Some of our favourite television characters have been represented in alternate forms in one way or another over the years. Whether it's through cloning, an alternate reality or timeline, a robotic double or something else, there have been countless instances of alternative versions of characters. Such characters have appeared in fantasy shows, sci-fi shows, comedy shows and both live action and animated shows - some being canon and some being part of one-off specials that aren't part of the actual continuity of the show in question. I've delved in to my memory to recall some of the most memorable instances of alternative versions of television characters and here are ten of the best...
Honourable Mention: Puppet Angel (Angel)
This doesn't get a place on the actual list because it wasn't actually an alternate version of Angel - it was just the real Angel under a mystical enchantment that temporarily turned him in to a puppet. It was one of the more memorable parts of the show's final season and is best remembered for Spike's reaction to seeing Angel looking like a character from Sesame Street. The bottle-blonde vampire laughed like mad and described Angel as a "wee little puppet man", which resulted in Angel getting very angry. On to the list...