got round, with regard, to asking him, for a copy of it, had been, concerned! There were people, at this Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, in question, with Camcorders, but there were, that many, about, this time, that you didn't know, whom to ask first, for a copy! As I have stated just now, I did ask that chap, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, if he would do, a copy for me, and he had stated, at the time, that he would get a copy, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, done for me, if I asked him, for his name and address. But unfortunately however, I didn't see him around, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, again! And, as I have stated, just now, there were that many people about, with Camcorders this time, you just didn't know, what to do, for the best, where that, had been concerned, anyhow!

Martyn however, hadn't exactly rung me, to inform me, that he had, got a copy, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, on video. He had been new, to: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club, at the time, and he had wanted, to get to know, some of the Red Dwarf Fans, and he had, contacted me, via telephone, at the time! Actually Martyn, is a very nice chap, indeed, and over, the past seventeen months, during 1996, I had got, to know him, very well, indeed, and he, had also, sent me, some photographs, when he had been, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, at the time, which had, also, been held, at The Hanover International Hotel and Club, Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire, on Friday the 23rd of August 1996, up until, Sunday the 25th of August 1996, but there, had only, been three hundred guests there, at the time, which Martyn, had thought, had been, a bit too hot, to handle at the time! But that said, however, from what, I had gathered later, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, had been, a Sunday School Picnic, compared, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention!

But he had told me, that he had got on with Danny quite well, and he stated, that he liked his alter ego, Duane Dibbley! Martyn sent me those photographs, because I sent him some of my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention photographs. Martyn also met up with another friend Val, whom I discovered, was a Dance Instructor, and she told me that she had got on very well with Danny, last year, because of her Dance History. Val had also been a Dancer, but she told me, that she hadn't been able to commit herself to it, and I did tell her, that I was a part-time Drama student and part-time writer, but dancing isn't my speciality, even though I have done, Chorus work, with an ex Amateur Dramatics society, where we did complicated ballet movements to Gilbert and Sullivan, but I just couldn't keep up with it, and I have done, a Movement Class, at Drama School, but my knowledge, where dance is concerned, is very limited indeed, even though I have great respect for people who do it, of course! Val had studied ballet herself, and she demonstrated a couple of ballet positions to me, which I would never have been able to do, in a million years! And she got me to do a quick walz/foxtrot/tango in reception, for a laugh, which I could do a little bit, but she is, a proper Dance Instructor, and the people, who have tried to teach me: Dance Movement, at my ex Amateur Dramatic groups, may have done some professional dancing in their day, but they are not really qualified, to teach dance, in general! And I would definitely recommend it to anybody, who is thinking of taking up Dance Instruction, in later years, to go, to a proper: Dance Instructor! But she said to me - "You are what you are, and it is best to stick to what you know!". Val also confessed, that she had got on very well, with Craig Charles, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, and to her surprise, she had discovered, that Craig, had only been, a twenty minute, drive away, down the road, from where she lives! Val had informed me, of the name, of the town, in Somerset, where Craig lives, but I am not going to mention it, as I don't really want to be responsible, for any day trips, that the Red Dwarf Fans, might be inclined to take, in a determined hunt, to find: Craig's Homestead! I did have a drink with Val and Martyn in the bar, afterwards, but all, that I could manage, was a coke, because it had been a very long day, what with it taking so long, to get our room sorted out, and being, in that Merchandise Room, which had made me feel, a little bit queasy, somewhat! I did manage, to introduce Martyn, to Paul, in the end, but we never, really did, get the time, to have, that drink, with one another, in the end!

So, with Friday out of the way, it was time to move on, to Saturday's agenda:

Colin Howard:

Over breakfast, we spoke to a couple, along with their two young children. And they, had got, a baby girl, who was called: Em. She was a Little Angel! And, I did mention to them, that I was worried, that I wasn't going to get a photo with Craig, as there were that many people here, but they did tell me, not to worry about that, because they had managed alright, last year, and that their son, had presented Craig with a cake! I was to run into them later on, and their son, really liked Craig, and he did see Craig and his Manager, around reception, the following morning, and he wanted to go and talk to him, but his Mother and I, said to him - "Not, while he's having his breakfast!", and I said - "Leave him be for now!". And as I act myself, as well, I do understand, what the pressures must be like for him!

After breakfast, as we weren't really sure what was going on, because of Ed Bye and Peter Wragg's cancellations, we decided to go along to the Hall, anyway. We discovered that Colin Howard, who used to illustrate the Smegazine, was appearing. We had seen Colin, briefly the night before, in the Hall, and from what we had heard, he had decided to appear for us, more or less, at the last minute, and he also informed the Fan Club organisers of the fact: "Mines a beer!".

The Scenario for each guest, consisted of a sofa, with a drinks table, and various publicity posters from Red Dwarf VII, which were pasted on to the wall behind the sofa, which made you think, that you were going to see a play in the West End, but we thought that it looked rather intimate, all the same!

Seriously though, Colin seemed very nice, and all throughout his talk, he did a very creative sketch of Arnold Rimmer, with a body of a Quagaar Warrior, which was having a go at the Quagaar Warriors in Waiting For God: Episode IV, Red Dwarf I, which we were very impressed with, and somebody won the sketch by playing hangman! While Colin was drawing, he kept asking us all to name a fruit, but it had to be a certain type of fruit, so that he could put the first letter of a suitable fruit in the right place, but I never actually saw what he wrote, on the drawing of Rimmer, as we were towards the back of the hall! The fruits that were called out, were apples, apricots, bananas, peaches, oranges, lemons and nectarines! Mine was the apricot, I think, but Colin said, that an apricot, isn't a fruit! I think, that the first letters of the fruits, that were called out, were used to spell either Quagaar, or Colin Howard!

I had seen evidence of Colin's sketches, via: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life: Issue 12, which featured scenes from "Terrorform" on the cover. In fact, my husband was quite impressed with those sketches, and he thought that they seemed very lifelike! I did ask Colin, what he did now, and he stated that he worked for BBC Worldwide. He also informed us, that he taken his A level in art, first, and that he he had taken his O level in art afterwards! He was asked about his opinion on todays artwork for Comics, and he stated, that he thought, that they were fantastic! Colin had designed some very unusual Red Dwarf pictures, based on a Star Wars theme, which had the heads of Lister, Cat, Kryten and Kochanski, against a deep space background, with planets. And I was most impressed, with the planet, that looked like Saturn! They looked very professional, and were, in my opinion, definitely aimed, at the most avid of Red Dwarf collectors! In a sense, I wish I had been able to afford the cost of obtaining, one of them, myself, as they were that good! And Colin also mentioned, the video covers, that he had designed, over the years.

So, next on the List, was:

Hattie Hayridge:

And Hattie, had looked, very breathtaking, indeed, in a long purple dress, for her Session! I could not, believe how fresh, she had looked, after signing all those autographs in that tiny merchandise room! Hattie was keen to show off her dress, by doing a sexy pose, on the couch, which made everybody aware, that she had got, legs! We took a photograph of that pose, as well! Hattie went on to plug her book Random Abstract Memory, which I have had a look at in the shops, since. I was very impressed with it, actually, and it came as quite a surprise to me, to discover that her Mother, didn't know that she was carrying her, for nine months, and when she came to give birth to her, they suspected that she had got appendicitis! And after a couple of hours, it was quite a surprise to have a baby girl, handed out to her, and her Mother had been cleaning all the windows, before she had had her, as well! And she had even suspected that she was pregnant, but when she went to the Doctor's, he just told her, it was just her nerves, and all she needed, was a brisk walk! Hattie's Mother decided, that with regard to her Doctor's nice bedside manner, that she thought it best, not to pay him another visit, and therefore the rest is history! Hattie also confessed, that she had grown up listening to (Sir) Cliff Richard records! From the little, that I have read from Hattie's book, if you are a real admirer of her general sense of humour and you really are interested in finding out about her early and later days as a stand up comedienne, and how she got on with the cast of Red Dwarf, then I would fully recommend it!

It came as quite a surprise to me, to discover, that Hattie had obtained a degree, via her secretarial days. I can't exactly recall the name of it, I think it was: International Export Relations with The Soviet Union, which she stated, had soon become a bit pointless, once the Soviet Union had collapsed! I really liked Hattie's sense of humour, which in a way, reminds me of one of my favourite actresses: Liz Frazer. Now I don't know, if whether any of you Red Dwarf Fans, out there, have heard of her, but she was very well known, for appearing in the earlier Carry On films, and for her appearance, in the film: I'm Alright Jack! As Hattie had attended acting classes, it had made her get a little bit bored, with her secretarial work, but as she knew how hard it would be, to get in to the acting profession, by attending auditions, she decided to go in, for Stand-up comedy, instead. So, she gave up her permanent secretarial job, and until she could get, her Equity Card, she still had to work in an Office, just to get by, and so, she did temporary secretarial work, for an agency instead. And she started off on the Amateur Stand-up Comedy Circuit, which she stated, was a little bit of an embarrassment, because somebody, in the Office, would say - "Oh, I saw you, at a Club, in Catford, last night!". But Hattie said it was good experience for her, until she got her equity card, and the rest is history!

I asked Hattie, if she was going to write any more books, but she said - "Not for the time being, as you've got to find more material, for an autobiography, especially as it only, goes up, to last year! And, I don't want to write Fiction!". I also asked her, if she would like to do another Holly and Hilly double act, with Norman, again, and she stated, that she would love to, if the opportunity, came up again, that is! And Hattie informed us, that she didn't actually kiss Norman, when she played Hilly, at the time, even though she had offered to! Those Lipstick marks, had been painted on, via the make-up department! Hattie did try to kiss Norman at the time, but he just wasn't having any of it! "Oh no! Please don't!", he begged.

Hattie was asked, whether she preferred acting, to Stand-up Comedy. She said she liked acting, but she had preferred, Stand-up Comedy, even more, even though she had enjoyed playing Mellie in Dimension Jump: Episode V, Red Dwarf IV, at the time, and that she had definitely enjoyed showing her body, as well as her head! But she said that if the right acting job, came along, she definitely would take it on!

Hattie was asked, if she liked the way, that Red Dwarf was going, even though she wasn't in it for the time being, but she said if she was asked, she would definitely be in it, again, as it was great fun to do, and they had all had a good laugh, at the time! And yes, she did like the way Red Dwarf had moved forward, even though, she would, have preferred: Red Dwarf VI, to be, on the Dwarf. But she certainly thought that Norman had worked very well, as Holly, in Red Dwarf VII, and that, Red Dwarf, had certainly moved on, since she had last been in it!

And Hattie, had also informed, everybody, concerned, that she had, really enjoyed, her Special Guest Appearance, as a Contestant, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

And, Hattie, had also, been warned, to be, very careful, indeed, around, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, especially as The Daily Mail, had stated, that he was bald and fat, a couple of days, before she had been due, to make her Special Guest Appearance, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, at the time! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

But that said, however, Hattie, had also informed, everybody, concerned, that the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, had been, very nice, indeed, to everybody, concerned, at the time, even though, he had had, the job, of looking, after the Question Cards, for the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, at the time! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

And, it had definitely, looked like, nobody could, locate the Question Cards, for the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, at the time!, until it, had been, far too late!, when all had been said and done! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

And, in the end, the Crew, of the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, had had, to sort out, some brand new: Question Cards, once again, when all had been said and done! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

And, The Discworld Author: Terry Pratchett, had also been, a Contestant, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, had had, to sort out, some brand new: Question Cards, once again, when all had been said and done! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

I had also asked Hattie, how she was getting on with the two Comedy Series, that she was co-writing and starring in, with a friend, via the BBC, which I had heard of, via the last edition of The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's Fanzine: Better Than Life, and she said, that she is still working on them, for the time being, and she wasn't exactly sure, when the BBC, will air them anyway. And she didn't think, that they are in any particular rush for them, to review the scripts, at present, but she said, that one of them, would be set in a motorway cafe, and that she and her friend, would be in charge of it, and that they would get all sorts of trouble, from Lorry Drivers, etcetera! But she says that she will see how it goes, where that is concerned. But Hattie more or less stated, that it was something, that she was experimenting with, really, and that it would be a very different career move for her, if it ever came off! But I sincerely hope, that it does come off for her, and I wish her every success, with it!

Hattie was asked, if she would like, to do, her Stand-up Comedy act, at a Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, because quite surprisingly, she has never, actually done, her Stand-up Comedy act, at Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, unlike Norman Lovett! She usually does her questions and answers sessions, but Hattie said, that she would like to, if the opportunity came along, but she said that as she always does her questions and answers sessions, she has found it very hard to fit in, and this year, it would have been even harder, obviously, what with every Red Dwarf cast member, appearing, that is! But she went on to say, that it is something, that she won't rule out, but Hattie was kind enough to do, one joke, for us! I can't remember what it was, but it was very amusing, and I must say, that as I have seen the odd excerpt from her act, I've really been quite impressed. Perhaps, if she comes, to Wolverhampton, West Midlands, again, we may go, and see her!

But that was not quite the end of Hattie Hayridge, and we did have a bit of time to kill, before Doug Naylor, was due to appear. I saw Hattie, having a photograph session on the terrace, and after I had freshened myself up, I was surprised to discover, that she was still in the merchandise room, finishing off her signing and photo session, which I thought that I had missed out on, because I just hadn't been able to stand the pace, the other night! So, now was my big chance! Paul had wanted, to keep our seat, in the Convention Hall, which had been, fair enough, and not only that, he had had, his photograph, taken with Hattie, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but I hadn't! So, it was my turn this time, and I knew that I could always get somebody to take my photograph for me, which was assumed correctly, thanks to a kind gentleman, in the diminishing queue, which was a great relief, compared to the other night! I had two photographs taken with Hattie, because the man who took the photographs, didn't think, that it would come out very well, because we both moved slightly! Actually the first photograph, did come out alright, but you couldn't see Hattie's profile very well, because she was leaning over my book, but the second photograph, that he took for me, was a lot better! And, I had informed, Hattie, that I had been, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and she, had remembered me, which had been, very nice of her, indeed! And, I had, wished Hattie, all the best, for her Stand-up Comedy Show, at Weymouth, Dorset, and she, had thanked me, for wishing her, the best of luck, where that, had been, concerned, anyhow!

Colin Howard, was also, doing his signing session, in the Merchandise Room, especially, as he, had got, another Engagement, afterwards, and therefore, he wouldn't be able to commit himself, to the main signing session, and he had said, during his questions and answers session, that he hadn't been one hundred per cent sure that he would have been able, to come, to the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, even if, he hadn't come to make up for Ed Bye and Peter Wragg's visit anyway, but as it turned out, he had nothing lined up for that particular Saturday, as far as he was aware, until the last minute, more or less, so we were indeed rather privileged to have him turn up at all! I didn't have my photograph taken with Colin, but he did sign my books, which Hattie had also signed, which was nice of them, considering that I didn't buy Hattie's book, or Colin's splendid piece of Red Dwarf artwork, but I did say to Colin, that I thought that it was very nice, but we were running out of space, in our spare bedroom, anyway, and it would cost quite a bit, to get it framed, and that it was aimed at a more youthful Red Dwarf fan, or as an ardent Red Dwarf Collectors item! Colin did agree with me, on this, and I did go on to tell him, that even some of the most renowned: Portrait Painters, i.e: Rembrandt, that even in their day, the actual frames, must have been worth a lot more, than the actual paintings! I also mentioned, that I had done Art at School, and I had got a Grade Three, C.S.E in Art, which I think is quite an achievement, compared to Dave Lister's ninety seven minutes at Art College! I also mentioned, that we had got some pictures framed ourselves, a reproduction of Frederick Daniel Hardy's 'Baby's Birthday' (He hadn't heard of him), and a Reproduction Map, of old Wolverhampton, and that the frames had cost more, than the actual reprints, and he said, that he could actually believe that! All in all, I found Colin Howard to be very nice, helpful and informal, and I would have liked to have had a longer talk with him about his Art, but there were others, who were waiting for their books, and their photographs to be signed and taken, and you don't like to hang around, for too long, do you?

So, next on the List, was:

Doug Naylor:

Doug started off by telling us, that Series VIII is set to be recorded during the second week of June 1998, and it's probable broadcast, will be June 1999. Holly will be back (Norman Lovett) and Chris Barrie, will be back for every episode. One, of the Red Dwarf Fans, had said, that had been one of the weaker points of Series VII, but I will come to that, a bit later on in my report, anyway. Doug went on to say, that as Series VIII, was definitely going to be back on the Dwarf, that there would be a very good chance, that the Skutters and Talkie Toaster, would make an appearance, and that it will revert back to the style of Series III and IV, they would go back to a live audience, as Series VII had been heavily criticised, with regard to there being canned laughter (I personally would not like Red Dwarf to have an audience whatsoever, whether it be canned or live laughter! And when Red Dwarf VII was broadcast during January 1997, I had assumed, that it had got no studio audience, whatsoever! And it certainly came as quite a shock to me, to discover, that aspect of it! Especially after it became so technical, after Series IV, and I honestly assumed, that when I had heard, that Series VII was been filmed on a closed set, that it would mean no audience, whatsoever! And I was rather looking forward to that possibility! And I had to admit, that it did come as quite a surprise to discover, that it was being videotaped to an audience, after all. But at the end of the day, I still think that I prefer Red Dwarf been filmed to a live audience, but I had to admit, that I did like The Strip Poker scene on The Smeg Outs, without laughter, and I thought that the humour came across, rather well), but as there is definitely going to be a Red Dwarf Movie, which they hope will attract some of the big names in Hollywood, I think that it will give the cast and creators, a real chance, to see how Red Dwarf, works without an audience, altogether! The Film of Red Dwarf will go into Production after Series VIII, when it will be completed after the end of 1998, with ALL of the original cast, and the rumour which Danny started, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, about the Daleks appearing, was correct, but permission is still awaited off Terry Nation. Doug thinks that the Film Script could be made into a Play, via a Road Show, and it will tour the UK (a la The Marx Brothers, many years ago in the USA) to make sure, it works, and give the cast some practice - early/mid 1998 is my guess, after Red Dwarf VIII is mentioned. They think, that Red Dwarf as a Play, would be as successful as the Play, that the Shooting Stars team did, but I honestly don't see, how Shooting Stars, was turned into a Play! I saw some of the Christmas edition of Shooting Stars, quite by chance actually. Yes, the one, with Clare Grogan, on it, as a Guest! Yes, I admit it! I am a stickler for punishment! And no, I don't like Shooting Stars! I can't really see the point, of fighting with fruit, but then I guess, that there is no point to it really! But the fighting with fruit scene, did remind me, of the fighting with fruit scene, on Monty Python, which in turn, was also used for Camille: Episode I, Red Dwarf IV. But I rather preferred, Lister educating Kryten, by getting him to say that a banana was an aardvark or a Czechoslavakian Traffic Warden, which was part of his Foundation course in advanced rebellion! And I thought that it looked a lot better, than fighting against fruit, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! With regard to Series VIII, Doug also mentioned that Holly's opening quip, will return.

Doug went on to inform us, about Red Dwarf Series I to III, are been remastered, to aid Video sales, across Europe and the States, etcetera, but I had heard about that, via the internet, courtesy of the alt.tv.red-dwarf newsgroup anyway, and to be honest, I was a bit sceptical about that, until I saw the slide show, with the new shots, standardized opening credits, extra scenes for Holly, and most likely, a series of opening credit Holly jokes. The Red Dwarf has been remodelled, to a much higher standard by the BBC team, and profiled on a computer, to provide a better looking, longer and thinner ship for use - e.g, in the painting, and the ship opening titles. Blue Midget has been remade, but with long legs, rather than the treads, as previously shown. The models will be on show at Blackpool Tower, from April 1998. The new remastered Red Dwarf videos will be available to buy, around mid 1998, as the original titles were deleted, at Grant Naylor Productions request, to prevent a merchandise overload. The remastering, of Red Dwarf, I think, is CGI aided, and we did think, that it made the Dwarf stand out a lot better, and I for one, did think, that some of the older model shots, needed working on, quite desperately! And I have also noticed over the past year or so, that the Doctor Who film, Doctor Who And The Daleks, has been remastered, but we still have our original copy, but when we need to buy a replacement copy, I daresay, that we will probably buy the remastered version, as it can make a noticeable difference in film quality. Paul and I saw The Wizard Of Oz, a while back, and even though we have always thought, that it was a film, which was way ahead of its time, in its day, never mind now! I do feel, that there are certain aspects of it, which I am definitely not satisfied with, i.e, the drawing of The Emerald City, could do, with better precision, and it should be a darker green, and I think, that the countryside in general, around the yellow brick road, could also do with more precision, and colour, as well. But perhaps, it has already been remastered anyway, which has been the case, with so many movies, of the earlier Hollywood period, and our version, is a recorded version, anyway, and I have since discovered, that The Wizard Of Oz, and the majority of Hollywood films are been remastered! And I have also discovered, that Red Dwarf, is not the only British comedy, that is been remastered. For example, I have discovered, that they are remastering Fawlty Towers!

However, even though I am all for Red Dwarf, moving into, the Twenty First Century, I also feel that the original model shots, should not be forgotten, and it should still be possible, for the Red Dwarf Fans, to be able, to obtain, the original format of the series, on video as well, and I am fully aware, of the fact, that I will, definitely, have to replace, my Red Dwarf VHS Cassettes, sooner or later! And, I honestly, do feel, that Grant Naylor Productions, will re-release the original format in years to come, for nostalgia reasons, because Doug did say, that they don't want to rip the fans off, via the Merchandise, and video sales, have never really been hit, where that is concerned. However, I did voice my opinion, where that was concerned, when we were queueing for autographs on the Sunday to one of the Fans, who had been, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, who had hailed, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, which is where: Backwards: Episode I and Timeslides: Episode V, Red Dwarf III, were filmed, but I will go into a bit more detail, about that, later on, in my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review! And, he had stated, that some of Red Dwarf's model shots, do need reworking on, especially, where Series I and II is concerned, even though they were pretty ahead of their time, even then, and he definitely thinks that the old format, will still be remembered, amongst the most serious of Red Dwarf collectors, and in years to come, the old format of the series, will be re-released as well. He also stated, that the Star Wars movies had been remastered, which surprised me quite considerably, as I really thought, that they were very ahead of their time, then! But he stated, that there were some scenes, which needed much better precision, and to be made more dynamic, so I guess remastering, even comes to something, as fairly high budget, as Star Wars, sooner or later!

I have recently discovered that the first Red Dwarf Video, that will be released, in January 1998, will be: Red Dwarf: Series I: The End, retailing at: £13.99. I was very relieved to discover, that the remastered versions, of Red Dwarf, will be at the same price as the original series on video, as I was considerably worried, that they would cost a great deal more in remastered format, and when video remastering began a few years back, they were a bit dearer, than the original format, but as remastering, has become more and more popular, the retail prices have dropped quite considerably, and therefore, I assure those Red Dwarf fans, including myself, who intend to hold onto their Red Dwarf videos in original format, until your tapes need replacing, that you needn't worry, where your finances, are concerned!

Doug had been asked, about the criticism, that Red Dwarf VII, had received, at the time, and was it, as really, as bad, as it, had been, made out, to be? Doug had jokingly, said, that a certain: Newspaper, which had given, Red Dwarf VII, a very bad write up, at the time, had gone bust, because the very next day, Craig Charles, had threatened, to take them, to Court! Seriously though, Doug went on to say, that the bad press, that Series VII, had received, had been made to look worse than it was, by various newspapers, who weren't really into Red Dwarf anyway, which is usually the case, and if Series VII had been torn apart by the press, why on earth had Tikka To Ride: Episode I had viewing figures, which exceeded eight million, and if I remember quite correctly myself, with regard to the other episodes of Red Dwarf VII, I think that I can actually recall to mind, that the viewing figures were between four and six million?!

Doug had been asked, what had been, the weakest point, of Red Dwarf VII? A Chorus of replies, to this, had been: Rimmer's absence! But Doug, had been, quick enough, to reassure, the Red Dwarf Fans, that as, Chris will be, appearing in, every Episode, of Red Dwarf VIII, it will more, than make up for it!

The questions, that I had asked, Doug, had been: Why didn't, we get, the forty minutes, for all, of the eight episodes, of: Red Dwarf VII, that the Red Dwarf Fans, had originally, been promised, in the first place, via Grant Naylor Productions, and are, you going, to do, the hour specials, of: Red Dwarf, that I had heard, that you, would like, to do? Doug had seemed, to think, that had been, a very good point, at the time! And, he had stated, that they, would have, liked, to have shown, the unedited version, of: Red Dwarf VII, at the time, but it, had not, been, quite, as simple, as all that! The BBC, had only, been able, to provide them, with their usual, thirty minute slot, and even though, they had tried, they had not, been able, to accommodate them, for a forty minute airing, which would, have interfered, with their schedules, so it, had been, as simple, as all that, really! I had to admit, that I had thought, that it, had been, a bit strange, when I had noticed, that: Red Dwarf VII, had been, Listed, in the Television Guides, as only, been aired, for thirty minutes, at the time, especially, when I had heard, through various sources, mainly through: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, and a few Sci-Fi magazines, that the Red Dwarf Fans, were going, to get forty minutes, of: Red Dwarf VII, plus the added bonus, of eight episodes, instead of the usual six! And, I had really, been looking forward, to seeing, what I would, have officially, classed, as: Eight Short Films, of: Red Dwarf VII, and when, I had actually discovered, that we, were only, going to get, eight, thirty minute episodes, of: Red Dwarf VII, I had felt, in a sense, that I had, been cheated, but then again, that's the BBC, for you!

With regard to the hour specials, of Red Dwarf, which Grant Naylor Productions, had been considering doing, over the years, and I was looking forward to seeing an hour long Christmas Special, of Red Dwarf, myself, that had been promised, around Christmas 1994, when I had first, become a Fan, of Red Dwarf, and which hadn't come off! Doug stated, that they had looked into the possibility of doing, hour specials of Red Dwarf, and even though the BBC, would have guaranteed them, an hours broadcast, and that was not the problem! It was the additional model shots! Doug said that they are very hard, very complex, and also very expensive to do, beyond half an hour, of filming: Red Dwarf! The option of an hour special, of Red Dwarf, is certainly not an impossibility, but it is definitely not a possibility at the moment, as it has got to be looked into, very carefully, which is quite understandable, in my general opinion! But in years to come, I think, that it will definitely be a possibility for Grant Naylor Productions, and I certainly think, that it would be a very worthwhile investment, indeed! But then again, with regard, to additional: Red Dwarf Footage, we have had: The Smeg Ups, and The Smeg Ups, combined with links, courtesy of Robert Llewellyn and Craig Charles, and there was a lot of unedited Red Dwarf Footage, plus excerpts, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and the Tongue Tied Video! And for the Tenth Anniversary evening, next year, there is also going to be a compilation video of the current: Smeg Ups, and Smeg Outs, with some new links, added, and Red Dwarf VII material. And I think, that there is every possibility of Grant Naylor Productions, releasing some excerpts, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, as well! And for the time being, I do not think, that the, Red Dwarf Fans, are missing out too much, on those hour specials of Red Dwarf!

I had also, asked Doug, whether Craig Charles, was going, to write, an Episode, for Red Dwarf VIII, because I had heard, via a Sci-Fi magazine, that he was definitely interested in writing one, but you really don't know what to believe, about Red Dwarf these days, but Doug said, that it wasn't a rumour, and that Craig had definitely professed, an interest in writing an episode, but he stressed the point, that it would be very hard for him to write an episode, as he would also have to learn his lines for Lister, and if you have to do a re-write, it can be an immense struggle, which was what Robert Llewellyn came up against, when he co-wrote Beyond A Joke: Episode VI, Red Dwarf VII, but if Craig felt that he could cope, with the extra workload, then that would certainly be a very worthwhile option, where Red Dwarf VIII, was concerned!

Doug was also asked, if he was tired of writing Red Dwarf, which would be quite understandable, really, after nine years, of writing for the same characters, especially, when you have got other writing projects, which you want to dedicate more of your time to! And if an old project, is more of a success, than your other projects, then you can easily feel, more pressurized to keep at it! And I must admit, that as I am trying to be a writer myself, and I am working on a number of projects myself, you would soon be surprised, at just how easy it is, to become a little bit bored with it, after a time! However Doug's answer to that was, that he wasn't necessarily sick of the Dwarf! In fact, he loved writing for it, and that he had had a great deal of fun, working on the show, over the years, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! But Red Dwarf as a series, is very hard to write for, especially, where new special effects, are concerned, complicated plots, etcetera, and if you have got to do a re-write, at the very last minute, it can be very nerve wracking, to say the least! Doug said that the books of the series, are a lot easier to write, as you can take more time, and care and attention to it, but writing a series of it, is a very different matter to say the least! Some of the complicated ideas, that they were originally going to use for Red Dwarf, were just not feasible for the series, but Doug and Rob, have been able to use them, in the books, of the series, which in their own way, make up for the one hour specials, especially where Cyberia and Bedford Falls are concerned, and I have known, Doug, to quote, in: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, himself, that the field of jasmine flowers, that Lister created in memory of Kochanski, would have cost them, about six million dollars, at the very least, and that was before the cockroaches! Even with regard to some of the Fan Fiction, isn't easy to write. I know, I've tried it, myself! I am doing an alternative Red Dwarf continual story for the web and the newsgroups, and it is very hard to do, and I am still in the process of getting the history of the alter egos, sorted out, before I can even think of having my new character on the Dwarf! But as it is continual, and the fans have decided, that they can't understand it very well, on the newsgroups, and as it is rather deep to say the least, I have had to do a special excerpt from it, set on the Dwarf, with my new character! I thought it would be a doddle to write, and that, it would only take me a couple of days. It took me the best part of three weeks, during the Summer of 1997! And that is a long time! The reason why it took so long to write was, that the Cat and Rimmer, are the hardest characters to write for! Lister is very easy to write for, when he is been his usual slobby self, but when he gets rather clever, his character takes on an entirely different meaning! So, I can understand only too well, what Doug has had to put up with! I am also doing my own independent Sci-Fi story, and that is a world away from Red Dwarf, and it is about, Time Travel, which is the Science Fiction, that I really specialize in, and not Space Science Fiction, and even though it is still hard to write, in its own way, it is ten times easier, to write, than Red Dwarf!

Doug was also asked, if he would like to end Red Dwarf, one day, which I definitely feel, will come sooner or later. But Doug said, that he did want to end it, not at the moment, as he had felt, that Red Dwarf, still had a future, but he said, that he would only end it, if he didn't think that it was doing well in the ratings, having bad write ups, or that, the Red Dwarf Fans, might want it to end, sooner or later, anyway. But according to what Doug said, it looks as if, Red Dwarf, will be with us, for quite a few years to come!

With regard to Doug's other projects, I decided to ask him, as I had heard, via a Red Dwarf Fan, who is called: Laurie Sage, who is often featured in The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, that she had been to a Grant Naylor Productions book signing, and she had asked Doug about these thrillers, that he was turning towards, rather than Science Fiction, and as I am a great fan of Inspector Morse and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, my curiosity was getting the better of me, and as I hadn't heard anything since, I asked him, whether he was still carrying on with it, and Doug said, that he hadn't worked on them for a while, because of various other commitments, but he was still determined to get round to them, when he had the chance, and he said that he was basing his style on Quentin Tarantino, who I had heard of, as one of the most renowned Detective Writers, over the years, and I believe, that he had written, the highly Controversial Film: Pulp Fiction?

And for all those dedicated: Red Dwarf Fans, who write their own Red Dwarf Fan Fiction, is Doug likely to use any of their ideas, at a later date? Doug informed us, that he cannot even look at the Fan Fiction, because of plagarism, and once you start using their ideas, he knows, that they would want to get credit for their ideas, sooner or later. I had guessed that this was more than likely, because I had approached Grant Naylor Productions, with some ideas, in the past, and I did have a letter off them, stating, that they couldn't use them, because of copyright reasons, but I am more than welcome to approach, The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club, and The Unofficial Red Dwarf Websites, that are available, or display my work, via the Internet, which is fair enough, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! But I will stress here and now, that I do take my Red Dwarf Fan Fiction very seriously, indeed, because I am a part-time Drama student, and I am also in the process of trying to be a writer, myself, and I really do see my Red Dwarf stories, as a bit of a challenge, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day, anyhow! And I am also writing my own independent Science Fiction story, but it is set on Earth, not in Space. And therefore, it isn't, as nearly, as hard, to write, as Red Dwarf!

And, you will soon discover, that Kochanski, isn't Lister's, love interest. I have given him a Princess, called Argana. And she is loosely based on Princess Leia of Star Wars, fame. This was because I didn't have very much time for the original Kochanski, but since Chloe Annett, has arrived on the scene, my attitude, has changed towards the character, somewhat! But I have asked one or two Red Dwarf Fans, whether they would mind, me giving Lister a completely different love interest, and quite surprisingly, they haven't minded! I have found in a lot of cases, that most of the Red Dwarf fans, don't mind, as long as I have got an Red Dwarf short story or even a continual Red Dwarf short story for them, and as long as he has got a woman, that is all that matters, but that said, I do intend to feature Kochanski, from time to time, and there are one or two Americans, who are interested in my story, because they won't be able to get: Red Dwarf VII, unedited, let alone the extended series! In some cases, I believe, that there are even some Red Dwarf Fans, who can't get: Red Dwarf Series VI, in the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand, let alone The Smeg Ups and Smeg Outs! In some cases, they are grateful, for anything, they can get, that is Red Dwarf related, and in a way, my Red Dwarf story, is something of a Godsend, to them, so I think it is in my best interest, if I were to carry on with it!

In between the sessions, the Organizers, were having a continual showing of every Red Dwarf Episode. They had got, a Video Room, set up, for this facility, separately, but in the end, as hardly anybody had the time to go and see them, they were shown in the main room, courtesy of the projection screen. The Red Dwarf episodes, that I did manage to see, were: Thanks For The Memory: Episode III, Red Dwarf II, DNA: Episode II, Red Dwarf IV and Marooned: Episode II, Red  Dwarf III, but the facility, was there, if the Red Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, had wanted it. I just thought that I would mention it, anyhow.

As there, had been, quite a wide variety, of Red Dwarf Fans, about, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, there had been, one or two, Red Dwarf Fans, from the United States of America, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, as well! But there, had been, an English Red Dwarf Fan, who had asked, Doug, about Red Dwarf's marketability, on the Continent, and as, he had spent, some of his time, in Germany, he could actually, speak German, and he, had seen: Red Dwarf, or: Rot Zwerg, as they call it, in Germany, and he, had said, that the German translation, was terrible! But then again, it was still, watchable! So, there you have it!

So, with Doug Naylor's questions and answers session, now concluded, we had the opportunity, of seeing, an unedited: Red Dwarf Episode, from Red Dwarf VII! This was done, to promote a new video of uncut Red Dwarf Footage. The three unedited Episodes, from Red Dwarf VII, will be available, on Video, from Sunday the 2nd of November 1997. The Red Dwarf VII Extended video is presented by Robert Llewellyn, as Kryten. The extended Red Dwarf episodes are: Tikka To Ride: Episode I, Ouroboros: Episode III and Duct Soup: Episode IV, including some new Smeg Ups, plus the full length Rimmer Munchkin Song from Blue: Episode V, Red Dwarf VII!

The uncut: Red Dwarf VII Episode, which we, had seen, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, had been: Tikka To Ride: Episode I. I did miss, some of it, but I did see, enough, to discover, why Red Dwarf VII, had been, criticized, so badly, at the time! I had even, criticized: Red Dwarf VII, myself, via the Opinion Poll, that had been, included, in: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, in conjunction, with Grant Naylor Productions, at the time! But I reckon, that there is, no harm, whatsoever, in criticizing, anything, in my opinion, especially as I am, a part-time Drama student, I do tend, to look, for faults, to a certain extent, anyway! I just cannot, help myself, where that, is concerned, anyhow! And when, you have appeared, in Productions, yourself, you do tend, to tear it, apart, afterwards, anyway! But then again, there is always, a correct way, of going about, criticizing things, and I will always be as courteous, with my criticisms, with regard to Red Dwarf VII, as it is possible, for me, to do so, with regard to the cast and creators anyway, especially, as I know only too well, what pressures, they have got to put up with, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day!

The points in question being, in short, with regard to Red Dwarf Series VII, were: I was basically unhappy with the new single camera technology. What was the point in making a thirty minute comedy series, look like something out of Star Wars?! But I did feel, that the new single camera technology, did work a lot better on exterior scenes, especially where Tikka To Ride was concerned, and I certainly did feel, that Gunmen Of The Apocalypse: Episode III, Red Dwarf VI, could have used that new single camera technology, especially where the exterior footage, was concerned! I also didn't like the way, that Starbug, has been filmed. It looked far too cartoony and blurry, and the speed of the bug, certainly made you jump at times! Even though the new single camera technology, certainly works on the modern Star Trek series, I certainly feel, that the techniques, that were used, needed to be developed that little bit more, before they think of using that, for Red Dwarf VIII again! I preferred the old shots, they were just as good, but if the creators don't try these things, you would never know would you?! And even though I liked the planets, that they went past in the bug, I did feel, that there were far too many of them, at times! I also thought, that it was desparately lacking in humour. I could NOT stand Kryten's jealousy! Lister looked too clean, and the Cat was hardly in it! And as for Rimmer?! Admittedly, I did think that Chloe Annett, was a welcome addition to the team, and even though I have never liked the character Kochanski, I did feel, that she was a hundred times better, than Clare Grogan, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! And the fact, that she had been to Drama School as a full-time student, did warm me to her, a great deal! And in all honesty, I didn't think Series VII, would be as good as the other six series, of Red Dwarf, anyway, to a certain extent, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! In fact, I didn't expect it to be as good, in all honesty! But I must say, that I was rather disappointed with it, and I did feel, that there were a lot of unexplained aspects to it. But that said, I did think that it did have its moments, from time to time, and my favourite episodes from Red Dwarf VII, were Tikka To Ride: Episode I, Blue: Episode V and Beyond A Joke: Episode VI, which are a lot more closer to the older episodes of Red Dwarf! And I really do feel in all honesty, that now, that the cast of Red Dwarf have got back into their parts, once again, that Series VIII, will be a lot better, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! But nobody can deny that it has been criticised, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! I did ask one or two people at the convention, and they did say, that they didn't think it was as good, as the other six series of Red Dwarf, but they also informed me, that they felt that Series VII, is a lot deeper, than the other six series of Red Dwarf, and that you need time to get into it, which I feel is quite true, in all honesty, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! And I had also discovered, that Red Dwarf VI was criticised quite a lot, for not being set on Starbug, as apposed to Red Dwarf! And in all honesty, I was quite disappointed with Red Dwarf VI, when I saw it, the first time, round, during the Autumn of 1994! But I honestly do feel, that in the case of Red Dwarf VII, that the Fans will warm to it, eventually. And a family whom we spoke to, at the Convention, informed us, that they didn't think it was as good, as the other six series of Red Dwarf. Quite surprisingly however, they informed me and Paul, that they were actually part of the studio audience, when Red Dwarf VII was videotaped last October! And they informed us, that Chris Barrie, was in the audience, and that they didn't recognise him at first, because he was wearing a long coat, and a cap, and that he had got one of his Dogs, with him! But with regard to the unedited episode, that we saw of Red Dwarf VII: Tikka To Ride, Episode I, which is presented by Robert Llewellyn as Kryten, I will do my best to review it, as briefly as I possibly can. The opening scene is Starbug, going round a planets rings, which is loosely based on Saturn, and they are making a pretty bad job, of going round it, as well, which is quite amusing! In all honesty, I didn't think that the start to it, was that much better, but when they are all in the cockpit, Lister, Cat and Rimmer, have quite a long conversation, where Lister is going on about an old girlfriend, Rimmer is being sarcastic, and the Cat, certainly has a lot more to say! So, there is a marked improvement to the episode, already! They discover that the dead man, who went by the name of Eric White, that they cook, for supper is a vegetarian, and was in charge of an anti-smoking league! Lister, while swigging from a whisky bottle, has an intellectual discussion, about the time drive, when they are sitting around the fire. They make fun of the card game, that they are playing, but after Lister gets beaten up by the boyz, you discover, that, that is not the real ending of that episode! Back on Starbug, Rimmer, has decided to test the voltage metre, but why use a gauge, when you can use a certain mechanoids eyes?! Lister, was determined to have his curries, and he reasoned it out with Rimmer, that they hadn't needed to go back in time, after all, and all Lister has to do now, is go forward in time and bring the curries back to Starbug! It is as simple as that! Rimmer objects, but Lister is determined to have his way, as usual, and he goes back in time, and he comes back, with curry supplies and all. Rimmer is still determined to get the better of him though, and he gets his revenge, on Lister, by pretending that he does not know, what a certain switch has been used for, in the past, and as they are walking through the corridors of Starbug, Rimmer goes through a door, and it suddenly closes, on Lister, before he can get through it! Rimmer smiles menacingly, as he presses another switch, and through the window of the door, Lister looks rather panic stricken, and so he should, when you see, the exterior shot of Starbug, separating, from it's other half, and you can see the other half, with Rimmer going one way, and the other half with Lister, going the opposite way, but Lister isn't too disconcerted, as he has a very good curry supply, to keep him going, until they can get Starbug back together. In other words, Lister is in his element! The original ending of Tikka To Ride, was so good, it got a round of applause! In my general opinion, I didn't think that this episode in question, was that much better, but I did feel, that as it was extended by an extra ten minutes, it made the single camera technology work a lot better, and so it should, because it had suddenly turned into, a very short film of Red Dwarf! But the most important thing of all is, that the extra footage, explained the episode, a lot better, especially as it was quite a deep episode, and it made it look more rounded! And more importantly than that, the Cat and Rimmer, were in it, a lot more, which had been the weakest point of Series VII, anyway! All I can do, is emphasise the point, that it is far more worthwhile, to get the extended videos of Series VII, rather than watch it, on BBC2! As far as I am concerned, I really do feel, that the BBC, have really missed the boat, by not showing the full version of  Red Dwarf VII! And not only that, they have also cheated the fans, by depriving them of the extra ten minutes, of all of the eight episodes of Red Dwarf VII! And not only that, they have also cheated themselves, into the bargain!

Doug was also asked about The Ten Percenters, but there isn't going to be another series, of that, for the time being, as they are very busy, where Red Dwarf VIII is concerned, but he mentioned, that he had enjoyed writing it along with Rob Grant, at the time. So, a new series of that, isn't entirely out of the question! Somebody mentioned, Spitting Image, and asked him if he remembered The Chicken Song! Doug jokingly said, that he didn't, but a few people in the audience, did, and they obligingly sang a few verses! I did have it on tape myself, for a time, as I liked the song at the time, but I will just have to try and obtain, another recording of it, again, one day!

Additional: With regard to the Red Dwarf Remastered videos, I have recently discovered, that on the original opening theme music, which covers Series I to II, you will actually see Craig Charles as Lister, doing his PD (Punishment Detail or Paint Duty) in his Space suit! And with regard to the special effects, the Skutters, will be moving very fast, up and down the corridors!

So, once Doug's questions and answers session, were over, it was time, for:

Danny John-Jules:

Danny came on stage to a round of applause, and a photo session! The main highlight of his hour session, was, him having a meal on stage, and that meal, was: Wait for it: Fish! I had managed to speak to Danny in the corridor, just before he went on stage, and I was able to thank him, for publishing my work, via his Fan Club's, Fanzine, but if you are reading this, Danny, thanks for publishing my work, over the past twelve months, once again! I did manage to see Danny on several occasions, during the convention, and even though, he wasn't able to say more than Hello, because he was very busy, it was nice, to see him, mingling very well with the fans, and Paul even saw him doing a dance session, with some girls in Reception!

Danny was asked, which was his favourite Red Dwarf episode, and his answer to this, had to be: Gunmen Of The Apocalypse: Episode III, Red Dwarf VI, especially as he had loved playing The Riviera Kid! And even though the brief dance steps had looked easy, to one and all, they were in fact Flamenco based, and they weren't as easy, as they looked, because Danny had had to get the timing of those steps, in question, exactly right!

I had asked Danny, about the episode in Series VII, which they were originally going to use, about the day in the life of the Cat, which they had decided to drop at the last minute. I had been looking forward to seeing that myself, and I was later to discover, that it was a question of the Cat, having sex or die! Danny told me, that they had had to drop that episode, because it would have been far too expensive to make! Especially with regard to all the suits, that the Cat, would have had to wear! And that was why, they had done Duct Soup, instead, which I hadn't liked very much, and in my own opinion, it is the worst Red Dwarf episode ever made, since Confidence and Paranoia: Episode V, Red Dwarf I! But I have to admit, that it did have it's moments, especially when the Gelf's came to dinner, and Lister reminisced about appearing stark bollock naked, on the stage, when The Bootle Amateur Dramatics Society, had put on their play: The Importance Of Being Earnest!

I asked Danny, if he was appearing in any more Musicals, and he said, that he had recently, performed, a Musical at The Playhouse in Derby, called The Grapevine, which had been, a Celebration of Soul Music. Now, I had received an advertising pamphlet, via Danny's Fan club, about that, but we didn't go and see it. But I would have liked to have seen The Grapevine, but we'd got that much on, at the time, and Derby is a little bit too far, for us. But I did see Danny's musical promoted, quite by chance, on a Saturday afternoon, via some Arts programme, on ITV, and they interviewed Danny! It looked like a very interesting production, indeed! And if Danny does come to The Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton, one day, I promise, that I will go and see him!

Danny had also mentioned, that he had worked, on a Musical, with Michael Crawford, who is very well-known, around the World, as: Frank Spencer, on the former: BBC1: Sitcom: Some Mothers do ‘Ave ‘Em. Unfortunately however, nobody, apart from me, and my husband: Paul, had seemed, to have heard, of Michael Crawford, who is very well-known, around the World, as: Frank Spencer, on the former: BBC1: Sitcom: Some Mothers do ‘Ave ‘Em, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, when it had actually come down to it, at the end of the day!

Danny had been asked, what was, his Favourite Episode, from: Red Dwarf VII, which was: Beyond a Joke: Episode VI!

Danny was asked, about how he got on with Chloe Annett, and he said, that he had got on great with her, and that he thought, that she had coped with joining the team, very well, and that she had paid good attention, to the advice, that he had had to give her, at the time, and he thought, that she had fitted in very well, where joining the team, was concerned!

Danny was asked, if he liked clothes, and he said, that he had a lot of them, but they weren't like the Cat's wardrobe, and that they were more of a casual nature, because he likes to be comfortable, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day!

Danny was asked, if he likes cats, and he said, that he does, and that, he did, have a Cat, which I remembered him, going on about, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but sadly, it is no longer, with us.

Danny was asked to do an impression of Duane Dibbley, which he quite willingly obliged to! And in the meantime, he also made fun of the Vicar of Dibbley! But Danny hadn't got the teeth! And therefore, he had to use the chips on his plate instead! It didn't quite work, but it was very funny to watch, nevertheless!

Danny was asked by Val the Dancer, how much did he weigh, without clothes?! Well, I won't go into that!

With regard to Danny's other projects, especially with regard to Maid Marian And Her Merry Men, he was asked by one of the attendees, whether he had enjoyed working on it, at the time, and Danny said that he had enjoyed it, but he sure hadn't enjoyed working with the flies and the mud, as one would quite naturally, expect!

Now, I am a bit sketchy, with regard to Danny's questions and answers session, and as a lot of the questions were asked of him, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, I am a little bit thin on material, but anyone who comes across this report, will discover that Danny, will crop up from time to time, so you're not missing out on anything, I can assure you!

So, now that, Danny's questions and answers session, was concluded, it was High Time, for: Red Dwarf's Newest Recruit:

Chloe Annett:

Before she came on, you could see Chloe, from the side of the room. I didn't recognise her, at first, but my husband did! But I had to admit, that I had noticed her, and I thought that there was this young woman, standing at the side, who in my opinion, seemed to stand out from the crowd! I had to admit, that it is a lot easier to recognise, the other Red Dwarf cast members, as they are more easier to familiarize, oneself with! But then again, everybody is used to seeing them over a period of nine years! But I did think, that there was something about Chloe, that made her seem rather different from Kochanski! But she will actually explain that, to everybody, all in good time!

Now, Chloe had seemed, to have, a very warm personality, indeed, which had made her, come across, very well, to everybody concerned, considering it had been, her very first, ever: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention!

She was asked, how she felt, about replacing Clare Grogan (C.P. Grogan), and she had, to admit, that she didn't think, that she, had been, very good, in her time! And, I had to admit, that Paul and I, had agreed, with her, on that, one hundred percent! But I did feel in all honesty, that Clare Grogan did have her moments on Red Dwarf, with regard to being Rimmer, inside Kochanski's body, in Balance Of Power: Episode III, Red Dwarf  I! And she did come across, rather well, in Stasis Leak: Episode IV, Red Dwarf II, but other than that, I didn't really take to her, in later Red Dwarf episodes! And I did actually prefer her replacements: Suzanne Rhatigan and Natasha Hille in Camille: Episode I, Red Dwarf IV and Back To Reality: Episode VI, Red Dwarf V! I asked a few people at the convention, if they preferred Chloe to Clare, and the majority, whom I spoke to, did prefer Chloe Annett to Clare Grogan, but they had to admit, that Clare Grogan had done her best at the time, and at the time, she had suited her purpose, as a romantic icon to Lister, but they honestly, didn't think, that she would have come over as well, as Chloe had done in Series VII! Not only that, Clare Grogan, has more or less drifted away from acting, anyway, these days, but I have to admit, that I have got great respect for her as a presenter and singer (I remember her from her Altered Images days), which I feel that she is more suited to, and I did think, when I saw her on the Shooting Stars Christmas edition, that she had changed an awful lot, since her Red Dwarf days, and that Chloe, was far more suitable for the part, anyway, especially as she is far more sophisticated and far more glamorous, than Clare Grogan, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! But that said, I personally felt, that Clare Grogan did put her all into the part, at the time, and even though I do appreciate, that there are some Red Dwarf fans out there, who would like to see her come back, but I really don't think that she would be right for the part now, even though I do think that she has got some kind of a rapport, where her acting is concerned, especially as Susan in 'Gregorys Girl', but I really don't think that she is suitable as Kochanski, on a long term basis! And I have heard it said, that she could no longer commit herself to Red Dwarf, anyway, as she has so many other commitments, with regard to her presenting a music show on MTV, and as she has recently acquired a part on 'Eastenders', I think that it would be too much for her now, but I wish her the very best of luck, where her new dimension to her acting career, is concerned, especially as she will be working with Paul Bradley, who played Chen, in Balance Of Power: Episode III, Red Dwarf I! And I don't know, if any of the fans are aware of it, but he plays Nigel, in Eastenders! I have seen him myself, on Eastenders, once or twice, over the years, but it was Paul who recognised him, because he has changed quite a bit, since his Red Dwarf days!

Chloe was asked, did she get on well with the cast, and was it true, that she had had a tantrum?! This question was asked of Chloe, because there had been one or two rumours, which I'm not really inclined to believe, where that was concerned, anyhow! Chloe laughed at this, and she said, that it wasn't true, even though, there had been one or two tense moments, as Series VII had been rather hard to film, especially with regard, to the new single camera technology, and the hours had been a lot longer, than usual, for everybody, due to a lot of last minute re-writes, and she had got on very well with Danny, anyhow! I had heard about that myself, because I read an interview, which Chloe had done for Starburst, and she had mentioned, how well she had got on with everybody, especially Danny! I have heard myself how hard Red Dwarf is to film, anyway, especially, with all of the technical work, that is involved, with a series like that, and Series VII, was exceptional, where that was concerned, anyhow! But I do think, that Series VIII, will be a lot easier, to work on, now that everybody has got used to the new style of filming. But then again, they are going to be working with a live audience, from what Doug said, so that will mean, that they will have to readjust, yet again! But I have also heard, that Red Dwarf, is a very hard production, to work on, at the best of times! But from what I have gathered, it is also a very challenging production to work on as well! But I can understand only too well, especially as I act myself, if tempers do get a bit fraught from time to time!

With regard to the man in question, being mentioned, Danny stayed on the stage! And he was with Chloe, for most of her questions and answers session, which was an additional bonus!

To start off, with, Chloe and Danny, had been asked, about their opinion, of the new Fifty pence coin, and they, had both, said, that they, could not, see the point of it, really!

There was a very good reason, why Chloe had got on so well with Danny. Before she had trained as an actress, she had also trained as a dancer! Which certainly came as quite a surprise to me! I don't know what kind of dancing she specialized in, but she said, that she found it very hard to get on, in the Dance world, which I believe, is even harder to get into, than the acting world! But as she liked mixing with artistes, Chloe decided to go into acting instead. She was asked by a Lady, in the audience, if she had been to Drama School, and Chloe said, that she had trained at The Mountview Theatre School. The lady said, that she had heard of that Drama School. I knew that she had been to Drama School, via the Starburst interview, and as I act myself only on a part time basis, I had heard of The Mountview Theatre School, and from what I have heard of it, over the years, it is a very good Drama School, and I had to admit, that did warm me to Chloe, to discover, that she had done Shakespeare, and that she had enjoyed it at the time. I also thought that I had recognised her, via her photo sessions, over the years, but I just couldn't place her! But it was comforting to know, that Grant/Naylor, had acquired a professional actress, rather than have some unknown person, come into the part. And to be fair to Chloe, I did notice in that interview, that she was worried, how the Fans, might react to her, taking over a part, that had been well-established by somebody else, over the years. And she had stated, that she would just see how it goes, for the time being, which I thought, was a very admirable comment, in my opinion! I also think that Chloe truly is Kochanski, and she should have been in it, right from the very start! Now, I don't mean to knock Clare Grogan, once more, but in all honesty, I really don't want her to come back!

Chloe had reminded us, of the Telephone conversation, which she had made, via Danny's Mobile Phone, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, which we had not, attended, last year. But the Message, that she had made, in question, to everybody, at the time, which I have seen, quoted, in several: Red Dwarf Interviews, in the various Sci-Fi magazines, had been: - "Hi, my name is Chloe Annett, and I will be, the new Kochanski, in Series VII, which will be shown, in January, next year. I hope you like me!". I believe, that Chloe, did attend, a Photo Session, at the Red Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, along with Craig, Danny and Robert (who couldn't stay on, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, in the end, because his girlfriend: Judy Pascoe, who had starred, as: Camille, in Camille: Episode I, Red Dwarf IV, had been due, to give birth, to their second child, at any moment!), and Chloe, had not, been able, to attend, that particular Convention, in question, because she, had been due, to start filming, on: Crime Traveller, that very same weekend, which had given, everybody a brief glimpse, of her, anyway! But I have to admit, that I had been, quite impressed, with the Photo Session, at the Red Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, along with Craig, Danny and Robert (who couldn't stay on, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, in the end, because his girlfriend: Judy Pascoe, who had starred, as: Camille, in Camille: Episode I, Red Dwarf IV, had been due, to give birth, to their second child, at any moment!), and Chloe, had not, been able, to attend, that particular Convention, in question, because she, had been due, to start filming, on: Crime Traveller, that very same weekend, which had given, everybody a brief glimpse, of her, anyway!

Chloe had explained, that her hair, had been, very dark, when she, had appeared, as Kochanski, in Red Dwarf VII, because she had, bought one, of those, wash in, and wash out, hair colours, and in, her case, it had not, washed out! And therefore, she was stuck with the colour, for Series VII, and that her real hair colour, is ash blonde! But I liked her hair colour in Series VII, and I thought that it enhanced her character, a bit more! But that did explain, why I didn't recognize her right away! And Chloe also went on to explain, that her hairstyle, had got quite a wavy look, because she had to have a microphone, attached to her head, which was fairly uncomfortable, to say the very least! But she managed, somehow! But I didn't notice, where that was concerned, anyhow! And I thought, that her hair, was meant to look, like that, anyhow!

But Chloe had also explained, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Red Dwarf 1997 Convention, that her natural hair colour is ash blonde, and that she had washed her hair, just before Red Dwarf VII went into production, with a very dark wash in and wash out colour, for a party with some friends, just before Red Dwarf VII, went into Production, and no matter how she tried, she just couldn't wash, the dark hair colour out! She had stated, that the Hairdresser, couldn't do anything with her hair, apart from putting it in a bun and slicking it back, but I felt, that her hair looked very effective, when she was on Red Dwarf VII, and that it really did make her character stand out, that little bit more, which had given, Kochanski, a rather Classy image, and it had made, her look, very glamorous, indeed! And Chloe, had also claimed, that her own friends, didn't recognise her, when she was in: Red Dwarf VII! But when the dark wash in hair colour eventually washed out, Kochanski was able to have her hair down, once again! And Chloe Annett's natural hair colour is very similar to C.P (Clare) Grogan's (the original Kochanski), and that is how she got the part, because Chloe Annett was the only actress, who had auditioned for the part, who had a very similar resemblance to the original Kochanski, even though it isn't a very obvious resemblance to the original Kochanski, anyhow. But fans of Crime Traveller will also note, that the character of  Holly Turner, played by Chloe Annett ('s), hair colour, including the length of her hair, was more or less like it is, from the Red Dwarf Tenth Anniversary spoof: Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg, onwards, which was a send up of Can't Cook, Won't Cook, which featured Ainsley Harriot as himself, especially as he originally starred as the Gelf Chief in Emohawk - Polymorph II: Episode IV, Red Dwarf VI. For Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg, Kochanski wore a cotton version of her red PVC uniform, but it had looked very dowdy, indeed, and it was nowhere near as glamorous, as the red PVC uniform, that she had worn, during Red Dwarf VII, and that was probably why, Doug Naylor had revamped Kochanski's image, for Red Dwarf VIII, anyhow! And please bear in mind, that not everybody has seen every single series of Red Dwarf or has got every copy on video of Red Dwarf available, like the avid fans, and I have also discovered, that Red Dwarf VIII attracted a new generation of young viewers, who hadn't seen a series of Red Dwarf, in their lives, and therefore, Red Dwarf was completely new to them! And I have also discovered, that now Rimmer was back for the the whole of the eighth series of Red Dwarf, there was no need for Kochanski to be so dominant and so bitchy, towards the Dwarfer's like she had been for Red Dwarf VII. And therefore, it was deemed necessary for Kochanski to have more of a background role for Red Dwarf VIII! But that said, I did feel, that Kochanski was a lot better, in Red Dwarf VIII, than I thought she would be, and I felt, that Chloe handled her background role, very well, indeed! And it also seemed, that she was more closer to the Kochanski in Red Dwarf I and II played by Clare Grogan, only she was a lot more defined, and as Lister was still crazy about her, she was back to been a dream icon, once again, especially as he got separated from her, such a lot, in this series, and not only that, she was also a lot more closer, to the Kochanski in Red Dwarf: The Last Human by Doug Naylor. With regard to Kochanski's image, she only wore the black 'T' shirt and khaki clothes for Back In The Red I to III, Episodes I, II and III and Only The Good: Episode VIII, Red Dwarf VIII, and apart from her grey uniform, which also consisted of trousers, which she also wore for Back In The Red I to III, which incidentally, was by far, a much better uniform, than the one, which Clare Grogan had worn for Red Dwarf I to II, even though Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, did give her, a sort of action girl image for Psirens: Episode I, Red Dwarf VI. But for Red Dwarf VIII, Kochanski was mainly confined to her lilac prison uniform, like Rimmer, Lister, the Cat and Kryten, with the exception, however, of Pete I and Pete II: Episodes VI and VII, Red Dwarf VIII, where she did wear a red halter top (and just plain white trousers, complete with a green sash, which she had also utilized for The Red Dwarf Children In Need sketch), which was very loosely based, on the red dress, that Kochanski had worn in Duct Soup: Episode IV, Red Dwarf VII, which Lister had given her, as an advance birthday present. And Kochanski also wore, her red halter top and white trousers, complete with a green sash, which she had also utilized for The Red Dwarf Children In Need sketch. And that was the only time in Red Dwarf VIII, where her image closely resembled the Kochanski, in Red Dwarf VII! And as for the Cat and Kryten, they were basically still the same, where their costumes, were concerned. Cat was clad in his black and white zebra suit, and Kryten, was Kryten!

Chloe, had been, asked about, her very tight, red PVC vinyl outfit, which she, had worn, for: Red Dwarf VII, by one, of the men, naturally! They had seemed to take to her immediately, and I have since wondered, if Clare Grogan, would have had, quite the same response! Seriously though, Chloe stated, that her red PVC outfits, had been a bit uncomfortable, because they were very tight, but again, she managed somehow! And I have also worked out, that her long dress in Jane Austen World in Beyond A Joke: Episode VI, Red Dwarf VII, would probably have been just as uncomfortable, because of it been a very hot day, when they filmed it, at the time, and not only that, period costumes are perfectly alright to walk about in, when you do your moves, but afterwards, they can be nothing more of a hindrance, when you have got to move about, ordinarily, which I know from my experience of Amateur Dramatics, when I played Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington! I also had to help move the scenery, in that long dress, between scenes, and I kept tripping over my costume, and in the end, I had to be relieved, from that duty, for my own safety, more than anything! And so I know, exactly how Chloe feels, about wearing tight costumes! But Chloe also went on to state, that her costumes would be made out of cotton for Red Dwarf VIII, because the Wardrobe Department, felt, that it would be far more feasible, next time, for her, where that was concerned, anyhow!

One of the men also asked if Chloe was auctioning, off her bedroom! I can't remember her response to that one!

Chloe was asked if she enjoyed working with Chris Barrie, even though she had only truly worked with him on Ouroboros: Episode III, Red Dwarf VII, but she said, that she had enjoyed working with him, on that episode, at the time, which she said will be very good experience, for Series VIII!

Chloe was asked if she had enjoyed punching Lister in Epideme: Episode VII, Red Dwarf VII, and she said, that she had loved it! I had loved seeing him punched by her, as well! It was really quite effective!

Chloe and Danny were asked, what was the most dangerous aspect of Series VII. Danny stated that it had got to be the explosion, that had been used in Beyond A Joke: Episode VI! Apparently, the explosion had been heard over a ten mile radius! And if anybody had lit a cigarette, then they would all have been, in quite a bit of trouble!

Chloe was asked, how she had coped, with Kryten being so mean to Kochanski, and she said, that it had been very trying, and great fun to do, but there were times, when she would have liked Kochanski, to see him, get his comeuppance!

I had decided, to ask Chloe, about her other projects, and would, she mind, being asked, a non Red Dwarf related question? She said, that she didn't mind, and I had informed her, that I had heard, that she, had worked, with Norman Wisdom, on his most recent Film: Double X: The Name Of The Game (1992), and that, she had really enjoyed, working with that man, of such Comic Genius, whom we had been, most privileged, to see Live, at Dudley Town Hall, Dudley, West Midlands, the week before, we had been, to see: Craig Charles: Live On Earth Show, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire.

And Chloe, had asked me, where I was from, because she hadn't, been asked, about that, before! But that said, however, Chloe had said, that it had been, a wonderful experience, to work, with Norman, and he, had played, her Dad! I have to admit, that I haven't seen, Norman Wisdom’s most recent Film: Double X: The Name Of The Game (1992), but if, it comes, on again, I promise, that I will definitely, have a look at it!

Chloe was also asked, if she had enjoyed, working on: Crime Traveller. I hadn't followed the series myself, but I had seen the first two episodes, and I honestly did feel, that Chloe's portrayal of Holly Turner, was very good, and a world away, from Kochanski! I liked the episode, where Mary Tamm, played her Aunt Mary! Mary Tamm, of course, is fairly well-known, for appearing on: Brookside. I can't remember, the name, of her Character, I think, that she had been, a Widowed MP's Wife? But more importantly than that, Mary Tamm, is also fairly well-known, for her appearance, as a very glamorous assistant, called Romana I, to Dr Who, played by the late Jon Pertwee, so she does indeed, have her very own, Science Fiction connections, as well! Paul and I, had liked her, in the Film: Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?, as Terry's Finnish Girlfriend: Christina. Ironically, Mary Tamm, is Estonian born, and I believe, that the Estonian language, is closely related, to the Finnish language! So, it must have been a wonderful experience for Chloe, to have worked with, such a very well-established actress! And there was Michael French, whom I vaguely remember, as "Wicksy", in Eastenders, and the very well-known, ex Brookside actress, Sue Johnson!

Unfortunately however, Crime Traveller, was axed, after just one series, which was a great shame, really, which truly goes to show, that the BBC, doesn't appreciate Science Fiction, and it would have been nice, for Chloe to have had a fairly successful project, outside Red Dwarf, but it just wasn't to be. However, I think it may be more appreciated abroad, especially in the States! Maybe time will tell, anyway!

A question, that I just had to ask, Chloe and Danny was: "Do you like Jane Austen?!". Chloe's response to this, was: "Are you asking me?!". And my response to that, was: "I'm asking both of you!". Now my husband thought that Chloe said that she hadn't actually read Jane Austen! Which came as quite a surprise, as I have read five of her novels, myself! I have read Pride and Prejudice (which I think is a bit over rated, actually!) Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Northanger Abbey accompanied by Lady Susan/The Watsons and Sandition and her unfinished novel: Persuasion. Danny's answer to this was: "I never met her! In my day, I used to love reading The Beano and The Topper!". So, there you have it!

Chloe was also asked, whether she would be interested in writing a book. Chloe stated that was something, that she would like to do, one day, but not at this point in time, anyhow.

At that point, in time, however, Chloe's questions and answers session, had ended. But Chloe, will definitely, feature, in this review, again, that you can, be sure of!

So, without any further ado, it was time, for the man of the moment:

Chris Barrie!

Before Chris, had made, his Grand Entrance, I had been, quite surprised, to discover, via the Fans, that the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, had been, his very first ever: Red Dwarf Convention! I had naturally assumed, that Chris had done, other Red Dwarf Conventions in the States, like Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn, had done, over the years, but that just wasn't the case! He had been that overloaded with work, over the years, that he had just not been able to commit himself, to any Red Dwarf Convention, whatsoever, and today, was going to be his big test, and in front of five hundred people!

Chris made his entrance, and I had to admit, that he did look rather dashing in his suit, considering the photo calls, that he had, the moment, that he was up on stage! After everything had quietened down a little bit, Chris said that he awaited our questions, with pleasure, but only if you were considerate enough to put your hand up, and he stated, that he would try to answer every single question, if that were possible, in his alloted slot! But I certainly had to admit, that he more or less succeeded, where that was concerned, and even I was able to ask him, one or two questions, which was certainly far more, than I expected!

Chris was asked a very important question: “Why did you leave Red Dwarf?” And Chris, had answered, that question: "I left Red Dwarf for all sorts of reasons really. I was a bit tired, frankly. I know it sounds rather wimpish, but I was. And I genuinely had a problem with the schedule, 'cause I was doing that extremely memorable thing, called: 'Get Fit With Gordon Brittas' recently, and that little ten minute programme, clashed with Red Dwarf. And y'know, I finished something else - I wasn't ready for what can be quite a gruelling schedule".

Chris was asked to talk about how he first started with Red Dwarf, how he expected it to turn out originally, and how he hoped it would go. What were his first impressions of the rest of the crew? "First of all, Norman I knew, was on it, as Holly, the ship's computer. And then I knew that Danny was on board, but I'd never met him before; I knew Norman well, from the Comedy Store days and he was a good fun character. I knew Rob and Doug, of course, from Spitting Image and The Jasper Carrott show, but Danny was an unknown quantity... and I knew Craig from Wogan and his appearances, doing his stand up performance poetry stuff. So, they were just performers, like me, as opposed to actors with a proper trained background... so, it was just a collection of people that, in terms of the actual cast, that I was excited about working with".

When we first started doing the series, I didn't really know what to make of it; I just thought: - 'Someone, somewhere is gonna like this', because, I mean, I always had faith in Rob and Doug's scripts and the idea of Red Dwarf. I'd heard, when we used to do Son of Cliche', on the radio, that there was something brewing, but I didn't know exactly what, and I didn't know if I would ever be a part of it. In fact, I was never going to be part of it; I think Alfred Molina, was gonna do my job, at instead! That's what made my career, y'know, kicked it off, nicely!".

One of the questions, Chris had been asked, was: What is your Favourite Red Dwarf Episode? Chris's answer to this, had been: Playing one point (I believe Alfred Molina, actually auditioned for Lister?!), but, thank God, they decided, to go, with Smeghead here: Ace Rimmer in Dimension Jump: Episode V, Red Dwarf IV, as one, would expect, in all honesty!

From then on, Chris referred to Rimmer, as 'Smeghead' and Ace as 'Ace', so you could differentiate, between the two. He had really enjoyed playing the character first time round, even though the wig, had been a little bit hard to handle, at times, and the rest of the cast, had really had a great time, and a good laugh into the bargain, as well! However, Chris mentioned, that he wouldn't like to play Ace all the time, because at the end of the day, he is well, er rather straight you know, and when I mean straight, I mean straight in terms of comic mileage! Seriously though, Chris went on to say, that playing Ace is more than a welcome tonic, after playing Smeghead! And when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day, Rimmer is his original character, and Ace, is from another dimension, etcetera. And if Ace was there, all the time, Chris went on to say, that he suspected, that it wouldn't be as funny, with the other characters. It would be: (Kryten voice) 'Oh sir, you're wonderful, sir'... I happen to agree with Chris myself, where the character of Ace is concerned, and even though I have his character in my own Alternative Red Dwarf story, I have no intention, of having Ace Rimmer, as a regular, on the Dwarf! In fact, he never appears on the Dwarf! And he is called Argon, because he is Argana's Brother, so he is never actually referred to as Ace! But you can tell, that he really is Ace, if you look at the character, closely enough!

Chris was asked: How did his "H" stay on? With sticky tape, apparently! And from time to time, it does fall off! For example: See an out take from Marooned, on The Smeg Outs video, where Chris mentions, that his "H" has fallen off! And Robert Llewellyn mentions in his book: The Man In The Rubber Mask, that the Make-Up people, attach Rimmer's "H" on his forehead, with sticky tape!

Chris was asked, if he had thought, when Red Dwarf, first started, whether he thought it would become so popular, as it is today, and in all honesty, he thought that it wouldn't, because of the lower budget, and that they would only do two series, at the very least, but the BBC, did re-commission, a third, because it did attract a cult following, after: Parallel Universe: Episode VI, Red Dwarf II, and I do believe, that: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club, was in the process of being set up, because of this! So, you can never really tell, with these things! But I do know, that Grant Naylor Productions, had to do a serious review, of it, where the budget was concerned, but that serious review, did pay off in the end!

Chris had entertained us, with his impressions, from time to time, during his questions and answers session, and we, had been, really pleased, when he had performed, our Favourite: His Kenneth Williams impression: "Oh Matron!", which is featured, on: The Smeg Ups video, along with, his Lester Piggott impression! Chris had also, got a round of applause, after he had performed, his: Gordon Brittas impression! Now, I have to admit, that we are not fans of The Brittas Empire, but we think it has got, it's moments, from time to time, and we have got one particular episode, of: The Brittas Empire, on video, which we had, decided to keep. It was the one, when it had been: Carol's Birthday, and the Staff, had had, to pretend, that they, had all taken, Carol, to: The Trocaderos Restaurant, in London, when they hadn't, really, because they, had been, covering up, for her illicit affair, with John the Lawyer, and it, had caused, that much chaos, we had been, in complete, and utter, hysterics!

Chris had been, asked about, what was, his Favourite: Red Dwarf VII Episode?, which had got to be Blue: Episode V, of course! He was asked to sing the Rimmer song! Chris had to confess, that he hadn't actually sung it! He had been miming to it all along, which surprised me! Howard Goodhall, Red Dwarf's main music man, had actually done the vocals! But to give Chris his due, he sang it for us, as best, as he could, but he couldn't remember the words, very well, but the Red Dwarf Fans, soon made up, for it! Chris also informed us, that the Rimmer song, had actually been a couple of verses longer, which we will soon be able to witness, once they bring out the whole, of: Red Dwarf VII, on the Extended Videos! I am really hoping, that they will release, every Episode, of: Red Dwarf VII Extended on Video, as soon as possible, I really am!

Chris was asked a number of important questions, with regard, to: Red Dwarf VII. Firstly: Did you miss working on the whole series? His answer to that, was yes. Secondly: How did you get on with Chloe Annett, when you worked on Ouroboros: Episode III, Red Dwarf VII, and how did you feel about her stepping into your shoes, more or less, for the rest of the series? Chris's answers to that, were: "Yes, I got on with her great". Chris went on to say, that he had great respect for Chloe, and he thought that that she handled her part very well, and that he was really looking forward to working with her, on: Red Dwarf VIII, and naturally, the forthcoming: Red Dwarf Movie! Chris also went on to mention that he had got to know Chloe pretty well, because she had come in for wardrobe fittings, make-up tests, and all that business, while he was working on those three episodes, so it was all pretty good groundwork, for: Red Dwarf VIII!

Chris was asked, how he had coped with kissing Craig, and Chris said, that it had been great fun, a real laugh! But after they had finished, they drank a few whiskies, and went off to play, rugby! But seriously though, it had been rather hard to do. Chris went on to say that oral hygiene, had been uppermost in arms! (Craig impersonation) 'Well, I've gotta kiss Chris today, where's the toothbrush?!' (Normal voice). "No, I don't think he did that; I did, I was doing the Polo mints and extra strong mints all afternoon! The most extraordinary thing about that 'scene', if I were have to call it that, is the fact, that the whole studio, were walking around, for what seemed like a week, before going (Silly voice) 'I can't wait for that scene!' (Normal voice). And they were all going: 'Oh, so when do you kiss Craig, then?', and I thought, 'Oh, God, they're obsessed with this!'. What about the rest of the show?! The rest of the series - they were talking about this one scene! And, of course when, it happened, the thing I was thinking was, what is the reaction gonna be, when Ed says 'cut?!'. And of course, when he said 'cut', I mean, there was an extraordinary mixture of laughs, applause, more screams, shock, and, it possibly was Ed, I mean, I'm sure some witty person, sort of said, 'Well, we've gotta do that again, I'm afraid!! It was fine! We're both professionals. I hoped Craig enjoyed it, as much as I did!

Even though, Chris was only with the series for half of it, he still noticed all the changes in the standard of production. This was Chris's first experience of performing without a studio audience. Did he enjoy it? "In Red Dwarf's case, because there's been so many visual effects, so many technical developments over the years, I think it's much more suitable these days, to do it like a Film - rehearse; record - and then screen it in front of an audience. And I'm more comfortable doing that generally on: Red Dwarf, 'cause I think that's the way to go. In Red Dwarf V, and Red Dwarf VI, and to an extent... (I separate; I call them the Manchester shows and the Shepperton shows)... I think the Shepperton shows (Red Dwarf: IV-VII) became very 'visual effecty' and in many ways, I think it's much better, I'd of thought to rehearse; record... but, y'know, it took a few years to understand that and get the budget for it, of course. So, I really enjoyed working on the last show, and that was a chief factor', cause it was rehearse; record, and we had a really good team".

Chris had been, asked about, his brand new: Comedy Series: A Prince Among Men, where he plays: Gary Prince, who had been, a very popular, former: England International Footballer, and Star, who had, eventually become, a budding Entrepreneur! He was asked, if he had found doing the Scouse accent hard, and he said that it wasn't, because when you think about it, he mimics Lister, in several Red Dwarf episodes, and not only that, he has also, been Lister, on the following: Spoken Red Dwarf Novels: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, and Better Than Life by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor! So, that wasn't really a problem! I must confess that I haven't seen the series myself, but I have seen a couple of clips, from it, and I must admit, that I was quite impressed, with it! And, I have, also heard, that Gary Prince, has got, a downtrodden Wife: Lisel Prince, who is, very similar, to Helen Brittas (only she is German!), and he, is that greedy, for success, he gets, Blind Children, to attempt, Sky Diving, all because, he wants, to get, a Knighthood, via Her Majesty The Queen!

Chris was asked, if he was interested in writing a book, and to everyone's surprise, he said that he wasn't, even though he had great respect, for people, who do write books, especially, Rob Grant, Doug Naylor, Robert Llewellyn and Craig Charles! Chris had to confess, that he is very much an outdoor kind of guy, who likes nothing more, than taking, his dogs, for a walk, and playing, Football, etcetera. And he knows, that he would soon get bored, if he had to spend his time, sitting in front of a computer screen, day in and day out, but he admits that he has contributed new ideas to develop all the characters, that he has done, on the show, over the years.

Chris had also, been asked, if he would be, taking his: One Man Show, round the country, next year, but he had to confess, that he is fully booked up, with work commitments, for the time being, but if the opportunity, crops up again, he knows that he will definitely take advantage of it, once again!

With regard, to his time, on: Spitting Image (Grant Naylor Productions), Chris had mentioned, that he had, enjoyed working, on the Show, immensely, over the years, and as, I had watched it, when it, had first, been on, at the time, I had definitely, remembered, his name, on the credits! But that said, however, I have, to admit, that I do not remember, seeing him, on: Jasper Carrot! But I daresay, if I were, to see, them again, I would probably, recognise him! Chris had done, a variety, of Spitting Image Impersonations, for us, from: Ronald Reagen, and George Bush, and of course, Jack Nicholson! I had liked him, playing: Ronald Reagen, when they had, been making fun, of the Presidential Elections, at the time, and he had, actually asked, his Campaign Manager - "Who is this, er Ronald Ray again?!". And the answer, to that, had been - "That's you, Sir!". My Parents and I, had been, in absolute hysterics, when we, had first seen, that!

Chris went on, to inform, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, about his career, outside: Red Dwarf, and that he had never done Shakespeare at School, because the School he had gone to, hadn't got many facilities, where that was concerned, and as his family, were Army people, they had been on the move a lot, and when you kept travelling from School to School, it is a little bit tricky to keep up with things, where that is concerned! But Chris, had gone on, to inform everybody, that he was, genuinely, interested in, Shakespeare. But that said, however, Chris had, to confess, that he wouldn't want, to appear, in any Shakespearean Productions, himself, even though, he had got, great respect, for the actors, who did, of course! And, when the opportunity, had come along, for him, to play: Hamlet, Chris had thought, that he had, been asked, to do, a Voice Over, for the Hamlet Cigar Commercial!

The questions, that I did ask Chris, were also in relation to his acting pursuits, outside Red Dwarf, and the questions, that I asked him were: "I know that you didn't do Shakespeare, but I know that you worked at The Comedy Store in London, but would you have liked to have done some plays in the West End, and if the opportunity, for Drama School, had come along, would you have been interested?". Chris was pleased that I mentioned The Comedy Store, because that was how he had started off, with his career, doing impressions, and a few stand up routines, and it was something, that he had really enjoyed doing, at the time. As for working in the West End, he said that he had actually done a play in the West End, a few years back! This certainly came as quite a surprise to me! He said it had been a wonderful experience, and the play had been called - "Totally Foxed", but he had called it something else at the time! he joked. I had actually heard of that play myself, but I hadn't known that Chris had been in it! Chris said if the opportunity came up again, he would love to do a play again, and he had been offered a part in a play, recently, but it was a part, where he would have had to play, a well, er idiot! And he had wanted to play the Policeman! Only Dennis Waterman, had been offered the part instead! So, he had decided not to take up the offer of the part, as Chris stated, that he wanted a bit of a break from playing idiots, for a while, which is quite understandable, really! As for Drama School, Chris said, that if the opportunity, had come along, he would definitely have been interested, but that was just not to be, but then again, where my own experiences, with the acting profession, are concerned, you haven't got to go to Drama School, to get work!

Chris had been, asked, if he, would like, to appear, in a Musical. A lot, of the Red Dwarf Fans, really do feel, that, he should be: Doctor Frank-N-Furter, in: The Rocky Horror Show, because of, his Evil Self, in: Demons and Angels: Episode V: Red Dwarf V! But Chris, had said, that the opportunity, for him, to appear, in Musicals, had not, come along, yet, but he, had said, that he is, not sure, whether he would, actually, take it up, because he, has had, very little, Musical Experience, but he, had said, that he, had really, enjoyed, participating in, the Dancing Session, which he, had done, with Danny and Craig, for the original: Tongue Tied Dance Session, for: Parallel Universe: Episode VI: Red Dwarf II, and of course, The Tongue Tied Video!

And with that, Chris's questions and answers session, was over, but fear ye not, you will see more of Chris later on!

Not only was Chris's questions and answers session, concluded. The guests questions, and answers sessions, were now over for the day, and it was time, for the First Autograph and Photograph Session, which was actually held, in Reception, and not, the main Convention Hall, where it had taken place last year. But the main Convention Hall, would have been bursting at the seams, with all of those bodies! Unfortunately however, we couldn't get our photographs and books, signed, via the guests, for the time being, because it would have meant delaying the Fancy Dress, and Norman's act, for far too long, and the bar had to be used, within the hotels licensing hours. And as there were so many of us, the Organizers, had to give us numbers on our hands, so we could come back later, but the First Photograph and Autograph Session, did have its moments. One of the women in front of us, showed us her Starbug Tattoo, which was on her shoulder, and it was really sweet! Some of the Fans, were lucky enough, to have, a very short separate Photograph Session, with Chris Barrie, and not, only that, one Red Dwarf Fan, had got, her very own: Mr Flibble, and she had got, Chris, to hold it up, in his hand, as well! By this time, Norman Lovett, had now arrived, and he had, remembered me, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and he, had called me: Lynne, which had been, very nice of him, really! But I will definitely, come back to Norman, a bit later on, in my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, anyhow!

In between times, I did see Chloe, out and about, around the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention! And she said Hello to everybody, which I thought was very nice of her, anyhow! And even though, she couldn't stay to chat, the important fact, of the matter was, that she was really going out of her way, to mingle with everybody! Again, I didn't recognise her right away, but when I did, I said - "Oh Hello, it's you!". Some, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, I had spoken to, had also thought, that her Character, had developed, a lot more, in Beyond a Joke: Episode VI: Red Dwarf VII, which I had thought, had been, about right, anyhow!

The Seating arrangements, had been changed, for the Fancy Dress, and Norman's Stand-up Comedy act, and we, had all been, seated around tables, which had meant, that we could, relax, with our drinks, and which, had made, the Convention Hall, look more intimate. I believe that, the Organizers, did do that, for Craig’s: Live On Earth! Show, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, as well, and I did presume, that the Convention Hall, was going, to have, the same, Seating arrangements, the following day, for Craig’s: Live On Earth! Show, but it, just was not, meant to be, unfortunately. But when, we had gone, to see: Craig's: Live On Earth! Show, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, the seating, had been, exactly the same, as: Norman's Stand-up Comedy act, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, so I had not felt, that we, had actually been, missing out, on anything, the very next day!

Unfortunately however, the Fancy Dress was delayed, because the Guests, had got, to have something, to eat, and as it was going to be such an immensely long evening, and as I had got one hour to kill, I decided to freshen up, and start my packing, which would give me more time, to get everything together, before we checked out, at 10.30a.m, tomorrow morning.

Once the Fancy Dress, got going, it was well worth the wait. The Judges were: Doug Naylor, Helen Norman, Chris Barrie, Danny John-Jules and Chloe Annett, but there was also a little boy, amongst them. He may, have been: Doug Naylor's Son: Richard, but I couldn’t be, one hundred per cent certain, of that! I will do my best to remember the winners. There were that many entries, it just wasn't true! There hadn't been nearly as many entrants, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention!

Fourth place was: A Space Weevil! Which was really somebody wrapped up in a sleeping bag, but it was quite cleverly done, really! Third place, was the Morris Dancer: Rimmer, who had really impressed Chris, complete with a Rimmer salute! Chris had to give him his Rimmer salute back, which was really quite funny! Second place, was a Holoship crewman, and in First place, was a Kochanski, in her red PVC outfit!

My commiserations, certainly went out to the losers. Especially a Rimmer, a little Lister, dressed up as a Vicar, the Bennet girls, whose costumes, I thought, looked really quite authentic, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! And, there had been: Frankenstein The Cat, whom I really, had thought, should have, at the very least, been placed, in the Final Four! But they do say, that the Judge's decision, is final, once and for all! Other Fancy Dress entrants, who lost out, were: a Morris Dancing Rimmer, whom Paul and I thought, was really quite amusing, to say the very least! A Nirvanah Crane, some Vindaloo beasts, another Kochanski, a Brett Riverboat, and a Shami Kebab! And not, to mention, a Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Attendee, dressed up, in a Red Dwarf 'T' shirt, complete with black wax jacket, black trousers, and a Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention cap, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, I think?!

After the Fancy Dress, was over, there was a perfect chance, for a very good Photograph opportunity! I was very lucky to get my photograph taken independently, with Chris Barrie, who I thought was a real gentleman, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day, and Danny John-Jules! Not only that, I grabbed the arm, of Frankenstein, who had lost in the Fancy Dress, and she was in the photograph as well! I had later, discovered, that her name, is Michelle Risk, and that, she, is also, a Member of: The Official Danny John-Jules Fan Club! She had informed me, that her name, was Michelle, in the corridor, and that, she is a Member, of: The Official Danny John Jules Fan Club. I have promised her a copy of that photograph, when I can, and I am extremely thankful that Michelle is listed, amongst the pen pals, and that she was also mentioned in: The Official Danny John-Jules Fan Club's, most recent Editorial, as an Entrant, for the Fancy Dress, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention! So Michelle, if you are reading this article, I promise, that I will send you that photograph, as soon as I possibly can, even if it takes me, until the New Year! I couldn't get my photograph, taken with Chloe independently, unfortunately, because every man in the Convention Hall, seemed to want, to have his photograph, taken with her! So, I knew that I would just have to hang in there, until the Autograph and Photograph session, started, once again!

And so, with the Fancy Dress, finally over, it was time for Norman Lovett's Stand-up Comedy act! Now, I can't really review this very well, as I really don't specialize, where Stand-up Comedy, is concerned, but I will do my level best, anyway! We have seen Norman's act, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but it was done in the afternoon, along with his questions and answers session. We highly enjoyed it at the time, but this time, Norman did his act, without his questions and answers session! But don't be disappointed, Norman's questions and answers session, would be on, tomorrow morning! So, you hadn't got to feel, that you had got to ask Norman a question, this evening! At the start of his act, Norman politely requested, that we did not take any photographs, whatsoever, as it disturbs his concentration, with regard to flashes going off, but there would be ample opportunity, tomorrow, for a photo session! Now, if anybody has not seen Norman's act before, I would highly recommend, that you go and see it, at night, because as you can have a few drinks, as well, we felt in all honesty, that we could appreciate it, a lot more, and let's face it, the majority of Stand Up Comedians, do their acts, at night, because you need a night-time atmosphere, to warm it up, a bit! I really, cannot remember, many of the jokes, that Norman, had made, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, for the life of me! But that said, however, Norman, had gone on, about his male Dog: Poppy, whom he had, mentioned, before, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! I had whispered, to Paul, that I had, remembered, Norman’s male Dog: Poppy, whom he had, mentioned, before, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! And, the best, of it all, had been, that Norman had, heard me, whisper to Paul, that I had, remembered, his male Dog: Poppy, via his Stand-up Comedy act, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! And Norman, had seemed, very pleased, indeed, that we, had remembered, his male Dog: Poppy, via his Stand-up Comedy act, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! "Poppy, yeah" Norman had stated. Well, I can't really add very much more to his act, but most of the men, seemed pretty keen to add a few of their own comments, to some of the jokes, that he made, which were all in very good taste, of course! Norman was also armed with his book on household tips, which was really quite amusing!

So, with Norman's Stand-up Comedy act, completed, it had been, time for us, to go, to the rest, of the unfinished: Autograph and Photograph Session! Norman, had not been, in this, Photograph and Autograph Session, in question, but he would, definitely be, in the Final Autograph and Photograph Session, along with Craig, and Robert, tomorrow afternoon! And, I haven't finished, with Norman, yet, anyway, there is still, quite a bit more, to come, where that, is concerned, anyhow!

When we finally made it to the table, I had my books signed and my photograph taken with Chloe Annett. She was very nice, and I had to ask her a question, that I just hadn't been able to ask her in the Convention Hall. "Were you Rebecca Stuart-Clark, in: Doctor at the Top, the last Doctor Series?!". Now, this was where I had seen Chloe before, and as I am a real Fan, of the Doctor Series, especially Doctor in the House, and Doctor at Large! I had discovered, that her Television and Film appearances, that had been listed in: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's Fanzine: Better Than Life, which was the Winter Edition, that Chloe had been credited, for appearing in: Doctor at the Top, and that was when, it had suddenly, clicked! I had been very impressed, with her performance at the time, and I said, as much! I went on to say, that you cut, the stitches, on a patient, because you were in a state of shock, once Doctor Paul Collier (George Layton) had informed you, he was getting married! What I didn't get to tell her, unfortunately, was that I had also recalled, to mind, that Chloe, had been one of the rebellious students, in: Doctor at the Top, which had, been broadcast, on BBC1, during February and March 1991. And Chloe, had been, in charge, of the rebelling, against the Hospital Ward Closures! And, that her Father, hadn't been very pleased with her, at the time, and when he saw her holding up a placard, with regard to the closure of the Anerin ward. Rebecca had thought, that her Father, was going to tell her off, once again, and she had said - "Dad, I know you told me, not to get mixed up, with Hospital Politics, but...". Her Father, Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies), who had been rather irresponsible, in his own day, from what I remember of the earlier Doctor Series, even more so, than his own dear Daughter! And, he had said to her, quite firmly - "Rebecca, Anerin, has a U in it, please remember that!". Seriously though, Chloe had been, really surprised, that I, had remembered, her, from: Doctor at the Top, and she said, that she had really enjoyed working on it, at the time, and we both agreed, that it was a terrible shame, that it had been axed, after just, one Series! It has been repeated on UK Gold, which I think is a terrible shame, because I did think, that they might repeat it one day, and I could record it, as I had loved the Doctor Series, and I still very much love, the Doctor Series! And I think, that it is a crying shame, that the older Doctor Series, is being aired on Granada Plus, especially when they block the transmissions, if you want to record them! By rights, they should be shown on the main channels, because there is a whole new generation of viewers out there, whom I definitely would think, would appreciate them! And I do not think, that they are dated at all! Everything dates, after a time! Even Red Dwarf, will date after a time! People may not realise it now, but it will, sooner or later! And not, only that, I do not, really feel, that: Red Dwarf, should be, broadcast, on: SKY, either! What people don't think about, with regard to the Classic British comedies, like the Doctor Series, and Mind Your Language, Rising Damp and Porridge, etcetera, that some of the humour from it, is very much like Red Dwarf's, anyway! That is what attracted me and Paul to it, in the first place! We don't really look for the Science Fiction side of things, in it, all that closely! It is the only comedy series, that I have time for, these days, anyway, and I have never seen Men Behaving Badly or Absolutely Fabulous, because they have never appealed to me, but I have great respect for the people in it, especially Martin Clunes, whose late Father: Alec Clunes, had been, a very well known Shakespearean actor, and Joanna Lumley, whom I used to see in The New Avengers, and Sapphire And Steel, when they were first on! But all in all, Chloe, had been, really pleased, that I had, remembered her, from: Doctor at the Top! I had also, informed, Chloe, that I was a part-time Drama student, and she, had asked me, whether I was taking, my PHD! That's a good point actually, I had looked into taking a University degree in Drama, but I have since found out, that I would have to do Humanities (there is still no official Drama course, at Universities, available, at present, in The Midlands), and that I would have to concentrate, more on the theoretical side, as apposed, to the practical side of things. Now, I have nothing against that, please don't get me wrong, and there are some University Drama students, who have got into the profession, by taking on a degree course, in Theatre studies, but I still believe, that to really get to grips, with acting, you must concentrate, more on the practical side of things, rather than the theoretical side of things, but I daresay, that those who have done the theoretical side of things, must have really had a very good time, into the bargain, but I just don't think, that it is for me, somehow! I had also, informed, Chloe, that I do, a Drama Course at a College, once a week, and that, I do, an Acting Exam, every twelve months. And Chloe, had also, asked me - "The important thing is, as long, as you enjoy it, that's the main thing, isn't it?". And, I had to say, that I have, a really, good time, doing my Drama course! And, I had also, informed, Chloe, that I had thought, that she was, a lot better, than the original Kochanski!

That isn't quite the end of Chloe, but I will move on to Doug, once again. He signed my books, and I told him, that I thought it was terrible, that they couldn't get the original airing time, for Series VII, and he agreed with me, wholeheartedly, there, where that was concerned!

As I had already, had my photograph, taken with Chris, via the Disco Floor, I had let Paul, have his photograph, taken with Chris, but he did, sign my books, and I had also, managed, to ask him: “Can we have, a Napolean World?!”. In Series VIII, as Jane Austen World, was really funny, Napolean World, would suit Rimmer, right down to the ground! But that said, however, Helen Norman: Grant Naylor Productions PA, had jokingly, informed me: “We've already, had a Rimmerworld!”. I had also, informed Chris, that I was, a part-time Drama Student. And Chris, had seemed, genuinely interested, and I even managed to quote a line, from my "Julius Caesar", when I took an acting exam, as Calpurnia, a few years ago: Caesar, I never stood on ceremonies, but now they frighten me.... At that point, I was cut off, by the Organizers, to move along, which was quite understandable, really, as there was about another hundred, or so Fans, waiting to have their photographs taken, with the guests, and their books, signed. But at least I managed to quote a bit more, Shakespeare, than Rimmer had done, in Marooned: Now...! Seriously though, it was a wonderful experience, to meet Chris Barrie, and I only wish, there had been more time, to have had more of a chat, with him, but that was just not to be, but then again, I haven't quite finished with Chris, just yet!

Danny had signed my books, and I had my photograph, taken with him, once again, but there wasn't a lot of time to chat, even though, I still haven't finished with him, yet, either! But Val the Dancer, who I had noticed, when we, were still in the queue, was sitting, on a chair opposite Danny, and they, were chatting away, and I thought, that it was very nice, that he remembered her, from last year!

Incidentally, it had been, the Organizers, who had taken, our photographs, with the Guests, for us! And, for anybody, who has not, been, to a Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, I would fully recommend, that it is, far better, if you, can get, the Organizers, to take, your photographs, with the Guests, for you, especially, if you are, struggling, with your books, for the Guests, to sign, and the very, last thing, that you want, to do, is, fiddle around, with your Camera, as well! And there, had also been, some people, who had dropped, their Cameras, as well, including us! But fortunately however, our Olympus Camera, is a great deal, tougher, than it looks! And, not only that, the Organizers, can also, get you, to pose correctly, with the Guests, as well, as they do, seem to be, very experienced, indeed, where taking photographs, of the Dimension Jump Red Dwarf Convention Attendees, with the Guests, is concerned, especially as they, have held, a great number, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Conventions, over the years!

The books, that we had signed, by the Guests, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, were: Backwards, by Rob Grant, and The Red Dwarf Space Corps Survival Manual, by Mike O’Hagan (aka: Paul Alexander), and E.M Forster’s Collected Short Stories (there are, some short: Science Fiction Stories, in that book, as well. For Example: The Machine Stops), and Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen! I had to include, that one! And, Helen Norman: Grant Naylor Productions PA, had been, quite curious, about that book, in question, actually!

Paul and I, had a very quick look at the Disco, but it was a little bit too chaotic, for us, but it seemed to be going on in full swing, and everybody, seemed to be having quite a good time, but it had been a very long day, for us, and after we had said Goodnight to Martyn, we also managed to say Goodnight to Danny, as we passed by the table, as they were all still signing merrily away, but we had enjoyed ourselves, that was the main thing! And, I have, since heard, that the Organizers, had managed, to wrangle, an extra hours, extension on, to the License, so that, must have been, an added bonus, to all concerned!

So, with Saturday now out of the way, I am now able to review Sunday's events, at long last!

As Peter Wragg had been cancelled, we had more than enough time, to check out of the room, because we didn't know what was in store for us, but Paul told me to go along to the Main Hall, and see what was happening, while he checked out of the room.

I was very fortunate to get a seat, quite near the front of the Convention Hall, which would stand me in good stead, for asking Craig Charles, as many questions, as I possibly could! Little did I know, just what I was letting myself in for, with his ever ready, charm and wit! But, once you get your seat, you can easily put a note on it, to say, that it is yours, and nobody can take it off you, once you've got it!

Now, I thought, that Paul and I, would have been, able to watch, some more, Episodes from Red Dwarf, but there, had been things, going on, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which had been, quite significant, really, when all had been said and done!

For a start, there was the raffle, and I had bought some tickets! We didn't win, of course, but it was nice to know, that the profits, were going to: The Princess of Wales Memorial Fund! There were that many prizes, and that many winners, you couldn't really keep up with it, but I will just mention the ones, that were quite significant. There had been, the usual, alcoholic beverages, which you, normally get, with every raffle, and there, had been, a very rare, one off: A5 Edition, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s: Fanzine: Better Than Life, which is, the one, with Craig Charles, on the front cover, when he, had been, to HMV, to promote, the second half, of the: Red Dwarf VI: Emohawk: Polymorph II Video release, two years ago! And, there, had also, been, a: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show Video, which I had, already got, anyway, but not signed, by Craig, of course (I have also, got, my: Craig Charles: Live! Official Bootleg Tour Video, signed by Craig, though, and a signed: Craig Charles: Live! Official Bootleg Tour Poster, from him!)!, and a: Ripley's: Believe It or Not! Motoring Guide, to the Best Restaurants, on the Road! And there, were some various signed Red Dwarf Cast photographs, but more importantly, there was a Red Dwarf Smegazine, which was something, I would have really liked to have won, but I didn't! But I have acquired five, since, from a source I had known, for a few years, and believe you me, they are well worth acquiring, if you can get them! And it is a real shame, that you cannot get them in the shops anymore, all because they weren't a profitable enough proposition, for Fleetway Magazines! And, if you want, a Red Dwarf Magazine, these days, you have, to rely, on: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s: Fanzine: Better Than Life, and other: Red Dwarf Fan Club: Fanzine’s, for one, thing! Now, do not, get me wrong, I really, do feel, that: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s: Fanzine: Better Than Life, and other: Red Dwarf Fan Club: Fanzine’s, are a great success, in their own right, when it actually, comes down to it, at the end of the day! But that said, however, I really, do feel, that it is, definitely not, the same, as buying, a Red Dwarf Magazine, off the shelves, in the shops, now is it?! And, if you are, a Stickler, for punishment, there had been: ‘Happy Birthday: The Best Of Altered Images' CD, which a male Red Dwarf Fan, had won, and he hadn’t, even been, a Clare Grogan Fan! The Poor Devil!

Now, we had practically, been ordered, not to leave our seats, because one, of the Organizers: Sean Coupier-Harris, had got, a Special Treat, lined up, for us! And, that Special Treat, that had been, lined up, for us, had been, wait for it! Chris Barrie again! And, even though, Chris had been, dressed very casually, in a yellow Leisure Shirt, and brown trousers, he had still looked, incredibly dashing! Now, it had not, been another: Questions and Answers session, that Chris, had done, for us. It had been, wait for it! A One Item, Independent Red Dwarf Auction, with all, of the proceeds, going to The Princess of Wales Memorial Fund! And, one of those items in question, that had been, Up For Auction, at The One Item, Independent Red Dwarf Auction, had been: Wait For It!: A Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon! Well, Paul and I, did not bid, for this Musical Masterpiece: The Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon, in question, ourselves, anyhow! And, the bidding, had ranged, from Twenty Pence to Ten Pounds, for the Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon, in question! And, the Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon, in question, had finally sold, at I think: One Hundred and Twenty Pounds! And, the woman, who had obtained, her Musical Masterpiece: The Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon, in question, had had, her photograph taken with Chris, and what was more, he had also signed: The Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon, in question, for the woman, who had obtained, her Musical Masterpiece: The Reginald Dixon Hammond Organ LP: The Very Best of Reginald Dixon! So, there you have it, and sadly, that had been, the very last, that we had seen, of Chris, as he had got, another engagement to go to. But that said, however, everybody, had been, so appreciative of his time, with us, that it had, just not, been true!

We were still not allowed, to leave the Convention Hall, after this, because the Organizers, had wanted, to take some photographs of us, sitting in our seats, standing on our seats, and they even had us, doing our Rimmer salutes, standing on our seats, of course!

It was a bit chaotic of course, and what with rushing about afterwards, to freshen up a bit, because it was very hot, indeed, in that Convention Hall, but there were, over five hundred people there, so what, did one, expect?! I was also slightly late, for Norman Lovett's questions and answers session, but I didn't miss too much! And Doug Naylor, was on stage with him, as well, so we could still ask, Doug a few questions, if we had wanted to, that is!

So, next on the List, was:

Doug Naylor and Norman Lovett:

Doug was talking about Duct Soup: Episode IV of Red Dwarf VII, which was the episode, that had been chosen, to replace the one about the Cat, having sex to save his life, otherwise, he would no longer be with us! But it had just been too costly to do, unfortunately! But Norman had liked the script himself, when he had first seen it, and he stated, that it was a real shame, that they hadn't been able to do it, because it would have been real fun to work on, but I am not sure myself, whether Holly would actually have been involved, anyway. It would have been really good, if he had been though, wouldn't it?!

Norman was asked, whether he had, enjoyed working, on: Red Dwarf VII, even though, it had been, just for, one Episode: Nanarchy: Episode VIII: Red Dwarf VII, and he, had said, that yes, he had, really enjoyed working on it, and it had been great fun, to be a part of the team again, and it hadn't been all that hard to remember his part again.

Norman was asked, about his, possible return, to: Red Dwarf VIII, which I think, is officially, definite now, but I am not, one hundred percent certain, where that, is concerned, anyhow! But I will, just quote, what I think I can remember, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, and he had said, that he was looking forward to it, if that were the case, and working on Nanarchy: Episode VIII: Red Dwarf VII, had been good practice, for him, at the time, as well!

Norman was asked, if he, had missed, working, on: Red Dwarf, after: Red Dwarf II, and he, had said, of course, he had! But Norman, had said, that he, had still, carried on, supporting it, with regard to the new plot lines, and that it had really developed quite well, since he had left it, and he was quite impressed, at how it had moved on, and he had been quite impressed, with the way, that Hattie, had taken his place, even though, she had done, pretty well, as: Hilly, in: Parallel Universe: Episode VI: Red Dwarf II, anyway! But he said, in all honesty, that he truly regretted leaving the show, in the end, but once he had moved to Edinburgh, for Family reasons, and Filming, had moved, from Manchester to London, he knew once and for all, that he could not have coped with the travelling, and leaving, his Family, behind, for such a lengthy time, and three months of the year, can be like an eternity, if you have got, a Family!

Norman asked a question himself: "Would anybody, not like to see me not come back, to Red Dwarf?". A voice suddenly called out: "I wouldn't!". "Now who said that?!". Norman had asked, in quite, an amused tone, and we had been, completely taken aback, when we had seen, Danny John-Jules, towards the side, of the Convention Hall! Now, I had seen Danny enter, the Convention Hall, earlier on, and I had said Hallo to him, again, and I thought that he seemed to be a little bit discreet upon entering! But it was rather amusing, to see them, do their double act, again!

I asked Norman, if he would like to be Holly's love interest again, and would he have liked to have done a double act, with Hattie, via his stand up comedy? Danny's response to this was: "You need a Comedian, to do a double act!". Norman stated, that he had enjoyed the double act he had done, with Hattie, in Parallel Universe: Episode VI, Red Dwarf II, at the time, but he stated, that he wouldn't like to do that, for any length of time, as it had been very hard to do, even though he had had great fun, into the bargain, where working with Hattie, was concerned! Well, Norman, you won't get away, without doing your double act, with the female Holly, in my Alternative Red Dwarf story! Only, you're called Hab (which is the name I borrowed, from the Computer, in Dave Hollins Space Cadet!), but it is still the same thing, even though, you have got another name! But you are right, it probably would be too technical, for that to be done again, in any future series of Red Dwarf, as I did find, writing that part of my story, rather time consuming, to say the very least! But I did have a great time writing it, but I certainly think, that it would be great to do, once in a while! Norman went on to say, that he had worked with Hattie, via their stand up comedy, over the years, and before Red Dwarf, as well! And Hattie, had been great fun to work with, on: Parallel Universe: Episode VI: Red Dwarf II, as well!

Norman was asked about I Lovett, which only went to one series, and even though he had enjoyed it, at the time, the BBC, weren't interested in re-commissioning another one. I vaguely remembered it on, at the time, but I never actually saw it, because it was on, so late, at night, and I think, that it would have been more popular, if it had had an earlier scheduling, and I have heard that it was well liked, by the audience, who had seen it, at the time, and as recently, as a month ago, I spotted an advertisement, on the alt.comedy.british newsgroup, where someone was requesting videos, of I Lovettt, so from that, I certainly gathered, that it had some kind of a following!

Norman went on to say, that on television, he started off as the Floor Manager, on Ruby Wax's Channel Four show: Don't Miss Wax, for which he wrote his own material, and I went on to ask him, whether he would have liked to have, his own Chat Show, one day, and Norman said, that he would definitely like to have a go at that, if the opportunity, were to come along, and that he would like to specialise in interviewing other comedians.

Norman had been asked, if he, had liked, the Comedians, on Channel Five, and he, had said, that he, had not, thought a lot, of them, no, but he, had thought, that they, might be, a very good, Starting point, if any Comedian, wanted to, get on, in Television, once they, had got, their Equity Card. But that said, however, Norman had not, liked, one particular: Comedic Show, on Channel Five, where they, had kept, putting the Dancing Girls, on, every five minutes, and they, were beginning, to give it, a Quiz Show type, of Format, as well, which Norman, had really felt, had definitely not, suited, a Stand-up Comedy Show!

And, Norman, had also, mentioned, that he, was going, to make, an appearance, on the BBC's Forthcoming, Dramatization, of: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, as: Mr Follett, which had also, starred: Frances de la Tour, who is more, well-known, as: Ruth (Miss) Jones, in Rising Damp, as: Aunt Western.

Norman was asked, if he had thought Red Dwarf, would become as successful, as it is today, and he said, that he had high hopes for it, at the time, but in all honesty, he didn't think, that it would take about three series, before it actually started to come across, to the viewers, but then again, the cheaper grey sets, which they had wanted to avoid at first, but couldn't, because of budgeting problems, hadn't exactly helped matters, really, and it had taken an entire review of their budget, with the sets, that everybody, is more than aware of, where Series III is concerned. But then again, I have heard, that there are some fans out there, who think, that Red Dwarf, may have not have gone any further, if it had started off with a higher budget, and in a sense, the old grey sets, made people feel sorry for it, and they supported it more, because the humour came over very well, and nobody really noticed the scenery, after a while!

Norman had also mentioned, that he had originally auditioned as Rimmer. And even though he had enjoyed reading for it, at the time, he knew that it wasn't for him, and that the part, was definitely aimed at Chris's Comedic talent. And Norman stressed, that he would never have gone in for a part, that he would have been unhappy with, in the first place. And when he had the chance to audition for Holly, he knew that, was definitely the part for him, even though it would have been very interesting, to see Rimmer, portrayed as a bitter, middle aged man. And I am sure that the part could have been written around Norman, but in all honesty, I don't think, Red Dwarf would have been as successful. And I also feel, that the part of Lister, which was originally aimed at a middle aged man, wouldn't have worked either. And not only that, I have also discovered, that Lister, could have come from anywhere, and that it was just a coincidence, that Craig came from Liverpool! I could tell that, by reading the original script, for: The End: Episode I: Red Dwarf I! Lister, in my mind, didn't seem to come from anywhere, and you can tell, that it was Craig, who has made: Dave Lister, what he is today! But it would, have been, interesting, to have seen, Norman's: Screen Test, for Rimmer, anyhow!

Norman was asked, by one, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, who had originally inspired him to go into Stand-up Comedy, and everybody was quite surprised to discover, that Norman's idol had been the late Max Wall! I had thought that Norman's manner had reminded me of a particular comedian, but I hadn't been able to place, who it was exactly, just who he had loosely based his act on, and when I mentioned just now, that Max Wall, had been Norman's idol, I meant, had been! Because Norman had had the chance to meet him, just before he had died, and it had been quite a considerable let down, that meeting, apparently, which had taken place in a theatre, somewhere in London, and Norman mentioned, that he had been rather grumpy at the time, and very rude, and they had ended up arguing, rather badly, as well, and he jokingly said, that, was why he probably didn't last very long, after that! But he says, that he regretted meeting him, because it had spoiled all the great illusions, that he had, had of him, but Norman admitted that he is still a great admirer of his work, anyway, it was just that the meeting, that they had, had at the time, was just one of those things, really! And as I know to my own cost, the acting profession, is certainly not a bed of roses anyway, and you just have to have a good laugh at things, and be prepared to take the rough with the smooth, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day!

And with that, Norman's questions and answers session, was finished, and in between times, I distributed some Leaflets, on the seats, to help the Organizers, as they were a bit pushed for time, as you can understand, especially as there were that many guests to look after! The Leaflets, incidentally (we also took one ourselves, was to promote, next years: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, at The Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool! Lister's Coming Home! Incidentally, this will be, a very Special: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, which will be, dedicated to Red Dwarf's Tenth Anniversary! For anyone, who comes across this review, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1998 Convention, will be held, from the 30th of October 1998 up until, the 1st of November 1998. If you have attended, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, you will be, entitled to a special rate, if you are booking, before the 1st of December 1998, which will be, the rate, that you had paid, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention. £30.00 per person! After the 1st of December 1998, I believe, that it will be: £35.00 per person. Now, I can't be, one hundred per cent certain, where that is concerned, but I will quote it, anyway. I can easily update the page, once I receive the next edition of Better Than Life. To book, via The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club (please go, to my main: Unofficial Xanadu Red Dwarf Website, to refer, to their address!), and please quote, your name, your Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Badge Number, your address, and please give a name, that you will require, for your Badge Name, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1998 Convention. And most importantly, please remember, to enclose, three stamped addressed envelopes! To book your room, at the Hotel, please ring 0151 709 7200, and ask, for Reservations, and quote: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Convention, on the 30th of October 1998. The Room rates, are: A Single Room: £40.00. A Double or Twin Room: £35.00. A Triple Room: £25.00.

And, I have since discovered, that: The Britannia Adelphi Hotel, had been featured, on the BBC Documentary: "Hotel", which had, really come, as quite, a surprise, to me! Apparently, they are going, to feature, that Hotel, in question, on their next Series, which will be, broadcast in the New Year, of 1998, so it will, definitely give, any would be: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1998 Convention Attendees, a good idea, of what, the place, is really like!

With my promotion, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1998 Convention, completed, it was time, to move on, to:

Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn:

Again, I was slightly late, for Craig's questions and answers session, but I don't think, that he noticed, due to all the flashbulbs, from peoples cameras, going off! I had noticed, that Craig, had been, wearing his Touring Suit, which he uses for his: Live on Earth! Show, which I had seen, with my husband Paul, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside Oxford, Oxfordshire. The suit is very similiar to the one, he wears on his: Live on Earth! Show Video, but it is grey, as apposed to white. Craig was originally going to do his: Live on Earth! Show, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, like he'd done, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, but as it turned out, he wasn't able to fit it in, because there were far too many Red Dwarf Guests, and not only that, there were quite a few Children, there! And if anybody has seen Craig's act, you will be only too aware, that a lot of the material, isn't really suitable for Children! Craig did try and compromise, so that we could see his: Live on Earth! Show, and have a separate questions and answers session, for the younger Red Dwarf Fans, and hopefully, for the older Red Dwarf Fans, as well! Unfortunately however, there just wasn't enough time for that, so Craig had to include a few jokes from his: Live on Earth! Show, and some new material, as well. One young Lady, had informed Craig, that she, was a Vegetarian, and he, had told her, to go, and get, a Life!

Craig went on about his recent television appearances. Somebody commented on his appearance, on the Channel 5 Medical Quiz Show: Tibs and Fibs. I didn't see it myself, because I didn't know that he had appeared in it, until I received the latest edition of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life! However, since then, they have started another series, and I have recorded it, but I haven't had the chance, to have a look at it, just yet, but I understand, that it is a Medical Quiz Show: Tibs and Fibs, is actually short for Tibias and Fibulas! Actually, Tibs and Fibs is the only thing, that I have recorded on Channel 5, so far, apart from Godspell, and even that didn't record properly, because our video hadn't taken to being tuned in, by the Channel 5 Engineer, and I had to call out a properly qualified Engineer, to tune it in properly! As our video dated from 1990, it couldn't be tuned into another channel, and therefore, we have to record from the AV channel, but we can playback on any other channel, but we also, had to have, a Scart Lead, for the Modulator, as we were still getting very bad interference! It only cost us thirty pounds, to have it tuned in properly. And our Engineer informed us, that some people, would rather pay a properly qualified Engineer, rather than have Channel 5, come and do the job, in the first place!

Incidentally, I have managed to see Tibs and Fibs, because as I have actually finished, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, I am now making my corrections, and updating it, with some recent information, that I have managed to obtain, just after, I had finished, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review! It's usually the way, isn't it?! Seriously though, I was quite impressed with Tibs and Fibs, which has two fairly well-known male Doctors, who write medical books, and make occasional radio and television appearances, and it is hosted, by your Favourite Android, Tony Slattery, who played Brooke Senior, in Androids in Kryten: Episode I, Red Dwarf II! And as far as I can see, it is the only worthwhile thing, apart from The Sweeney, which is well-worth watching on Channel Five! Seriously though, Tony's ready humour and wit, supports the quiz show, which has been long awaited, in my opinion, for the medical community, and for people, who are interested in medicine! The two male Doctors, are very nice, and support the show, pretty well. There is the good looking Doctor (who is also, an Actor, and a Writer, and a Comedian, and a Presenter, and a Commentator): Phil Hammond, who also presents: Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, on BBC2, and the other male, not so good looking Doctor: Tony Gardner, seems familiar, but I don't think he has appeared on the Richard And Judy show, as far as I am aware! But I found Tibs and Fibs, to be quite a good laugh, especially, when Craig appeared, as a guest, along with the presenter, Philippa Fordham? (I may be right, where that is concerned, but I can't be one hundred per cent sure, on that one!) And as I love medical humour, especially, where the Doctor books, films and series, was concerned, it made quite a welcome change! But as quiz shows, aren't really my sort of thing, I wouldn't watch it myself, on a regular basis, but I would fully recommend it, to anybody, who is fascinated with medicine, and medical humour, and not to mention, Quiz Show addicts, anyway!

Craig had mentioned, that he was appearing, in Pantomime, as Idle Jack, in Dick Whittington, for five weeks, from January 1998, at Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. Apparently, it was his first Pantomime, and he, was looking forward, to it! But he honestly, didn't know, what Dick Whittington, was all about! But in all honesty, I really did feel, that Craig, had definitely got, more than, enough time, to find out, what Dick Whittington, is all about, at the time!

Craig was in desperate need of an ashtray, after a young lady in the audience, was kind enough, to give him a light, and a plastic cup, for that purpose! But he went on, about his views on smoking, which are featured, on his: Live on Earth! Show. Craig had also done that routine, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but what he didn't do, was put a cigarette in his ear, just like Lister in The End: Episode I, Red Dwarf I, but he did that at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, because he was asked to, by one of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees! It was really quite funny!

First and foremostly, Craig promoted his book: The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide To Everything, which he, had, co-written, with Russell Bell, which he said, is a diary of what the Last Human, would write, if they were stuck in deep space. Now, I have looked at a copy of The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide To Everything, in the shops, and I think that it is really funny, and I have got my Mother to buy it for me, for Christmas. I would also fully recommend it, for anybody, who has read: The Craig Charles Almanac Of Total Knowledge, which he also co-wrote with Russell Bell, because in my own opinion, I think that it is a very close companion to it, only it is done in the format of a book, as opposed to a Humourist book, with big colour pictures, and various jokes, and quotations. It isn't exactly, a Sequel, to: The Craig Charles Almanac Of Total Knowledge, it is more, of a follow on, to it, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! And there are some jokes, that were used, in: The Craig Charles Almanac Of Total Knowledge, only they are in greater depth, and there are pictures, as well, but they are in black and white, this time, and there aren't so many of them, this time! And Craig, is dressed up, as Lister, in every shot, in his Leathers, which he wears, on the Dwarf, from: Red Dwarf III, onwards! And Russell, dresses up, in a Parody, of Red Dwarf Guises, which are really, quite convincing, especially the Bodyguard Outfit, which Lister, had worn, in: Tikka to Ride: Episode I: Red Dwarf VII! I will quote, some Extracts, from: The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide To Everything, which Craig, had quoted, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention. For Example: Religion: "Zen: What is, the sound, of Smeg Clapping? Buddhism: When Smeg, happens, is it really, Smeg?". "Computers: What is this universal infatuation, with the Internet? If someone, had told me, a few years ago, that we'd be looking up on a phone conversation, you had to type, as a major innovation, I'd have had them certified! And don't say, but you can send pictures as well. It takes about half an hour to download a bloody picture! And half the time, the tits are all out of focus! Oops! If I want to send a picture, I'll use a brand new innovation, called a stamp! Maybe I'm getting old! However, there's something else, that's worrying me. I don't know if you've heard of it, it's called: DILDONICS. For anyone, that is familiar with this term, it refers to the equipment in development at the moment, which will enable us to have sex, with our computers! I don't know about you, but the only way, that I am ever going to screw my computer is by plugging it in wrongly! I must confess, I am seriously worried about the concept of dildonics. It actually involves you, putting your dick in a mechanical device, that's linked to a computer! Are you sure? What happens if there's a systems crash? It could rip your dick off, or Fax it, to Canada, before you knew it! What's happening? No thank you, I'll stick to the real thing, you know where you are, with a good Magazine!". So, there, you have it, in a Nutshell! The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide To Everything, will be, available, in Paperback, in Penguin Books, priced at: £6.99, in all, good bookshops, from the 28th of October 1997!

Craig was also asked about his most embarrassing moment, which was his Stag Night, of course! If anybody is interested, in that joke, please refer to his: Live on Earth! Show Video!

Craig was also asked about his tale in Duct Soup: Episode IV: Red Dwarf VII, about what Lister had done, on a tin of asparagus, which had caused him to end up stark bollock naked, on to the stage, during a production of The Importance of Being Earnest, that The Bootle Amateur Dramatic Society, were putting on, at the time! Apparently, that had been loosely based on an experience, that a friend, of his, had had! I had thought that it had been based on the Stag Night joke, on his: Live on Earth! Show! It just shows how wrong, you can be, doesn't it?!

Craig had been, utterly determined, to have, that ashtray, at any price! And finally, Craig did get, that ashtray, in question, delivered to him, courtesy of Robert Llewellyn! At first, I could not understand, for the life of me, why he had got, a round of applause! I felt awful, I had not, recognised Robert, without his Kryten Costume, on! I had seen Robert, with his Kryten Costume, on, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but there, had not been, so many, of us there, at the time, and there, had been, well over, five hundred people, in that Convention Hall, and the sweat, had been, pouring off everybody! And, I shudder to think, what sheer Hell, it would, have been, for Robert, if he had worn, his Kryten Costume, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention!

Robert didn't have, an independent questions and answers session, like he had done, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention. He did his questions and answers session, with Craig, which was great, because everybody thinks of those two, as a double act! And Craig had joined up with Robert's question and answers session, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, anyway, which had been really good!

And Craig and Robert, went on, to discuss, their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”, which they, had been, writing together. And, Craig and Robert’s: brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”, which they, had been, writing together, was going to be set, in a Men’s Prison, which is one, of those State of the Art: Open Prisons, run by Yuppies, who can get, rather nasty, when they really want to! Could this be, an updated version of Porridge, one thinks?!

And Craig and Robert, had also mentioned, that they, were also, going to appear, as Prison Convicts, in their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”. And Craig Charles, had been going, to play, a far more hardened, and a very experienced: Yuppie Prison Convict (an old boy, in other words!), and Robert, had been going to play, a very naive, and a very inexperienced: Yuppie Prison Convict (a new boy, in other words!), in their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”.

And Craig and Robert, had also mentioned, that they had co-written, their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”, in the Republic of Ireland, and at: Robert's Shack, in the Cotswolds.

With regard, to some recently updated News, with regard, to: Craig Charles’ Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn…

And, Craig and Robert, had also mentioned, that there had been, a possibility, that the BBC, had been planning, on commissioning: Craig Charles Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn, for the Millennium, at that point in time…

Unfortunately however, the BBC, had eventually decided, that they, had got, no future plans, to commission: Craig Charles Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn, for the Millennium, during the early Winter of 1998.

And Robert, had mentioned, that one, of his Neighbours, who had spoken, with a Yokel accent, had nearly had, a heart attack, when he had seen, Craig's Rolls Royce, going past, his drive! And Robert and Craig, had informed, everybody, that they loved to write, but they had, also stressed, that you cannot really write, from nine to five. You have got to write, when the mood takes you, even when, it is two or three '0' clock, in the morning, and it can get, a bit much, having an Apple Mac screen, glaring away at you!

Craig went on to mention, where he lived. He has a country residence, somewhere out in the wilds of Somerset. A Hunting Lodge, which dates back from 1610. Old properties, have always fascinated me and my husband and I are members of The National Trust and English Heritage. The last National Trust property we visited, was Hardwick Hall. Craig says, that it's great, the nearest neighbour is about, twenty five acres away, as the Lodge, is in it's own grounds, which has squirrels, foxes, deer and even badgers! And nobody can hunt on it, without Craig's permission! Well, I sincerely hope not, especially where all that wildlife, is concerned! Craig stated however, that it does have it's drawbacks, it's a four mile walk to the nearest pub! But Craig stressed, that his fridge, is fully stocked with beer! And he likes nothing more, than to read, and read, and read! Craig also mentioned, that he has another property in London, for his work, which is a timber framed residence, which is opposite The Houses Of Parliament. And every time he goes back to his property in London, he asks himself just one question - "What am I doing here?!".

Craig also mentioned, that his girlfriend Jackie, is expecting his baby, at the end of November, and that he is a bit worried, because the baby's head, is ideally positioned for giving birth. And I did hear, that if he did get that important phone call, Craig would have had to leave, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention. But fortunately, for all concerned, especially me, who didn't have my photo taken with Craig, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, he did manage to stay, right until the very end, which was a great relief, I can tell you! We didn't stay for the auction, which Craig hosted with Robert, but I presumed, that it went ahead, anyhow! I also heard that Craig's girlfriend Jackie, had attended, the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, along with her sister, which must have been quite an experience for them, and very nice, for Craig, to have bought his family along. But I had to admit, that I didn't know, that he was going to become a Father again, until I read the Summer Edition of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, and I did ask Steev about this, but he informed me, that it had only made it to a few of the tabloid papers, anyhow. And I can understand that only too well, because of Craig been so anxious to protect his family interests, especially after all the hell, that he had been through, via the trial, which is quite understandable really, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day!

Speaking of that, Craig did use a well-known Newspaper quotation, which he has since used for his: Live on Earth! Show: "Craig Was No Dwarf, When He Bedded Me!". I must admit, that one did escape me, after his trial, along with: "Craig Charles Bedded Sixty Strippers!". I have to admit, that I don't pay, all that much attention to the tabloids, and I honestly don't believe, what I read in the press, and it was only by coincidence, that I read one of the stories, at the time, because I had to go up town, with my husband, the day after the trial, and one newspaper did catch my eye, with the heading: "Craig Charles, Lusts After Pub Strippers!". I had time to read several stories in a certain publication, about several young ladies, who had claimed, that they knew Craig intimately, before I went off with my husband to Jodrell Bank, for the day, and in all honesty, I didn't believe it! The stories, were that ridiculous, and to my mind, they looked like something, out of a book of hyped up Fairy Tales, that it just wasn't true! One woman stated, that she went to his house, which she had been invited to, for "Tea", by Craig, when he had spoken to her at the Strip Club, where she worked, one day, and he read some poems out to her, that he had recently written, and that she had been impressed! I was amazed, that she knew what poetry was, before she could be impressed by it! Actually, I laughed at the made-up stories, I had read, after a while! They were that unbelieveable, you couldn't help, but laugh at them! Anyway, that's just an example, of what I saw in the press, who were determined to smear Craig's name, at the time, even after the event! But since then, I have been fully aware, that I am not the only one, who doesn't believe all the muck, that was written about Craig at the time, because of the support, that he got from the fans, made all that nonsense, slide into insignificance! But that's all, that I have got to say, about the trial, for now, anyway, especially as I feel, that Craig has been through, more than enough, where that is concerned, anyhow! And as I act myself, I understand, full well, what Craig has been through, where that is concerned, anyhow!

With regard to some of Craig's ever devoted female following, Craig made light, of all the photographs, that they had sent him, of themselves, over the years. Now, I have sent him, some photographs, of myself, to his: Official Craig Charles Fan Club, which had been, a Passport photograph, of myself, and one or two photographs, including myself, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, but they have, always been, with my clothes on! Craig went on to say, that they send him photographs of themselves in the nude, reclining on sofas, asking him to come and see them, sometime! The majority of these unclad ladies, are from the United States Of America, of course! I don't know whether Craig has had any photographs of unclad ladies, in this country, sent to him, but then again, that is something, which I don't really like to think about, all that often!

With regard to: Red Dwarf VII, Craig was asked, whether, he had enjoyed, working with Chloe, and he said - "Oh yeah, all that sexy red PVC leather! Of course I really enjoyed working with her!". Seriously though, Craig had gone on, about, how hard, Chloe, had worked, on: Red Dwarf VII, and how well she had fitted in, as well as been a sort of a replacement for Chris Barrie, at the time, but from now on, where: Red Dwarf VIII, is concerned, he knows, that her Character, will definitely, come into, its own!

Craig was asked about his Favourite Episode, of: Red Dwarf VII, which had got to be Blue: Episode V, of course! And as for that kiss, with Rimmer! Of course he had enjoyed it, and he had wanted to make it last as long as possible, but he was all for drinking a few whiskies and playing rugby, afterwards! But seriously though, that had been something of a challenge to do at the time, and thankfully, it had all been done in one take! He had also enjoyed the golf and the locker room scenes, as well, which Paul and I had thoroughly enjoyed, into the bargain!

With regard to Beyond A Joke: Episode VI, Red Dwarf VII, Craig said that he had enjoyed playing a Vicar, because it's rather sad, as Lister still doesn't get it! And he says, that he is still waiting for that episode, when Lister gets laid! It just isn't fair, when Rimmer, a dead guy, has got laid twice! Seriously though, Craig enjoyed Beyond A Joke: Episode VI, Red Dwarf VII, because Robert had co-written it! And Robert was also asked about Able, and had he been very hard to play? Robert said that he hadn't been hard to play, which was quite surprising really, because I had heard, that his evil self in Demons And Angels: Episode V, Red Dwarf V, had been very hard to play indeed, because of the exceptionally hot costume, which had really made him swear a bit, at the time!

Craig was also asked, about walking backwards into the lake in Backwards: Episode I, Red Dwarf III, by the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, and I am aware, that I have mentioned this, in my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, which had, originally been, asked, by the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, and that Craig had stated, that he very nearly drowned, because his clothes, were loaded with weights, but what Craig didn't mention, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, was the fact, that his foot got caught in the end of a rope, and Ed Bye, had had to jump into the lake, and rescue him! Apparently, the Film Crew, had been quite a way out, from the shore, and they honestly couldn't see, that Craig, had been struggling for dear life! But it was very lucky for him, that Ed Bye, had seen him, wasn't it?!

Craig was asked, if he would like to read another Red Dwarf Talking Book, because he did all the voices, for The Last Human by Doug Naylor. Since then, Backwards, has been released, as a Talking Book, read by Rob Grant. I have acquired a copy of it, since it was released, naturally. But I haven't had time to listen to it, yet, but from what I have heard of Rob Grant, reading it, I had to admit, that I was quite impressed! But with regard to Craig reading the voices, for The Last Human, I had to admit, that I was quite impressed, with his impressions of all the characters, especially Rimmer, The Cat and Kryten, and I really loved the voices, that he did for the gelf life of Cyberia, especially the Snugiraffe, Reketrebn, the Symbi Morph and his evil master Deki, with his Yorkshire accent! I also loved the snotty clerk, in charge of the Cyberian court! The Last Human by Doug Naylor, is a wonderful book, and one day, I may get the chance to read it properly! But as I have flipped through The Last Human, no end of times, it is fairly easy, to give it a very short review. But I have got so much reading to do, it just isn't true! And I have got to study Joan Of Arc in St Joan by George Bernard Shaw, for my next acting examination! Craig stated, that he was rather reluctant, to do another Red Dwarf talking book, because he admitted, that he didn't feel, that he wasn't very good, with the voices. But I found him very convincing where the impressions, of all the characters, were concerned, apart from the first side of the tape, where his impressions are a bit slow to catch on, at first, but only because he had to warm it up a little bit, first! But in my opinion, Craig definitely improved with the voices, from the second tape onwards! And in my opinion, I feel, that he can do accents, a hundred times, better than I can! I am dreading the day, when I have got to do an acting exam, with a really hard accent to do! I can do a basic working class accent, and a send up of a Northern accent, and I have appeared as a Russian, and a posh civil servant, in the amateur productions, I have done, over the years. But so far, I have been really lucky, to get out, of doing an accent! And as for Shakespeare and the majority of classical pieces, you can easily get away, with a standard English accent! And I thought, that Craig, was just as good, as Chris Barrie, with regard to doing impressions, and I feel, that it is an area, that he should definitely, still explore! As far as I know, the version he did of The Last Human by Doug Naylor was abridged, and I haven't heard, whether he has done, an unabridged version of it yet, but I hope, that may still be feasible, one day!

Craig had also, been asked about, his Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker.

Now, with regard, to Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, I did not see, every single Show, of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, at the time, myself, but I did see, one or two Shows, of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, just out of interest, at the very least! And I had been, quite impressed, but Chat Shows, have never really been my sort of thing, anyway, especially Late Night Chat Shows, but I had to admit, that it made quite a change, to see, a Late Night Chat Show Host, in a suit, at the time, because, whenever I have seen: Late Night Chat Shows, I am a little bit bored, of seeing, Late Night Chat Show Hosts, looking like, Complete and Utter Scruff bags! And Craig, had stated, that it had cost, about eight thousand, an Episode, to make, of his Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, and that, there, had definitely, been, a possibility, of another Series, of his Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, going into Production, at the time!

Unfortunately however, ITV1, had eventually decided, that they, had got, no future plans, to Produce, another Series of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, during the early Winter of 1997!

And Craig, had really loved the Characters, on his Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker: The Psychic: Doctor Destiny, And, Craig’s Publicist, who had, reviewed films, and Craig, had informed him, that he did not, have the time, to watch Films, even the 1979 Film: Quadrophenia! And, he had even been, in Elizabeth Taylor's Bedroom! Craig's Publicist of course! And, not Craig! And, there had also been: Yvonne The Hairdresser, who had been, a real Brummie, whom I remember, had been, in the process, of auditioning, for Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker’s: Exotic Birmingham Based Dancers: The Funki Feathers, at the time! Surprisingly however, one, of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker’s: Exotic Birmingham Based Dancers, from The Funki Feathers, had also hailed, from Birmingham, originally! But that said, however, I really did feel, that one, of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker’s: Exotic Birmingham Based Dancers, from The Funki Feathers Brummie accent, had not been, as nearly, as broad, as: Yvonne The Hairdresser’s Brummie accent, when all had been said and done! And, there had also been: The Man In Black, and I had really loved: Nana The Minder, doing her Pussy Galore Song! And Craig, had also, had a Comedian, on each show, of Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker. And, I really did feel, that the Liverpudlian Comedian, on Craig Charles’: Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, whom I believe Craig, had known, since his Schooldays, had been, very funny, indeed!

And Craig, had also interviewed, the Chat Show Host, whose Former: ITV1: Late Night: Zany Quiz Show: Bonkers, which quite ironically, had been, in the process, of being filmed, to a Live Studio Audience, in the Studio, right next door, to the Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker Set! And, the Chat Show Host, of the Former: ITV1: Late Night: Zany Quiz Show: Bonkers, had informed, Craig, that he had been, more than Welcome, to come along, and participate, in all, of the fun, at the time! I don't know whether Craig did actually participate, where the fun was concerned, on the Former: ITV1: Late Night: Zany Quiz Show: Bonkers, but I did take a look at the Former: ITV1: Late Night: Zany Quiz Show: Bonkers, on its, very first, Friday evening! It looked very good for a laugh, and I really liked the funny costumes, that the Contestants wore, especially the Gorilla costume! But it wasn't my sort of thing, really, but again, I would definitely recommend, the Former: ITV1: Late Night: Zany Quiz Show: Bonkers, for people, who really love, Zany Quiz Shows!

Now, I had also, remembered, that Craig, had also, promoted: Manga, or Anime on, his Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker. For anyone, who is unfamiliar, about it, Manga, or Anime, is a Japanese Animated Picture Strip Film, but they are, not Cartoons, which are: Comedic, or Adventure Animation Films, which are definitely, aimed at, a much, younger audience! I had seen, some, of the Manga, or Anime, on the Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, and for example, one story was about a young man, who was been seduced by an older and very experienced women, and even though, the feature only lasted a few minutes, it was rather raunchy, to say the very least! It isn't my sort of thing, but for anybody out there, who likes to see animation, which is a bit out of the ordinary, I would fully recommend it! There had been, a young man, in the audience, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, who had informed, Craig, that he liked: Manga, or Anime, especially as he was, half Japanese! And Craig's reply to this, had been: "Which half of you is Japanese?!". On each Show, Craig had a different: Rock Band, on every week, which the audience, could dance to! And Craig, had even interviewed, one Rock Band, which I understand, is quite unusual, these days, on Chat Shows! I had liked, one Rock Band, in particular, and they, had been, known, as: Jemson, and their style, was quite distinctive really, and their sound was very reminiscent of some, of the nineteen seventies Rock Bands, of their day! It was a real shame, that all, of the Rock Bands, were unsigned, but appearing, on, the Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, was a really good way, of attracting Record Producers, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! The Former: 1997: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker, would usually start off, with Craig, doing the odd piece from his: Live on Earth! Show, plus some new material, and he even did his George McGee Poem! I have referred, to that, in my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, which will, be appearing, on: Puzlebox: The Unofficial Red Dwarf Website, very soon! And, the Reference, for: Puzlebox: The Unofficial Red Dwarf Website, will be displayed, when the review, is on, there! Craig would also play some games, with the invited audience, which were quite amusing, and I really liked the game, where the two girls, got their heads shaved, because they got the answers to the questions right, instead of wrong! The German girl, Birgit Nakielski, who was unfortunate enough, to have her head, shaved, has got her very own: Web Page, which I found, to be very interesting, indeed! And, I will explore, her Web Page, at a later date! I think, that they were all, very brave, to have their heads, shaved! I know, that I just couldn't, have been, that brave enough, to have my photograph taken, with Craig! I take too much pride, with my hair! And there is something to be said, about having hair, and look what happened to poor Samson, when Delilah, got her hands, on his locks! I didn't see this particular game, but I have heard about it. Craig decided to put into practice, a game, he had made up, in his: Almanac Of Total Knowledge! I guess, that it must have been a real laugh, when it was actually, put into practice! I will quote from The Almanac: How To Liven Up A Party: This involves, getting two couples, up on stage, in front of everybody, and showing them two very large industrial black bin-bags. These can be bought at any large, industrial strength, black-bin bag shop! The idea of the game is, that one couple is sealed in each bag, and then, they have to swop clothes, including underwear. The first couple to have completely swopped clothes, wins a prize. You then point out that, to make it a bit harder, they will all have to be blindfolded! As soon as they are blindfolded, you lead the two couples over to their sacks, which they don't realize, have been swopped for large CLEAR sacks! Then the fun actually begins! Don't forget the camcorders! So, there you have it: Funky Bunker!

Craig had also been asked, about the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel Four: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

I have only seen one Show, of the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, myself, which had been, the very first Show, of the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, with the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner. And, I believe, that the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, had appeared, as a Contestant, on the former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, once again, but I can't be one hundred percent, certain of that fact! And, I would love, to meet, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, myself, along with Leonard Nimoy, because I believe, that they, had worked together, at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, in Stratford, Ontario, in Canada, and not, the Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England! And I really would love to ask them about that! And Craig, had been rather worried, about meeting, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, on the the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, which came to me as quite a surprise really, because I was pretty certain, that they had actually met, a couple of times, over the years, at the very least! My favourite episode, from the early Star Trek series, is: The City on the Edge of Forever, along with Joan Collins. In my opinion, it is a lot better, than: The Trouble with Tribbles, which every Star Trek Fan, seems to like! Maybe I'm just getting old, I had to admit, that I found it rather amusing, but it wasn't really my sort of thing! Craig went on to say, that they had had a very good reason to be worried, about meeting, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, on the former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, because the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, had recently attended a Press Conference, and he had been asked, if he was really bald and fat! And naturally, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, had not taken it, very well, indeed! So when, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, had been appearing, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, the very next day, they had all realised, that they had all, got to be, on their very best behaviour! But Craig, had stated, that there had been, no need to worry, and once Bill, had soon realised, that he had been, amongst good friends, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, he had suddenly, become, very friendly, with everyone, concerned, indeed, at the time! And Bill, had even helped out, when the Question Cards, had gone missing, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, because he had had them, on him, all along!

And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, is not, really, my sort of thing!

But that said, however, I would fully recommend, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, for any dedicated Science Fiction Fanatic out there, and a dedicated Science Fiction Fanatic, is something, that I am, definitely not! I just like certain Science Fiction things, that is all! Like the earlier Star Trek series, the earlier Doctor Who series, and naturally Red Dwarf, which is a really good send up of all the Science Fiction things, I've had time for, and never had time for, over the years, if you know what I mean! I've never even seen Babylon 5, OK! Seriously though, I genuinely thought, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had earned the praise, it had achieved, at the time! And, I had also thought, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, is definitely, the Quiz Show, that all of the Science Fiction Fanatics, are desperately, in need of!

Well come to think of it, I have discovered, that there are, no other Science Fiction Quizzes, out there, in this Country, as far as I am aware of, anyhow! And there are hundreds and thousands of Quiz Shows, out there, and not, one of them. is aimed at the Science Fiction community, especially in Great Britain! And Craig, had stated, that there would definitely, be another Season, of the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, and I certainly should hope so! Because I have heard, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had been, in the process, of getting: Millennium Funding, over the next five years, if it had carried on! And, I am aware, that it had had, some criticism, from the various Science Fiction Magazines, out there, at the time! And, I had been, pretty sure, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, would have found, it's feet in time, and I had felt, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had definitely got, great potential, at the time!

And, not to mention, the fact, that the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had also included, other Red Dwarf Cast Members: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and not to mention Doug's co-writer, Rob Grant, as Contestants, at the time!

And, I had really loved, the Computer, who had informed, everybody concerned, of the Score, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops. And, the name, of the Computer, who had informed, everybody concerned, of the Score, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had been: HAL! Would you believe it?!

Unfortunately however, Channel 4, had eventually decided, that they, had got, no future plans, to Produce, another Season, of the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, during the Autumn of 1997!

And, The Discworld Author: Terry Pratchett, had also, appeared, as a Contestant, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), along with the Team Captain’s: Craig Charles, and Bill Bailey, and with, her Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, during the Summer of 1997, had had, to sort out, some brand new: Question Cards, once again, when all had been said and done! And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops.

Craig was asked, about the insulting comments, that The Girlie Show had made about him. Now, I am not going to say, what they said, because I did find it rather offensive, to say the least, and it really did make my blood boil! Now, I am fully aware, that in, Showbusiness, that you must be prepared to take criticism, and I am fully versed in that myself, every time I take my acting exam, every twelve months, because the Examiners quite literally, tear the pieces apart, that you have worked so hard on, for the best part of a year, and they always make you feel, as if you haven't done any work, and therefore, the exam, is always a bit of an anti-climax, in my mind! But I do understand, that they are only doing their job, and it is more to give you a sense of discipline, which gives you pointers on how, you can improve, where all of your future acting examinations are concerned! But what they said about Craig, was unforgivable, in my mind! I can't put down what they said, even if I wanted to, because our Cybersitter will only substitute the words, for X's, as it does tend, to get a bit out of control, at times! I only saw The Girlie Show, where their nasty comments about Craig, were concerned, quite by chance really, because I had let the tape run on, from Captain Butler, and it was announced, that he was featured on The Girlie Show (Well the statement actually was: "Craig Charles comes under fire, on the Girlie Show, in a few minutes!"), and therefore, I naively thought, that I would have a look at it, and I had to admit, that I was totally shocked, beyond disbelief! And I fumed about it for days, afterwards! And to a certain extent, I am still fuming about it now, and I have even rung Channel Four to complain about it! I know it was eight months after the event, but they do say, it is never too late, to get your point of view, across! I was quite surprised that Craig answered that question, and in all honesty, I honestly thought that he would refuse to answer it (I for one, certainly wouldn't have blamed him for it, if he hadn't!), but he didn't, and I was amazed to discover, that he actually laughed about it, which is certainly more, than I did, at the time! Even now! Apparently, he had a little paper hat, with their comments, written on it! And he explained, that he didn't realise, that he had done something wrong, by having three shows on, one night of the week! "And there is the consolation, that I am a successful W…..! And I'll W….. away!". Well, I'll leave that one, open, I think!

During Craig's questions and answers session, Danny came on stage! Which was quite a surprise really! And Robert, had kept, waiting on him, hand and foot! And Craig said to Robert: "What's all this waiting on Danny, hand and foot?! Aren't I black enough, for you?!". Craig went on to say, that he had shared Danny's room, because he didn't arrive at the Hotel, until three 0' clock in the morning! I was aware, that Craig had attended breakfast, with his Manager, but I didn't know that he was staying as a guest in the Hotel, which came as quite as a surprise really! Craig laughed and said - "I'm not gay! We just had a few drinks, that was all!". Seriously, though, Danny was interrupted by a telephone call, and he was really surprised to discover, that it was his Mother, asking for him! "Hello Mum, it's a bit difficult to talk right now, Mum, because I'm on stage, Mum!". Danny's Mum, said Hello to Craig, but she still wasn't convinced, that there was five hundred people out there, and in the end, Danny had to hold his phone out, and get us all to shout - "Hello Mum!". I think that we all convinced her, that there was an audience out there! Seriously though, Danny has mentioned his Mum in his: Official Fan Club’s: Fanzine, and he has dedicated a Poem to her, and I also believe that she had been, a Legal Secretary, at one time? Anyway, that was the last we saw of Danny, at that point, and we were really sorry that we couldn't talk to him a bit longer, but then again, there's always, other: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump Conventions!

Craig made fun of Robert, talking about Northampton, Northamptonshire, and his friends there. Robert was born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, and I did try to mention, that we had been to Northampton, Northamptonshire, to see a Rugby match, three years ago! And Northampton, is a really nice town, and we even went round, their Museum, which has a really prized exhibit, which is an Elephants Foot! There are even photographs, about the Elephant, who was part of an expedition team, during the Colonial years of India. Robert mentioned, that Northampton, Northamptonshire, is surrounded by very pretty Woodland, and Craig kept saying: "I really wanted to know about Northampton!". Well, if Craig, ever comes, across, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, then he will, discover, a little bit more, about Northampton, Northamptonshire!

Robert was also asked if he had enjoyed working with Chloe, and he stated, that he thought, that she had been a royal pain in the ....! Seriously though, Robert assured us all, that she had been a lovely lady, and wonderful to work with, and he was certainly looking forward to working with her, again, on: Red Dwarf VIII. In the meantime, Robert was asked to imitate, Kochanski's walk, in Ouroboros: Episode III: Red Dwarf VII, which he gladly, obliged to!

Craig was asked, to do the: OM song, which he gladly obliged to, and he, had also, mentioned, that his Brother: Emile, who had, originally, performed, the: OM song, on: Timeslides: Episode V: Red Dwarf III, when he had appeared, as the younger Lister, was still carrying on with his acting, and that, he was appearing in a new action adventure Film. I didn't catch the Title, but I will certainly look out for it! As, I had mentioned, before, in my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, Emile Charles, has appeared, as: Eddie, in the Film: The Fruit Machine (1988), and as: Terry, in: Spatz (1990), and I had, heard of him, over the years, as an actor, in his own right, but I certainly, had not realised, that he was: Craig's: younger Brother: Emile, in a million years!

Craig and Robert also carried on, expressing their views of the Internet, and they made fun of all the long winded web addresses! I don't blame them myself, actually, as they are usually quite hard to find, via the search engines, and it is a lot easier now, to find a subject you want. For example, if you want to find out, about Charles Darwin, simply type: Charles Darwin! But I do know what they mean, when you are looking for a page, which can be about a million and one subjects, just like ours is, even though mine, is mainly Red Dwarf related, but then again, I have got it linked to the Internet Movie Database and if you look up the details on Red Dwarf and Captain Butler, I have got my pages linked up, via those details! And you can also give your web reference, via the newsgroups, as well, and if it is displayed on the newsgroups, then the links, are highlighted, and anybody coming across your details, can just click on them, and hey presto, they're on your page! You can always find a way, round these things, on the internet, if you try! But I can certainly understand, what Craig and Robert, are trying to get across. The internet is still very much in it's infancy, but it is going, towards the toddler stage, nowadays!

I had asked Robert, if he was writing, any new books, or plays, at present, and he had, informed everybody, that he was going, to promote, his new book, which he, was still, in the process, of deciding, a new Title for it, which could be, either: Fixing Ian, or: The Man on Platform 5. Robert has his own page on the web, which I have finally managed to locate, at long last! I had also heard, via the Red Dwarf newsgroup, that he was giving his email address away! I found this a little bit hard to believe, and I thought, that in all honesty, that it was a wind up! But it wasn't! I have got Robert Llewellyn's email address, and I have written to him several times, and he has written back to me, and he has put me, on his mailing list, which is about updates to his page, which is really nice of him! I will definitely create a link to his website, via my website, and give out details of his email address, at a later date, as I definitely think, that it is a very worthwhile link to have, especially as Robert has provided his own personal photo collection, of his own personal shots, which are non and Red Dwarf related! There is also an extra photograph of Robert and Craig, when they went to the United States of America this year, and some unseen shots, from: Red Dwarf VII, which he took, with his own H8 camera! Robert has also asked what title, the Red Dwarf Fans, would like to choose, for his book, which I have mentioned above. When I have completed this report, I will be writing to him, via email, about my choice of title, for his new book, as soon as possible! But with regard to his new book, I will give a few brief details, about the plot: Ian is a Science Fiction Fanatic, who meets these two girls at a party, and they are determined to get him, to become a normal person! I can't remember very much about what Robert said about the book, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, but Ian is determined to meet Craig Charles, who appears as Dave Lister on Red Dwarf, and he is really desparate, to have his photograph taken with him, and to get his autograph! And Craig Charles is supposedly appearing on stage, via his: Live on Earth! Show, but he has got his bouncer with him, and even though Ian gets very near to Craig Charles, he still gets beaten up by the bouncer, with Craig Charles looking on, and making very heartless remarks, into the bargain! Robert did an imitation of what the Scouser says in the book. Craig was in hysterics, while he was listening to this, and quite incredulous with disbelief, which is not surprising really, as every Red Dwarf Fan, who has met Craig, over the years, is fully aware, that he is VERY approachable, indeed! And that, he is more than willing to put himself out, for the fans, and as far as I know, I have never heard of any Red Dwarf Fan been beaten up, for trying to approach him, with regard to asking him for a photograph, to be taken with him, and asking him, to sign their books! But seriously though, I found Robert describing this alternative version of Craig Charles, was really quite funny, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! And I was in hysterics, when Robert described that part of the book! And I will definitely have a look at it, when it finally comes out in the shops, later on this year!

Robert had also, been asked, about, his book: The Reconstructed Heart, which I have discovered, at long last, that it is about Mankind's role, in the 1990's, of the Twentieth century! Robert had stated, that he had enjoyed writing it at the time, but so far, he has no plans to write a follow up to it, but I will go into a bit more detail, about, Robert’s book: The Reconstructed Heart, a bit later on, towards the end, of my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, so you, haven't quite, heard the last, of that, yet!

In the meantime, it is high time, for the questions, that I asked the more, than approachable Scouser! I admitted earlier on, that I didn't really know, just what I was letting myself in for, and I was completely and utterly taken aback, that Craig, had remembered me, from the Red Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! When I had told him, that I was a Drama student! And, for those, of you, reading, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, who may, be interested, I do, a part-time Drama course, at The College of Adult Education, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands!

Now, Craig seems to think, that I am an intellectual, as I asked him a lot of unrelated Red Dwarf questions, at the time! Now Craig, if you ever get the opportunity, to read this, I am going to tell you once and for all, I am not a know it all! I wish I was! I just absorb general knowledge very easily, that's all! It's just one of those things! And Craig, this may surprise you, I haven't got a single 'O' Level, at all! I'm a complete and utter duffer at exams! I have only got a Grade Three, CSE in English and Art, and I did English at the Grade Three level! I did typing in CSE at School, and I only got a Grade Five, for it. The Examiners, were very picky, due to the margins being one hundred per cent exact, and that was why I failed, but I retook the exam at The Wulfrun College in Wolverhampton in Pitman, and I passed, but then again, my marks weren't very high, where that was concerned either! I also took a computer course at College, and I struggled with that, as well, and I think the examiners only passed me, because they felt sorry for me! I have also got an RSA certificate, via the Youth Training Scheme in Office Skills, and again, my marks are low! I have also got four LAMDA acting exam certificates, but again my marks are still low! Again, I feel that the Examiners, only pass me out of pity, really! But seriously, they tend to look for what you haven't got, rather than what you haven't got! But there you have it! Craig, for once and for all, I am not a know it all! I wish I was!

After every question, I asked, Craig was determined to get his point across, about Prince Otto Eduard Leopold Bismark, whom the ship, the Bismark was named after. I have learnt all about the Bismark disaster, courtesy of my old astronomy group, who also re-enacted some scenes, between the slide show. I found it very interesting actually, but then again, my old astronomy group, was a mixture of several things. It was also a Computer Club, a Radio Astronomy Group, a General Interest Group, and it also had designs, on becoming a Science Fiction Group! And consequently, that is one of the reasons, why I became a fan of Red Dwarf! In other words, it didn't really know, what it wanted to be, but that is another story! But for all of you, out there, who is interested in Prince Otto Eduard Leopold Bismark, I have written down, what Craig knew about him. As everybody in the Convention Hall, seemed really amused by what Craig, was determined to get across to me, I can't remember everything he quoted, so I have copied down some details off my Educational CD Roms!

Prince von Otto Eduard Leopold Bismark (1815-1898) a German Politician, Prime Minister of Prussia 1862-90 and Chancellor of the German Empire 1871-90. He pursued an aggressively expansionist policy, waging wars against Denmark, 1863-64, Austria 1866, and France 1870-71, which brought about the unification of Germany. Bismark was ambitious to establish Prussia's leadership within Germany and eliminate the influence of Austria. He secured Austria's support for his successful war against Denmark, then, in 1866, went to war against Austria and it's allies (the seven weeks war), his victory forcing Austria out of the German Bund and unifying the North German states into the North German Confederation, under his own Chancellorship in 1867. He then defeated France, under Napolean III, in the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-71, proclaimed the German Empire, 1871, and annexed Alsace-Lorraine. He tried to secure his work by the Triple Alliance, 1881 with Austria and Italy, but ran into difficulties at home, with the Roman Catholic Church, and the Socialist Movement and was forced to resign by Wilhelm II, 18th March1890. So, there you have it: Prince von Otto Eduard Leopold Bismark!

Seriously though, Craig, said in his posh voice: "Oh He-ll-o! It is very nice to see somebody with their hand up!", which I had remembered, as being the correct etiquette, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! At the time, I had been so carried away, with asking, the Guests, questions, there had been the odd occasion, that I had forgotten to put my hand up, and I had to be reminded by one of the Organizers, where that was concerned! But they were very good about it, actually, but I was determined not to forget, again, this time, where that was concerned!

So, there you have it! So, without any further ado, here are the questions, that I had asked Craig, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention: I had asked him, about, whatever had happened, to his Former: BBC1: Evening Consumer Affairs Show: Them and Us, and would he be, willing to present: Consumer Affairs Programmes, again, one day? As I had also heard, that he had done some Shakespeare, over the years, and I asked him, if he would like to do some more again, at a later date? I have got Craig, as The Porter In Stephen Berkoff's Macbeth, on cassette tape, and as he still does a Liverpudlian accent, I think it really gets the part to come across, very well! I have also heard, via various sources, that Craig, has done some Shakespeare, at a Repertory Company, just outside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, with his ex-wife, Cathy Tyson, who is a very well-acclaimed, Shakespearean actress. She had appeared, at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre, as Portia, in The Merchant Of Venice, earlier this year, and Don Warrington (Commander Binks, and Phillip, in Rising Damp), had also, been in it, as well! I didn't go to see it, but I wish I had done so, once I read the reviews! I haven't seen Cathy Tyson in Band Of Gold, but I have seen her in the Film, Mona Lisa, which I thought was very good, but I will go and see her in a Shakespearean production, one day, and I also understand, that she appeared, with Craig, in the Play: Business As Usual, which was quite successful for a time, during it's run, in the West End, but I never associated that play, with Craig! That did come as quite a surprise, to me! I believe that Craig played Hamlet, when he was working with the Repertory Theatre Company, situated just outside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. That must have been quite a challenge for him, at the time, and I believe, even now, that there are not many actors, male or female (Frances De La Tour - Miss Jones in Rising Damp) did Hamlet), who are willing to take on that role, as it is very hard to learn! I know, that I certainly wouldn't be willing to take it on! That is a certain fact! I also believe that Craig has taken on minor roles, via The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, as well, and even, getting minor roles, at The RSC, is quite an accomplishment in itself, even if you are a very well-established actor!

With regard, to Craig’s Former: BBC1: Evening Consumer Affairs Show: Them and Us, Craig had stated, that the BBC, didn't re-commission another Series of it, because they weren't really interested, about people, submitting: Planning Applications, for Flats! But seriously though, Craig went on to say, that he had enjoyed working in Consumer Affairs, at the time, and if the opportunity came along again, where that was concerned, he would certainly take advantage of it, once again! And the same went for his Shakespeare, which he had certainly loved doing, at the time, especially the Porter on BBC Radio 4's: Stephen Berkoff's adaption of Macbeth. But unfortunately however, as it was just about to go out on the radio, Craig had just been released from Prison, pending his third bail hearing, and the production had attracted the wrong kind of publicity, which I thought, was very unfair, and Stephen Berkoff had been quite upset, at the time, and not so much, because Craig had been arrested, but because he was a big star! Stephen Berkoff hadn't been made aware of that fact! He had just been captured by Craig's genuine love for Shakespeare, and his acting abilities, outside Red Dwarf, which just goes to prove, to my mind, that Craig, can do other things, besides Dave Lister!

I had asked, Craig about: Captain Butler, which I had really loved, when it, had first, been broadcast, earlier this year, and I still love: Captain Butler! But more, on that, later! But to my surprise, and complete and utter dismay, he informed everybody, that even though he had had really had great fun working on it, last year, and that he had got on great with everybody, at the time, that there wasn't going to be another series of Captain Butler! Apparently, if a comedy isn't an instant hit, on the independent channels, they won't re-commission another series of it, which could have happened, if Red Dwarf, or Blackadder, had been shown on ITV, which had of course, at the time, actually turned them down! And I do believe, that the first series of both Blackadder and Red Dwarf, weren't as popular, when they were both shown at the time, but they developed more, over the years, and I have to admit, that I was quite disappointed, with the first series of Blackadder, at the time, but I did think, that it had got some potential at the time, which certainly came to the fore, especially where the second series was concerned! But in all honesty, I still think that the first series of Red Dwarf, was a lot better, than the first series of Blackadder! And Captain Butler, was definitely a lot better, than the first series of Blackadder! I know that Captain Butler, was criticised quite badly, by various newspapers, and via the Internet, and that it had only had, three million viewers, and I must admit, that I was slightly disappointed with the first two episodes. But even then, I had thought, that they had got GREAT potential, when it actually came down to it, at the end of the day! And a lot of people, myself included, thought that it had developed, as it went along, which was a comment, off somebody, via the alt.comedy.british newsgroup! I will list my Favourite episodes of Captain Butler in order: Desert Island Dick, The Tale Of The Ancient Mariner, Jailhouse Crock, Kidnapped, Death Is Just Another Word and Kiss Me Harder. I really loved little Lord Roger Crumsby (Lewis Rae). He was so sweet! And, I had really, liked: The Episode: Jailhouse Crock, when Butler, had warned, the Crew, about taking, a Shower, with their: Fellow: Jail Inmates, which had been, very similar, to a Session, on: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show: "I had soap on a rope, mate, and I didn't bend down, once!". But on a more serious note, I was amazed, at all the well-known actors on the programme! I had heard of Shaun Curry (Bosun) over the years, who I believed had played Corporal Robbins, in the Film: A Bridge Too Far, and Lewis Rae (Lord Roger Crumsby), had appeared as Euan in the Film: Chasing The Deer, and where Sanjeev Bhaskar (Adeel Kumar), was concerned, I had certainly heard of the name, but I just couldn't place him, and there were the guest stars, Robert Llewellyn as Nelson, who is very well-known as Kryten the Mechanoid in Red Dwarf, obviously! Vincent Wong (Tracy the Mermaid's Father), who has appeared in a lot of international films, over the years, and Arturo Venegas (Don Gonzales), and Michael Fenton Stevens (The Executioner). Now, I can't actually place, those two actors to hand, but I have certainly seen them in things, over the years! And I also believe that Roger Geeves (Blackbeard) had also appeared as Blackbeard, in the Muppet's most recent film: Muppet's Treasure Island? And of course, not to mention, the lovely Elizabeth Anson (Tracy the Mermaid) who has appeared, as a Psiren in Psirens: Episode I, Red Dwarf VI, and she was also fairly well-known, for her dance appearances, on The Two Ronnies! And Paul and I, had really appreciated her talents, when she had played Alice In Wonderland, and Anna Carteret (Juliet Bravo), had appeared as The Cheshire Pussy Cat, on The Two Ronnies 1989 Christmas Special! I had also, asked some, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Attendees, about whether, they had liked: Captain Butler, or not. And they had thought, that it was brilliant! I had heard, that they were definitely going to re-commission another series of Captain Butler, before Craig broke the news, that Channel Four wasn't going to re-commission another series of Captain Butler, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which came to me and everybody concerned, who had supported Captain Butler, as a total shock! And Craig, if you do come across, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, I am truly sorry, that there isn't going to be another series of Captain Butler, and I really mean that! Because I had thought, that it had got GREAT potential, at the time! And I did think, that the second series, would have been even better, than the first series! And that the storylines would develop, even more, as they went along, and that it would become even more successful, than Blackadder, and in time, even Red Dwarf! One never knows! But that was just not to be, unfortunately. But Captain Butler did have a cult following to a certain extent, and Craig, if you do come across, my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Review, I will certainly not let the memory of Captain Butler, die, ever! I have also done reviews of the show, for: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's Fanzine: Better Than Life, and The Inquisitor Red Dwarf Fanzine (which is also, on: Puzlebox: The Unofficial Red Dwarf Website!), and I have, even sent, a Letter, to your: Official Craig Charles Fan Club's: Fanzine: Smeghead, praising Captain Butler, to the skies! But I know, that it is not enough! I have also created the Internet's very first Captain Butler Website! It has also been linked to The Internet Movie Database, and even though, there isn't very much on it, at the moment, the important fact of the matter is: The page is there! And in time, along with my own Captain Butler story, and the history of Pirates in general, I do intend to transcribe the scripts, but it is a very slow process, but I will get it done, even if it takes me a lifetime!

There was a question, a really intellectual question, that I was really just dying and busting, to ask Craig: "Do you like Jane Austen?! Craig's response to this was: "Jane Austen's dead! Why are you asking me about a dead person, whom I am never likely to know, in my own lifetime?!". I thought it best not to go into that, too much!

The next question I had asked Craig was, about when he appeared in the second series of The Governor, as Eugene Buffy, and whether the sequel: The Trial Of Eugene Buffy, was ever going to go ahead, because I had heard Lynda La Plante, say on an interview on Radio Two, last year, that ITV, didn't want her, but Craig said: "It was more like Lynda La Plante, doesn't want ITV!". Seriously though, Craig mentioned, that he had enjoyed playing Eugene Buffy, at the time, and that he was still definitely interested, in the much awaited sequel, which still hasn't been ruled out, but it had been left, for quite some time, and the longer you leave these things, then people, will soon forget about it. But Craig went on to say, that whenever, he went out and about, especially when he went shopping, in his Local Supermarket, it had really made, a nice change, for people, to remember him, as Eugene Buffy, as opposed, to Dave Lister! And, the Local people, who had usually shopped, in Craig’s Local Supermarket, had usually, addressed him, as: “Oi Smeghead!”, at the time! And one persons remark, where Eugene Buffy was concerned, was: "Ey, Eugene! He was a real Nutter, wasn't he?!". I watched all six episodes of the Governor, and I really loved it, when Eugene lost his temper, all because his Cell Mate: Brian Samora, had left the Prison, and Eugene soon became very depressed and frustrated! Brian Samora, was played by Jake Abraham, whom I remembered, as the alternative Lister in: The Inquisitor: Episode II: Red Dwarf V, whom I had also thought, had really proved himself, as a very good actor, at the time! I have heard, that Jake Abraham, is a Night Club owner in Liverpool, and that he is also a very good friend of Craig's, as well. But I really did admire his acting ability, at the time, and I thought, that it was a real shame, that they had to kill his character off, in the end! But with regard to Eugene Buffy, I really thought, that Craig was at his best at that part, by been dragged by those three Prison Officers, kicking and screaming, down those stairs to the Punishment Cell, as if his life depended on it! And all because, he didn't want to share his cell, with a newcomer, which soon changed anyway, because Brian, didn't last five minutes, on the outside! And Craig really proved himself, where that part was concerned, when he was later being moved to the SSU (Special Security Unit) all because he frightened everybody, by saying that he had got Semtex explosives, but he hadn't, really! It was just a wind up, to frighten everybody in charge, on his wing! And I really loved him, being the main man, in charge of the escape plan, which went desparately wrong in the end! And my Mother, who also saw the Governor, at the time, thought that he was a really good actor, as well, even though, she isn't into Red Dwarf! But she liked seeing Craig in something else, which in my opinion, just goes to prove, that Craig, is a really good actor, beyond Red Dwarf, without a doubt!

I had also, asked Craig, if he had, ever been, interested, in appearing, in a Musical. To my surprise, however, Craig had informed me, that he had actually, been approached, for a part, in the Musical: Five Guys Named Moe, which I believe, Charles Augins (Queeg, in: Queeg: Episode V: Red Dwarf II), had done, the Choreography for, when it had done, its Nationwide Tour, a few years ago. And, with regard, to Charles Augins, I also believe, that he, had been: Danny John-Jules’: Former: Dance Instructor. And, I had also, seen, Charles Augins appear, as: Blind Pew, along with Hetty Baynes (The Cockpit Computer, in: Dimension Jump: Episode V: Red Dwarf IV), on Channel Four's: Christmas 1995 Production of Treasure Island, and I have also discovered, that Hetty Baynes, is also, the Playwright: Ken Russell's Wife! I saw some of it, when it was on, and I had to admit, that I was quite impressed with it, at the time! But with regard to Craig's Musical aspirations, he said, that he had turned the part down, because even though, he had had a laugh, working with Danny and Chris, on the Tongue Tied song, in: Parallel Universe: Episode VI: Red Dwarf II, and for, the Tongue Tied Video, he knew that dancing, wasn't for him, and he definitely, prefers acting, to dancing! In my opinion, you have either got it, or you haven't, where dancing is concerned! And Craig is convinced, that he definitely, hasn't got it, where his attempts at dancing, are concerned, anyhow! But it's the same for me, as well, you have really got to want to dance, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! That's the real secret of dancing! And it must be wonderful for people, who can do both, especially Danny and Chloe! But I would rather stick to acting! It's a lot easier! And I know, exactly, how Craig feels, where that is concerned! I don't really want to do complicated ballet movements to Gilbert and Sullivan, ever again, thank you very much, or sing snatches of songs, in The Mander Centre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands! But I also understand, that Craig, can actually sing and play the guitar! And I also understand, that he used to have a band, and that he also co-wrote an album, with his ex-girlfriend: Suzanne Rhatigan (Camille Kochanski, in: Camille: Episode I: Red Dwarf IV) , entitled: To Hell With Love, and he has written one or two songs, and he was even considering, doing an Acid House Rap album (Craig jokingly referred to it, as a Snot Rap album, in an early: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s: Fanzine: Better Than Life, interview!) for a laugh, and for charity, at one time, which I believe, would have been good, but it all fell through, unfortunately. I think, that Craig has also written most of the incidental music for Red Dwarf, including: Ganymede and Titan (but I cannot be one hundred percent certain, where that is concerned, anyhow!), Bad News (which Kryten dances to), The song: Cash (when his car approaches the mansion), which Craig co-wrote and sang with the Sons of Gordon Gecko, and wait for it, he even wrote the: OM song! All those songs, apart from Ganymede and Titan, were featured on the episode: Timeslides: Episode V: Red Dwarf III. Unfortunately, however, Craig's name wasn't credited on the episodes ending credits, for the songs that he wrote for: Timeslides: Episode V: Red Dwarf III, due to a production error. Craig has also co-written along with Gordon Gecko, and sung, the Theme Music: Handgun, which was, for his: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show Video, and Handgun, had also, been used, for his: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show Tour, as well, as, the: Craig Charles: Live! Official Bootleg Tour Video! Craig actually came up with the idea for: Handgun, when he was in Haiti, during the Coup of 1987, and he was a little bit worried, about getting out the country, at the time! And consequently, Handgun, was nothing to do, with his experiences in jail, or all of the hell, that he had to put up with, via the press, at the time! Another song, that Craig has written, which is, also featured, on, the: Craig Charles: Live! Official Bootleg Tour Video, which is, entitled: Back To The Sunshine, and I believe that it was in the charts, during 1989. I don't think that it ever reached the top thirty, but the DJ: Bruno Brookes had liked it, and he thought that it had got great potential, and I truly believe, that a lot of Craig's songs, have got great potential, and in a sense, I feel, that Craig has got far more musical aspirations, than I will ever have, in my own lifetime!

Craig proceeded to promote his Poetry Book, which would, be released next January. The Poetry Book, will also feature, some illustrations, courtesy of Philippa Drakeford, who has done, some Animated Red Dwarf Picture Strips, two for: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, entitled: Jim and Bexley, and a: Loretta Cartoon Picture Strip, and Philippa, has also done, an independent illustration, for: The Official Craig Charles Fan Club's: Fanzine: Smeghead, and most recently, Philippa has also, done, a Picture Strip, for: The Official Craig Charles Fan Club's: Fanzine: Smeghead, entitled: Round The U Bend. And, Craig's Poetry Book, is entitled: No Other Blue (originally, entitled: Graphic Poetry), and it, will also, be available, in Paperback, in Penguin Books, priced at: £5.99, in all, good Book Shops, from the 8th of January 1998.

While we are, on a Poetical Theme, Craig had recited, some of his Poems, via the request, of the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention. There had been, a Poem, which Craig, had performed, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention Attendees, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I believe, Craig had originally, performed, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, which is known, as: Two Jugs Of Beer, which I had been, quite impressed with, and a Romantic Poem, about a blond, blue eyed girl, which had been, all about: Kisses and Cuddles! And, that particular Poem, in question, had been, in the same vein, as his Romantic Poem, which Craig does, for his: Live on Earth! Show, which is, entitled: Where? With all? My Love? (Please refer, to my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, which will be, coming up, very shortly, on: Puzlebox: The Unofficial Red Dwarf Website!). But I can assure you, that had been, a completely different Poem, which Craig, had performed, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention!

While we were, on the subject of books, I had asked, Craig, when his: Autobiography, which is entitled: No Irish, No Niggers, would be, coming out, and Craig, had informed, everybody, that it, would be, coming out, next February. That book, had originally, been entitled, as: It's Not Been Boring So Far, which I had, originally preferred, but the new title is relevant, because it starts off, with Craig's Parents: Joseph, and Jo, looking for, accommodation in Liverpool, Merseyside, where they, had first met, one another, and all, of the difficulties, that they, had received, in the process, because his Father: Joseph, was black, and his Mother: Jo, was Irish. The fact, that Craig's Mother: Jo, was a University Lecturer in the History of Fine Arts, and she, had also, become, Craig's Manager, in later years, didn't really warm the people of Liverpool, Merseyside, to them, at the time! But there, you have it! And, Craig Charles’: Autobiography: No Irish, No Niggers, will also, be available, in Paperback, in Penguin Books, in all, good bookshops, from February 1998! Unfortunately however, I am afraid, that, I have not, got a price, available, for: Craig Charles’: Autobiography, which is entitled: No Irish, No Niggers, at this, point in time! But that said, however, the moment, that I do, manage, to obtain, an available price, for: Craig Charles’: Autobiography, which is entitled: No Irish, No Niggers, I will soon, adjust, these details, so don't, you worry!

As Chloe had also, kindly put in an appearance, to support Craig, and as Craig had said, how much he had enjoyed working with her, it was very nice to see her again, even though, she didn't go up on stage, with him. And, I had felt, that I just, had to, ask them, both, one very, important question - “Craig, did you enjoy, been on, your Leash, in: Beyond a Joke: Episode VI: Red Dwarf VII, and did, Chloe, actually enjoy, pulling you, along, on it?!”. Chloe's response to this, which one would naturally expect, had been - “I loved it!”. And Craig's response to it, which one, would also naturally expect, had been - “Oh yeah, seeing Chloe in that red sexy PVC leather, and me being pulled along by her, on that Leash, whoah, yeah! It was a real turn on, and of course I loved it! Seriously though, that scene was great fun to do, and a real laugh, even though, the Leash, was a bit tight, around the neck!”. Paul and I loved that scene, and we think it is one of the most funniest aspects of: Red Dwarf VII, especially when Kochanski, heartlessly pulls Lister along, on the Leash, in question, and he nearly falls over, because of this, and she, had said - “Come on Boy!”. It had been, a real laugh!

My final question was for Robert. I wanted to ask him about his cartoon work, which he had professed to taking an interest in, which I discovered, via his book about his days as a Hippie. The book, is entitled: Thin He Was and Filthy-haired: Memoirs of a Bad Boy. Robert had stated, in a recent interview in a Science Fiction Magazine, that the title is loosely based on a Science Fiction book, entitled: Golden Eyed They Were? Well, I'm not sure that I am one hundred percent right, where that title is concerned, but I think, that it is a pretty near enough, estimate! I think, it was, about, an: Alien Race, which had, come to Earth. Now, I haven't, actually read: Thin He Was and Filthy-haired: Memoirs of a Bad Boy, but I have flipped, through it, in a book shop! I found it quite interesting, but it wasn't my sort of thing, really. I'm more of a Fiction Reader, not a Factual Reader! And I did prefer: The Man in the Rubber Mask, and even though, that was a Factual book, it was more my sort of Factual reading, if you know, what I mean! And Robert’s book: Thin He Was and Filthy-haired: Memoirs of a Bad Boy, has been available, via Penguin Books, in all, good Bookshops, since Thursday the 5th of September 1996! But I honestly, do not know, what its Retail price, is! I didn't recognise Robert at first, on the cover, with his long hair, but if you look closely, you can tell it is Robert, in his earlier years! I quite liked Robert's references to Jung, the philosopher, and I was quite impressed with the way, that he cleaned the silver and made the toast, at Brasenose College at Oxford. I thought it was rather endearing, when he looked after the babies, at the Commune, in the Black Mountains in Wales, and I felt really sorry for him, when the Geodesic Dome (Buckminster Fuller Dome), that he had built, and had only just completed, had collapsed, more or less after he had moved into it, and I think, that he was a little bit overcome, when he had discovered, that it had crashed, after the Earthquake! But I don't think, that I will go into great detail, about that, where that is concerned! Seriously though, I was very touched, even when he was in deep trouble, with the law, with regard to the stolen car, that he wanted to take charge of Cabbage, the pregnant Commune's dog, after he was released on bail, because his kindness to that animal, reminded me of my Parents dog, Rusty, the Irish Red Setter, who died two years ago, of fluid on the lungs, at the grand old age of thirteen. But the question, that I wanted to ask Robert was, that he had been interested in doing cartoons, when he went to his first commune, and one of his fellow hippies, addressed him as Robert the Cartoonist. Robert informed me, that he had enjoyed doing cartoons, at the time, and he reminded everybody of the cartoon, that he had done, of Kryten, complete with a groinal attachment, for a cover, of The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life, which is also available, as a 'T' shirt. Robert stated, that even though he likes to dabble in the odd cartoon, as a hobby, he wouldn't really like to undertake it, as a career, as you've got to keep at it, and it is very hard to get into, as a career! But that said, when he goes on book tours, and even on his most recent tour, along with Craig, in the United States of America, Robert will draw the odd quick cartoon, as well, as signing his name on the Red Dwarf Fans, books! Craig mentioned, that Robert's cartoons, are pretty good, and that it makes a nice change, to see him doodling a little drawing of a face, etcetera, instead of seeing him, write his name, every time!

On a final note, the man, who had originally, asked the Backwards question, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, and the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, just had, to make sure, that Robert, had cracked a joke, about Craig's riding abilities, from Gunmen Of The Apocalypse: Episode III, Red Dwarf VI, which he had, originally cracked, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention! I will quote, from my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, once again: Craig had laughed, and he had stated, angelically - "Oh yes. Tell that story, you make me sound, like a right git!". Robert had retold, the Story: Gunmen of The Apocalypse: Episode III, Red Dwarf VI. "Gunmen of The Apocalypse. It's a rainy day, in Brands Hatch, Kent, Four men sit on four horses. Two of these men, Danny John-Jules and Mister Llewellyn, have ridden horses before. They're experienced with horses, they know they can ride horses. They're also aware of the dangers. Mister Christopher Barrie has never ridden a horse before. It has no steering wheel! It has no brake pedal, and it is not fitted with an aspirated V8 engine - the sort of thing, he's used to! Mister Charles has no fear! I will now do a very poor impression of Mister Charles on a horse. "Ey! Let's hit it, and see what happens!". "I didn't fall off, no one got hurt! I do all my own stunts!". Craig pleaded with the audience. Ah, but little did he know, that I have read - The Making Of Red Dwarf, by Joe Nazzaro, since then, and that particular episode, in question, was mentioned. And, from what, I had read, Chris Barrie, had nearly, crashed into, a Stage Coach! Robert went on - "Yes, the rest of us, aren't used to doing our own stunts, but boy did we do them, that day! The other great thing, that day was, the four stunt men, who ride those horses normally. They all had guns, and they were going to shoot Kryten. Robert was asked, if the horses were scared of guns. "Not at all", was the answer. "Marvellous, we came to shoot. Action. Pull out your guns. Bang, bang, bang. Arrrrgghhhh!!! Four stunt men, lying on the ground, four horses at the opposite ends of Brands Hatch. A bit of a disaster!", Robert had concluded.

And with that, Craig and Robert's questions and answers session, was over, sadly, but the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, wasn't over yet, and it, was time, for the Final Photograph and Autograph Session, at long last! Especially, as the Convention Hall, had actually, been classified, as being, rather unfit, to do, the job properly, because it had been, so humid, in there, what with all, of the sweaty bodies! And, I had thought, that we would, all have been, back in, the Reception area, once again, but no, we were out, in the Hotel’s Courtyard! Well, it was the Terrace actually, but we didn't mind, and the Hotel's Courtyard, was in, quite a nice setting, and I had, really loved, the Fountain, with the Cherub, on it! Which I had felt, had offered me, a sign of hope, somehow, especially, as I had touched it, at Lunchtime! We had managed, to have a drink, on the Terrace. We had some Cider. I would have preferred, drinking from a glass, rather than, the bottle, itself! But we had been, very thirsty, after being, in that Convention Hall, all day, that we, had been, rather relieved, to have something, to drink, at all!

When the tables were finally set up, and the guests were ready to sign, Craig teased us all, with his ever ready wit: "I'm not signing for you lot!", but he did, and well he didn't, actually! Craig didn't actually sign my books, but that was my own fault, really! But I'll come to that, in a bit. Going back to standing in the queue, I was amazed to discover, that we were standing next to the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust! I guessed that this must be deja vu, somewhat! But he had remembered us, from the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and he had stated, that he had remembered, the questions, that I had asked, the Guests, at the time, and as, he had got a copy, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's Fanzine: Better Than Life's Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, which he had wanted Craig to sign, just for memories sake, anyhow! I had also, bought my copy, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life's Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, but as, we were restricted, with only, four items, for the Guests, to sign, I soon realised, that I had had, no choice, in the matter, but to resign myself, of not being, able, to have, that particular copy, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s: Fanzine: Better Than Life Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, in question, signed, by Craig! But as, he had, got his copy, with him (by this time, mine was safely, packed away, in the car!), I gladly showed him the questions, that I had asked, the Guests, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, which had made it, in to: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life's Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, but I had also mentioned, to the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, that an indepth: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, which I had done independently, of: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club's: Fanzine: Better Than Life's Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, would be going out, on the Internet, quite soon, courtesy of my good friend: Kevin Blake’s: Puzlebox: The Unofficial Red Dwarf Website, and some, of my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, has been published, via The Official Danny John Jules Fan Club's: Fanzine, and the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, stated, that he did recognise me, via the photograph, of me and Danny, via The Official Danny John Jules Fan Club's: Fanzine, which had been included, with my Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention Review, anyhow! And, the man, who was, from Knutsford, Cheshire, near Tatton Park, which is owned, by The National Trust, had also, showed me, a copy, of Robert's book: The Reconstructed Heart, which he had been, utterly determined, to get Robert, to sign, for him, especially, as it was, no longer, available, in the shops, anymore! I had to admit, that I was quite impressed, with: The Reconstructed Heart, which incidentally is, about Mankind's role, in the 1990's, of the Twentieth century! Unfortunately however, it really isn't my sort of thing. But that said, I liked the drawings, I saw in the book, which had obviously been sketched by Robert Llewellyn!

In the meantime however, Craig was called away, via what we thought was a telephone call, which worried us a little bit, because I was so determined to get that photograph taken with him! He climbed up onto the table, and said, that he had got an announcement to make, which was: "Liverpool Four! Chelsea One!". I was thankful to notice, that nobody had collapsed with shock, at his Cherubic and Seraphic jape of the day!

Now, I have, to admit, that I have, acquired, blisters, on my feet, from the walks, that I have done, when I have, gone on, Holiday, with my husband: Paul, over the years! I have climbed up, Mount Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales, on foot, and I have, acquired, blisters, on my feet! I have climbed up, and down, Hadrian's Wall, and I have, acquired, blisters, on my feet! On, our most, recent Holiday, in Scotland, we had, walked, around: Clatteringshaws Loch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, for the best part, of seven miles, and I had, acquired, blisters, on my feet, from that walk, in question! But I have, never, ever, acquired, blisters, on my feet, by queuing, for hours, on end! I had, just not, thought, that was, at all, possible! But that said, however, my husband: Paul, had assured me, that, it is, quite, possible, to get, blisters, on your feet, by queuing, for hours, on end!! So, there, you have, it!

And, there had been, four young girls, who had been, standing behind us. Not right behind us, of course! And, those four girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), had whiled the time away, a bit, by singing some of their favourite songs, which had been, mainly old and modern songs, including some of The Beatles Songs! And, the Director, of the Film Crew, had been, a little bit concerned, about those four girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), who had whiled the time away, a bit, by singing some of their favourite songs, which had been, mainly old and modern songs, including some of The Beatles Songs! And, the Director, of the Film Crew, had insisted, that those four girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), that their singing: The Beatles Songs, had actually, been causing, some disruption, with regard, to them, filming the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which had been, with regard, to Copyright Reasons! Especially, where The Beatles Songs, had been concerned! But quite surprisingly, however, the Film Crew, had interviewed, those four young girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), who had whiled the time away, a bit, by singing some of their favourite songs, which had been, mainly old and modern songs, including some of The Beatles Songs!, with regard, to their views, on Red Dwarf, in general, which I had felt, would definitely, be used, for Red Dwarf's Tenth Anniversary Celebrations! And, the people, who had won, the first round, of the Red Dwarf Quiz, would be used, for a Red Dwarf Universe Challenge Quiz, which is a Parody of University Challenge, which would go out, on the same evening, during February 1998, and which, I have referred to, earlier on, in this review!

And, I had also asked, those four young girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), and they had also, been singing: The Beatles songs, if they had liked: Captain Butler. And, those four young girls, who had been, standing behind us (Not right behind us, of course!), and they, had been, singing: The Beatles songs, had informed me, and Paul, that they had thought, that Captain Butler, had been, brilliant, when they had seen it, at the time!

We honestly didn't think, that we would make it to the table, because the auction, was at six 0'clock, which was going to be hosted by Craig and Robert, but we had discussed the possibility of staying as long as we had to, if that were the case, and we had managed to cope on Saturday evening, hadn't we? But that said, however, the Organizers, had kindly, agreed, to let, the Guests, carry on, with the Final Autograph and Photograph Session, because by the time, that the auction would have finished, it would have been too dark to complete, the Final Autograph and Photograph Session, outside, and it would have meant moving the tables into reception once more! So, this meant that the auction, would have to be held a little bit later on, but there wasn't so much pressure, for everyone to get their photographs taken and books signed, but I had to admit, that I was still on tenterhooks, though!

We finally made it to the edge of the queue, and it was wonderful to see the Guests Profiles, at long last! And I even managed to chat to Robert, before it was my turn to have a photograph taken with him! Robert said he was beginning to get Writers cramp, and while I was there, I asked him what it was like to sign the books with Kryten's hands, and whether he had found it uncomfortable? Robert had admitted, that it was, uncomfortable, yes, and so far, he had only, done two signings, with Kryten's hands, which had been, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and a book signing, I think? Robert went on, to say, that, as his hands, were so stiff, it did make, signing autographs, very difficult, indeed! And, I had reminded him, of the time, that I had, shook his hand, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, and that, it had felt, like shaking a hand, in a driving glove! And Robert, had agreed, with me, that when, he has got, Kryten's hands, on, they are, exactly like, even stiffer driving gloves!

But I got my photograph taken with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, which was very nice, and they all signed my books. I also passed a copy of an email, that I had received, on to Robert, which was, via his old friend Charley Dancey, who had known Robert, since his Hippy days! Robert said that he would pass it on to him, when he saw him next. Charley and his sister Carol (whom was an old girlfriend of Robert's), were orignally from New Mexico, in the United States of America, by the way! I just thought that I would mention it, anyhow!

And finally, I had managed, to reach, the man of the moment: Craig Charles!

And, all of the photographs, for that signing and photograph session, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I had had taken, with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, and Craig Charles, via Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show. And, I had been, very pleased, indeed, with the results, of all, of the photographs, of that signing and photograph session, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I had had taken, with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, and Craig Charles, via Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show. And, I really did feel, that Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show, had definitely, made a much better job, of taking, those photographs, of that signing and photograph session, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I had had taken, with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, and Craig Charles, via Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show, than we would have done, when all had been said and done! Especially, as I had felt, that Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show, had got me, to pose properly, for those photographs, of that signing and photograph session, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I had had taken, with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, and Craig Charles, via Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, whom I had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live On Earth Show! And, I have certainly never been one, for having, my photograph taken, with people, anyway!

And, Jack, if you do manage, to find the time, to read this, I really did feel, that you had done, a brilliant job, via your taking, those photographs, of that signing and photograph session, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, which I had had taken, with Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett, by you, had been concerned, when we had met, prior, to the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, at Oxford Brookes University, at the Headington Campus, just outside, Oxford, Oxfordshire, when we had been, to see: Craig's: Live on Earth! Show, thank you!

My photograph with Craig, was me, seated next to him, cheek against, Cherub cheek! I was really glad to sit down, at last, and definitely with Craig! He said: "Hello Darling!", when I finally got round to the front of the table, to collect my Red Dwarf and my non related Red Dwarf books, and shake him by the hand, but I didn't get him to sign my books, did I?! No, I got him to read the poems, by John Betjeman, which I gave to Craig to keep! Craig had told me, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, that Betjeman, who had also been the Poet Laureate, had inspired him to become a Poet, and I had remembered that! Craig also said - "I'm a Romantic, aren’t I?!". But he did read some of one poem out, by Betjeman to me: Upper Lambourne. I'll just type out a couple of verses.

Upper Lambourne

Up the ash tree climbs the ivy, Up the ivy climbs the sun, With a twenty-thousand pattering, Has a valley breeze begun, Feathery ash, neglected elder, Shift the shade and make it run -

Shift the shade toward the nettles, And the nettles set it free, To streak the stained Carrara headstone, Where in nineteen-twenty-three, He who trained a hundred winners, Paid the final entrance fee.

Craig had also liked another poem, that I gave him: Ireland with Emily, and I also told him, that I had played: Alice Fitzwarren in "Dick Whittington", about eight years ago. Craig confessed that he didn't know that much about the Pantomime: Dick Whittington, even though, he would be playing: Idle Jack, for five weeks, from January 1998, at Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, when all had been said and done! But I am pretty certain, that he will soon read up on it, and Pantomimes, are very easy to do, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day! But they are a lot harder to do than plays, because there are more sets, and there is the music to concentrate on, as well as the acting! They can get a bit hectic, after a while, but they are also great fun to do, as well! So, I am sure that Craig won't have any problems, with doing Dick Whittington, and I really wish him, every success with it, anyway! I shook Craig's hand once again, and I told him, that I hoped everything would go all right for him, with the baby, and it certainly has! On Friday the 7th of November 1997, Craig's girlfriend Jackie, had given birth, to a six pound, six ounce baby girl, called Anna-Jo, at a London Hospital, and I have heard that Craig is over the Moon, and over the Moon, literally! And I'm really pleased, that everything went well for him, anyway, where that was concerned, anyhow!

I also had the honour of meeting his right-hand man: Russell Bell, whom I recognised from Funky Bunker, when he played: Doctor Destiny, Craig's send up: Psychic! He is also the man with the gun and the pizza on the: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show Video, but Russell doesn't go on the tour, though, which is a bit of a disappointment, really, because I had really loved his spot, and I thought he had supported Craig, very well, indeed! Russell's appearance was just used solely for the video, and Craig shoots the gun, instead! Russell is also featured with Craig in the photographs in "The Almanac", and the photos in "The Log", as well, but he has worked with Craig for years apparently. He seemed very nice, and he seemed rather surprised that I recognised him, actually! But seriously though, I asked him if he was a Comedian, but he said he wasn't, and that he works mainly as a writer, and helps Craig with his act, from time to time, but I found him very interesting anyway, and it was a pleasure to meet him, anyhow.

So, that was that, I wasn't able to say goodbye to Steev, but I thanked Caroline Hambleton and Rory Daniel, for having us, and could they give our regards to Steev? Everybody was in the process of leaving, anyhow, because we had heard some people say, that their train was due, and that they wouldn't be able to stay behind for the auction. But from what I heard later, I gathered that there were more than enough attendees, who stayed behind, because it definitely went ahead, with Craig and Robert, as the hosts! And even though, the auction items weren't on display, it was still great fun, bidding for Red Dwarf related items, anyhow! I have heard that the most expensive sale was for Norman Lovett's copy of his script of Nanarchy: Episode VIII, Red Dwarf VII, which went for 180.00. Included was one of only two PAL videos, ever made of Craig and Robert, on a PBS charity drive in Seattle, which had gone, for: £135.00, and a bottle of Jupiter Mining Corporation Champagne, from Ouroboros: Episode III, Red Dwarf VII, which had gone, for: £65.00.

We had earlier discovered, that we were parked fairly near to Craig Charles': Antique Bentley: Rolls Royce, which I had known about, via his: Official Craig Charles Fan Club's: Fanzine: Smeghead. But that said however, we had been, far too shattered, to take it, all in, in the end, when it had actually come down to it, at the end of the day! And to a certain extent, especially with regard to writing up this report, I am still far too shattered to take it all in, now! But it was well worth it, anyhow, and not only that, when we got home, I also discovered, that I had packed one of the Hotel's hand towels, as I had been in quite a rush, especially where my packing was concerned! So, Kryten is right, everybody does take a few hand towels from hotel's, from time to time! But it had got to be that particular hotel, hadn't it?!

But I was on tenterhooks, where the photographs were concerned, for the best part of three weeks, just in case they didn't come out! And, I had been, rather worried in case, all that queuing, had been, for nothing! Especially, where my photograph with Craig, was concerned! Because Daryl of The Inquisitor Red Dwarf Fanzine in Northern Ireland had informed me, that he had had a photograph taken with Craig, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1996 Convention, by a wall, and it had cut his head off, which must have been awful for him, because he had had a good laugh at the time, with Craig! It must have been a real let down for him, when he got his film back, but we hadn't used all of the second film, and there were at least another thirteen shots left! It was a different matter, where the film, for the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1995 Convention, had been concerned, because I had more shots on the first film, and we got that developed right away, and the photographs, had turned out fine, but it took us, at least seven months to use up the second film, because we didn't go to enough places to use it up, quickly enough. And I decided, then and there, that I wasn't going to wait as long, this time, if I could help it! And as I have mentioned before, I didn't ask Craig, if I could have my photograph taken with him, which I have regretted, ever since, but this was a different situation, entirely!

But fortunately however, we have since acquired a quarter ginger, a quarter Siamese and a quarter Tabby Pussy Cat, called Holly (that was just a coincidence, we didn't take her on, just because she has the same name as Red Dwarf's computer! No, the real reason was, that she was officially classed as aggressive, and recommended for a farm. But I have never known, an aggressive pussy cat, let me stroke its ears, or lick my hand, when I first made her acquaintance, in the pen! In short, we saw some hope in her, and we decided to take her on! She was also not classed as a Lap Cat! Within a day, she climbed on both of our laps! But she can get a bit temperamental at times, and I have since used up a box of plasters! We think, that she was mistreated, when she was a kitten), from the Cats Protection League, and as Holly was very obliging, about resting and sleeping, on all our furniture, it gave me an excuse to use up the rest of the film in the camera! And as I have just stated above, with the very careful way, that: The Official Red Dwarf Fan Club’s Organisers, and via Craig's: Manager: Jack Peploe, had taken, the photographs, in question, they had all, come out, very well, indeed, apart from the one shot, we had taken, afterwards, where we had stopped, at a Pub, which was right by a canal, but the shot, came out very dark, indeed, but as we didn't have, anything to eat there, because nobody, had seemed, available to serve us, and we, had gone onto, a Little Chef Restaurant, instead! And, we had felt, that we, had all been, very lucky, indeed, with the camera anyway, because I had thought, that the batteries, had been, making a whirring noise, on the Saturday evening! So, we were very lucky really, where that was concerned, anyhow!

And on, that Final note, I will officially close, my indepth review, of the Red Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, and I hope, that anyone, who comes, across this review, enjoys reading it, as much, as I have enjoyed, writing the review, and participating, in all, of that action!

The End

Marie Birch

December 1997

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