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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Barrie withdraws from London Comic Con due to 'medical situation'
Chris Barrie has pulled out of a series of public appearances due to a "medical situation". The 65-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Arnold Rimmer in the hit TV comedy Red Dwarf - was originally set to appear at London Comic Con over the weekend, but Chris has withdrawn from the event at short notice. In a statement posted on his website, the actor said: "Hello Everyone, "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. Updates on all this will be issued as and when. (sic)" Despite this, Chris still hopes to attend his Scarborough Unleashed show on November 9. The actor - who was expected to be reunited with his Red Dwarf co-stars at London Comic Con - also reaffirmed that he remains committed to his work as an ambassador for Nature's Haven, which extols the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature. Chris' statement continued: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy! "During 2022 I became an Ambassador for Nature's Haven whose mission is to enable the community to access and learn about the therapeutic and health benefits of gardening and nature and I would like to extend my thanks to all of you who have donated to this forward thinking, Not-For-Profit organisation. For more information please go to or Instagram "I will continue to support small local charities directly, including those which support veterans and ex-servicemen and women. I believe that the treatment by the State of those who have been prepared to pay the ultimate price has been nothing short of shocking. "I look forward to seeing you soon. "Best Wishes "Chris Barrie (sic)"
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie cancels string of public appearances due to 'medical situation'
Red Dwarf icon Chris Barrie has pulled out of multiple public appearances due to a mystery 'medical situation'. The TV star, 65, best known for playing uptight hologram Arnold Rimmer in the cult sci-fi sitcom, was expected to reunite with his castmates at London Comic Con over the weekend, but dropped out at the last minute, citing worrying health issues. In a statement posted on his website, Chris told fans: 'Hello everyone. 'I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. He added that all planned appearances 'over the summer and into the autumn' have now been scrapped, leaving followers concerned for his well-being. 'Updates on all this will be issued as and when,' he added. The beloved actor was due to join Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge for a long-awaited Red Dwarf reunion that had fans buzzing. While Chris didn't go into detail about the nature of his condition, he did confirm he's still hoping to keep one date in the diary, a comedy appearance at Scarborough Unleashed on November 9. He said: 'In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter.' Apologising for missing the London event, Chris added: 'Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf, which first launched on BBC Two in 1988, became a sci-fi sensation with its bonkers tale of last-man-alive Dave Lister floating through deep space with a hologram, an android, a humanoid cat and a sarcastic spaceship computer. At the height of its fame, it pulled in over 8million viewers, racked up global sales of more than 11.5million DVDs and videos, and aired in around 25 countries. The sci-fi comedy also scooped prestigious honours, including an International Emmy and multiple British Comedy Awards. The series ran until 1999 before being revived on digital channel Dave, with its final episode airing in 2020. As well as Red Dwarf, Chris also starred as Hilary, Angelina Jolie's butler in Tomb Raider. He also plated Gordon Brittas, the most irritating manager in The Brittas Empire which aired on BBC One as one of the principal male voice artists on Spitting Image. At the beginning of 2004 Chris also presented on Discovery Channel's Massive Engines. Chris Barrie's Massive Machines followed in late '04 and Massive Speed was completed in 2006.
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to ‘medical situation'
The star confirmed one date remaining on his calendar for the time being star's update BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to 'medical situation' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BBC comedy star sparked concern after cancelling a string of public appearances due to a 'medical situation'. Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020, with stints on BBC Two and Dave. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020 Credit: Alamy 3 Chris Barrie played Arnold Rimmer in the series Credit: Alamy 3 The hit comedy's core cast members Credit: Alamy Chris Barrie, 65, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, has cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". Over the weekend, the actor had been set to appear at London Comic Con. Chris would have joined co-stars Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge. Posting on his website, the star shared: "Hello everyone. "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. 'In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. "Updates on all this will be issued as and when.' Continuing, Chris confirmed he would be keeping one date in his calendar for the time being. Namely, his November 9 appearance at Newcastle comedy event Scarborough Unleashed. He explained: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show "Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf follows the adventures of a group of oddball characters who are stranded on a spaceship three million years in the future. The show's main character Dave Lister wakes up after three million years in suspended animation to find out the rest of the crew on his spaceship were killed in an accident. Red Dwarf cast members Sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Its cast members include: Craig Charles as Dave Lister Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer Danny John-Jules as Cat Robert Llewellyn as Kryten Norman Lovett/Hatty Hayridge as Holly This would have left him alone in outer space - if not for the strange companions he met along the way. This includes the hologram of his former bunkmate, the ship's computer, an android he rescues from a shipwreck, and the creature that evolved from what was his pet cat. It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Last year, it was announced the core cast would reunite at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to ‘medical situation'
A BBC comedy star sparked concern after cancelling a string of public appearances due to a 'medical situation'. Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020, with stints on BBC Two and Dave. 3 3 3 Chris Barrie, 65, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, has cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". Over the weekend, the actor had been set to appear at London Comic Con. Chris would have joined co-stars Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn and Hattie Hayridge. Posting on his website, the star shared: "Hello everyone. "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. 'In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn. "Updates on all this will be issued as and when.' Continuing, Chris confirmed he would be keeping one date in his calendar for the time being. Namely, his November 9 appearance at Newcastle comedy event Scarborough Unleashed. He explained: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter. Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show "Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf follows the adventures of a group of oddball characters who are stranded on a spaceship three million years in the future. The show's main character Dave Lister wakes up after three million years in suspended animation to find out the rest of the crew on his spaceship were killed in an accident. This would have left him alone in outer space - if not for the strange companions he met along the way. This includes the hologram of his former bunkmate, the ship's computer, an android he rescues from a shipwreck, and the creature that evolved from what was his pet cat. It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Last year, it was announced the core cast would reunite at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC comedy legend sparks concern as he cancels string of public appearances due to ‘medical situation'
A BBC comedy star sparked concern after cancelling a string of public appearances due to a 'medical situation'. Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020, with stints on BBC Two and Dave. 3 Red Dwarf aired on and off from 1988 to 2020 Credit: Alamy 3 Chris Barrie played Arnold Rimmer in the series Credit: Alamy 3 The hit comedy's core cast members Credit: Alamy Chris Barrie, 65, who played the holographic Arnold Rimmer, has cancelled upcoming public appearances owing to a "medical situation". Over the weekend, the actor had been set to appear at London Comic Con. Chris would have joined co-stars Craig Charles, Posting on his website, the star shared: "Hello everyone. Read more on BBC comedies "I'm going to be brief, but over the last week I have been dealing with a medical situation which I am only just beginning to get my head around. 'In the light of this I shall be attending no more events over the summer and into the autumn . "Updates on all this will be issued as and when.' Continuing, Chris confirmed he would be keeping one date in his calendar for the time being. Most read in News TV Namely, his November 9 appearance at Newcastle comedy event Scarborough Unleashed. He explained: "In the meantime I shall leave Scarborough on the itinerary for now and will look forward to returning there in the early winter . Red Dwarf's Craig Charles reveals there will be more specials of hit show "Obviously I shall miss not being with the posse in London this Sunday but I'm afraid that is the way it is. Enjoy!' Red Dwarf follows the adventures of a group of oddball characters who are stranded on a spaceship three million years in the future . The show's main character Dave Lister wakes up after three million years in suspended animation to find out the rest of the crew on his spaceship were killed in an accident. Red Dwarf cast members Sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Its cast members include: Craig Charles as Dave Lister Chris Barrie as Arnold Rimmer Robert Llewellyn as Kryten Norman Lovett/Hatty Hayridge as Holly This would have left him alone in outer space - if not for the strange companions he met along the way. This includes the hologram of his former bunkmate, the ship's computer, an android he rescues from a shipwreck, and the creature that evolved from what was his pet cat. It first aired on BBC2 in 1988 and ran until 1999, before it moved to UKTV channel Dave ten years later. Last year, it was announced the Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh .
