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Alastair Rae was a British Army soldier and television personality. He was best known for his role on the ITV programme Bad Lads' Army. He died in 2020 aged 62.

Military career
Rae joined the British Army and eventually attained the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major and military instructor in the Royal Logistic Corps after 24 years.

Television career
In 2004, Rae joined the ITV programme Bad Lad's Army as the platoon sergeant. He also played a part in recruiting for the programme by advising potential recruits for the programme in his local area if they should apply. His main role on the programme was to reform criminal youths. He also appeared in the CBBC programme Evacuation - To the Manor House as the Second World War military cadet instructor.

Following Bad Lad's Army, in his personal life he took part in amateur dramatics performances. In addition, he took on the role as a master of ceremonies and charity auctioneer for the Michelle Jurd Memorial Trust charity.