Question 1

Why did Chris Barrie turn down the chance to reprise his role as Rimmer?

Accepted Answer

Chris Barrie turned down the role because he did not want to commit to a five-year contract.

Question 2

Which two versions of the pilot were produced, and how did they affect Terry Farrell's career?

Accepted Answer

Two versions were produced; the second cast Terry Farrell as the Cat. Its failure to become a series freed her to join Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Question 3

How did the American cast react to Robert Llewellyn's antics on set?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Llewellyn's memoir, the American actors found his antics distracting and embarrassing, while the original cast enjoyed them.

Question 4

Who played Dave Lister, and what did Craig Bierko later admit about his casting?

Accepted Answer

Craig Bierko played Dave Lister. He admitted the producers made a 'huge mistake' casting him, saying a 'John Belushi type' should have been cast.

Question 5

What happened when Rob Grant and Doug Naylor rewrote the pilot script?

Accepted Answer

Grant and Naylor wrote a new script, which won a blind poll among the cast. However, most of their ideas were not used when shooting.

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