Sophie Winkleman has joined the "Red Dwarf" cast for the new special.

From http://dave.uktv.co.uk and their official/exclusive “Red Dwarf” news coverage

Comic actress Sophie Winkleman has joined the “Red Dwarf” cast on set for the filming of a key role in “Back to Earth,” according to a news release. Shooting
began on D stage of the Shepperton studios on Monday, with the full
cast in attendance for a shoot of just over two weeks.

A former writer/performer with the Cambridge Footlights, Sophie is perhaps most
familiar to TV comedy fans as Jeremy’s sometime squeeze Big Suze in
Channel 4’s award-winning series “Peep Show.” As you can imagine, we’re
jolly excited.

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FROM THE BBC NEWS SITE

The popular British comedy,”Red Dwarf”  has been resurrected by digital channel Dave for a two-part Easter weekend special, which sees the cast finally return to Earth.

Written and directed by “Red Dwarf” co-creator Doug Naylor, the new show reunites the line-up, including Craig Charles of “Coronation Street.”

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