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**drwhofan74** · Jun 5, '07, 5:49 PM

It's just the way British TV shows are done. They do not run for continous seasons like in the US. They shoot each series (season), and it gets stuck into the schedule if they decide to pick it up later. The BBC only makes out their schedule two weeks ahead of time. (you wil see this their announcements when a new series (season) is supposed to begin, eg The most recent season of Dr. Who.)

They sometimes go for great periods of time between series. If you look at All Creatures Great and Small, for example, the main set in the vet clinic changes drastically from series one to series two. Oh dear GOD! I watch waaaaaaaay to much television.....

PS... Yes the show is great! Very funny for any Sci-Fi Fan.

**Mikey** · Jun 5, '07, 6:32 PM

This leads me to a question and an expansion on a question I asked a while ago.

So if the people of the UK pay a mandatory "TV tax" and this is the BBC's soul income to keep running, .... then they couldn't less if a show was a hit or not, right ?...

**ABMAC** · Jun 5, '07, 7:24 PM

Besides being funny, Red Dwarf was one of the best science fiction shows I've ever seen, easily as scientifically accurate as Star Trek, and less antiseptic.

WAY less antiseptic.

**jwyblejr** · Jun 5, '07, 8:25 PM

Brilliant,brilliant show. They tried to make a version here in the States but it never got anywhere. Anyone know what ever became of the movie they were working on?

**palitoy** · Jun 5, '07, 8:53 PM

Red Dwarf is brilliant, a great SF series and a wonderful comedy. Most Science Fiction comedies rely on a lot of cheese sci fi humour but RD was more about character, very clever and fun.

Later seasons weren't as great but still fun.

**ctc** · Jun 6, '07, 5:59 AM

Hmmmm....

Red Dwarf is fantastic! I never read the book; but I've seen most of the show. Funny stuff. Although I'd recommend seeing it from the beginning if you can. There's an actual story going on there (although it sneaks up on you) and if you don't see it in order a lot of stuff won't have as much impact.

Don C.

**Surfsup** · Jun 6, '07, 9:58 AM

I'd highly recommend it Mike, especially the 4th and 5th seasons. They were the best of the bunch IMO. I'm going to have to dig my dvds out for another viewing now.

**drwhofan74** · Jun 6, '07, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by type1kirk

This leads me to a question and an expansion on a question I asked a while ago.

So if the people of the UK pay a mandatory "TV tax" and this is the BBC's soul income to keep running, .... then they couldn't less if a show was a hit or not, right ?...

That I have no clue about. But, your logic is sound. Any Brits know anything more on this?

**bonkers head** · Jun 6, '07, 2:52 PM

Originally posted by type1kirk

This leads me to a question and an expansion on a question I asked a while ago.

So if the people of the UK pay a mandatory "TV tax" and this is the BBC's soul income to keep running, .... then they couldn't less if a show was a hit or not, right ?...

your so right

they can churn out any rubbish they please, just every now and then a gem gets through like Red Dwarf, Life on Mars, Dr who ,Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy . But i`m not bitter....honest

**johnmiic** · Jun 11, '07, 2:00 PM

I have only seen a handfew of episodes and I think it's a funny show.

I think Red Dwarf is a sort of survivor of the changes in the BBC from the late 80's. DW got the axe but Red Dwarf kept going even if there are gaps in some of the years.

Mike it seems to me if people are paying for the TV shows they want to watch they should get a say in what shows stay on the air. The Beeb has different ideas it seems. I don't know any other service where you give up your hard earned cash and just take whatever is shoveled your way.

**YANOULI** · Jun 11, '07, 2:16 PM

The main Problem with the TV licence fee is you still have to pay it even if you never watch a BBC TV channel or listen to a BBC radio station.

If you don't have one you get fined upto �1000 ( $2000 )

**Mikey** · Jun 11, '07, 2:25 PM

We have PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) here in the US.
It runs on 99.9999% donations, and .00001% of an allotted tax.

So lately, PBS has been showing this program ......
THE BRITISH INVASION

It has a ton of old 60's Brit groups performing their hits TODAY at the PBS studio.

GREAT SHOW....
I HIGHLY recommend it.

Anyway,
It's kind of funny seeing the Brits talk about their "TV TAX" and why PBS is so great in between their songs

Group that appeared......

Gerry and the Pacemakers
The Zombies
Eric Burden
Chad and Jeremy
Peter and Gordon
Lulu
Pet Clark
Denny Laine
and a ton more.

GREAT show !!!