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In the UK, Red Dwarf alumni have been storming the 5-channel box.

5 October, 2001

Across the UK, Red Dwarf fans have been channel-hopping madly as cast members and guest stars have been turning up on TV.

Robert Bathurst was on ITV on Sunday, September 30th in Goodbye Mr Steadman. Playing a mild-mannered, anally-retentive teacher seems a million miles away from his role as Red Dwarf's Todhunter. On the same night over on BBC2, Timothy Spall starred in Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise. Robert, meanwhile, returns to ITV shortly for a brand new series of Cold Feet.

Andy Taylor has been causing paroxysms of "I've seen him in something" as he publicises Virgin rail alongside Rick Mayall. Andy was also seen in My Family on Friday, September 28th as a splendidly sarcastic hotel receptionist. The sit-com appearances continue with former medieval queen Sarah Alexander appearing in the extended second series of Steven Moffat's superb Coupling.

Finally, Jane Horrocks - one-time love of Rimmer's life - could be seen in dual roles in the new series of Absolutely Fabulous. The eagle-eyed might also have caught 'Lifestyles of the Disgustingly Rich and Famous' host Ruby Wax appearing in between script editing duties.

And we didn't even mention Mac McDonald's severely-edited Memphis Belle re-run appearance. Except for just then, obviously.