Shale follows Degas' footsteps for role in 'Red Dwarf X'

Another Thomas & Friends voice actor is due to appear in a popular British science-fiction sitcom.

Kerry Shale known to UK and US audiences as the voice of Diesel, Arry and Bert is to show up in a guest role for the new Red Dwarf X.

In the second episode titled, Fathers and Suns due to air on October 11th in the UK, Shale will play the duo part of Medi-Bot/Taiwan Tony.

A teaser pic on Dave's Red Dwarf news blog sees Shale sharing a scene with Chris Barrie's Rimmer. The actor also starred opposite Matt Smith's Doctor Who as Doctor Renfrew in 2011's Day of the Moon.

Rupert Degas was previously confirmed to join the sitcom's cast for guest stints in a few stories.

Red Dwarf X premieres on Dave in the UK on Thursday October 4th 2012 at 9pm.