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Yes rachb, I agree with you, Sm:tv was a great start for Brian.
But we need to be realistic! Sm:tv wasn't going to run forever and how many shows run for 52 weeks of the year?

However, Brian hasn't been absent from our screens at all - guesting on very high profile shows such as Celebrities under Pressure, the Christmas edition of Ho Ho Selecta not to mention The Last Sm:tv Live at Christmas. The Salon narration ran for 6 months. I see the narration of that and Celebrity bodies etc as another string to his bow! I think in Brian's case - his agents and advisors have taken the right approach and been rather careful in their marketing of Brian - making sure he just doesn't appear on any old show for the sake of a guest appearance - and I think that is the key to longevity in any career. I know he has turned stuff in the past ! I wouldn't be surprised if there was another Brian's Boyfriend because according to an official press release '' `Brian`s Boyfriends`, hit an all time viewing figure high for its slot on itv.''

I don't think you can compare Alison with Brian at all. Alison is more or less a roving reporter. Brian on the other hand has had much more challenging roles presenting his own shows in Sm:tv live, Brian's Boyfriend, Elle Style awards and Flugtag all on Itv one.
And as far as Helen is concerned I read recently(can't remember where now) but Helen was seen in and around Carlton tv so you never know - she could be back!