Actress Lucy Dixon joins the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks next week as new student Tilly, first seen back in June indulging in a moment of friskiness on the beach with Esther when the school’s graduates went on a trip to Abersoch.

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We caught up with Lucy to find out what she likes to watch to relax between filming…

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

“It has to be Friends. I always roar with laughter at that show. I don’t have a favourite character because it changes every episode. I have the boxset and I’ve pretty much worn it out!”

TV show that most reminds you of your childhood:

“Fun House! Pat Sharp made my childhood!”

TV show that most reminds you of being a teenager:

“Home And Away. I used to go to my grandparents every day for dinner after school and we’d all sit in front of the TV to watch it before tea.”

Favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:

“It has to be The Only Way Is Essex – or TOWIE as the cool kids call it! Me and my sister are obsessed.”

TV show that you find most addictive:

“The Vampire Diaries! Nina Dobrev who plays Elena Gilbert is absolutely stunning and I am in love with Stefan Salvatore! The storylines are dark and gripping – and it’s full of beautiful people. What more can you want?”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“Without a doubt, it is Sex And The City. I love the unbreakable friendship between the girls and I’ve always been so envious of Carrie’s shoe collection! Most of all, I think it proves that women are awesome!”