Red Dwarf is returning to the small screen again – with a feature-length episode.

Yes, Dave Lister, Arnold Rimmer, Cat and Kryten are all coming back for a two-hour special that's set to air sometime next year on UKTV's Dave.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity of making more Red Dwarf," series co-creator Doug Naylor said.

"UKTV has been a never-ending source of support and encouragement since we first started working together 10 years ago.

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"Can't wait to start shooting a format that I don't think has ever been done before. Smoke me a kipper, we're back and not just for breakfast."

Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny John-Jules and Robert Llewellyn have all been confirmed to reprise their roles.

"I'm really excited to get back on board with the boys from the Dwarf," Charles added, before joking about how he and his fellow actors have aged since the show first aired 31 years ago (thirty one!).

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"I can't wait to discuss Robert's prostate problems, Chris Barrie's hip replacement and have a proper look at Danny's new dentures whilst they marvel at the agelessness of the Charles physique.

"I will surely require the services of a chiropractor after dragging these doddering misfits through what promises to be our most epic adventure yet."

To coincide with the special, the broadcaster has also commissioned three 60-minute retrospectives, which will look back on the sci-fi sitcom's entire original run and offer up unseen clips and new interviews with the cast and crew.

Since its debut in 1988, Red Dwarf has aired 12 series (including a 10-year gap between its eighth run in 1999 and its ninth in 2009).

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