Actress Scarlett Bowman joins the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this week as new student Maddie, first seen back in June. When Bart throws a party to revel in one final night of freedom before Sixth Form College, things turn sour when Sinead catches Maddie flirting with Bart. Hurting, she throws herself at hot boy Toby, only to discover he’s Maddie’s boyfriend.

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

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

“Sex And The City for sure. I love the relationship between the girls and I have a big soft spot for Mr Big!”

Favourite TV show to watch before going to sleep:

“That would have to be Brothers And Sisters as I would love to be part of the Walker family. Also it’s on at 11!”

TV show that most reminds you of your childhood:

“Rugrats! Me and my brother Josh would watch it all day long on the sofa drinking Ribena!”

TV show that you find most addictive:

“MTV’s The Hills. Their life is nuts and I love it!”

TV show that most reminds you of being a teenager:

“Dawson’s Creek. Me and my best friend Nina would come home from school and watch it every day! I didn’t know what to do with myself when it ended! I’ll never forget you Pacey Witter…”

Favourite TV show to watch hungover:

“MTV’s Cribs – easy easy easy watching and highly entertaining!”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“Sister Sister – ‘Go home Rooooger!’.”