Johnny Ringo said:

It [Red Dwarf] will NEVER be what it once was...

For sure. There is no way.

But series 10 is far better than 9 / Back to Earth. I really didn't like 9 at all but I've watched a few episodes from 10 more than once. That said, there are still some dull moments.

Anyone seen the Brittas empire? [another Chris Barrie show] - been catching eps on youtube. Used to watch it wayyyy back.

I didn't even find Back to Earth slightly enjoyable or entertaining. I'll check out series ten then, only six episodes, not a super huge time investment.

Yeah, the Brittas Empire is kind of fun, I've seen all the later series and the conclusion, but somehow I've never managed to see the earlier episodes. It is kind of surprising how little Chris Barrie is in, considering how well known he is. Red Dwarf and The Brittas Empire are the only two shows he's stared in, and somehow he ended up being Laura Croft's butler in those crappy Tomb Raider films.

re: life on Mars - I've been meaning to check it out but never really got around to it yet. It comes highly recommended by a few friends.

Lately I've been watching a mix of stuff, The only thing I've really been keeping up to speed on is The Venture Bros. I love that show...maybe too much.

Life on Mars is a show I tell a lot of people they should watch, and maybe only two or three that I know of have done so. It just doesn't look that interesting. The box art on my BD sets make it look incredibly dull. It is a hard show to make look interesting with still images, and the plot sounds painfully silly when described out loud. However, watch the first episode or two, and it is hard to deny that the show is something special.

I love Venture Bros. too, one of my favorites. It is good to have it back. I'm several episodes behind at the moment so that I can enjoy a few in a clump when the mood strikes.