Actor Tom Scurr joins the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this week as aristocratic new fresher, Barney.

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We caught up with Tom to find out what he likes to watch to relax between filming…

Favourite TV show to cheer you up:

“Friends – a show that’s always a pleasure to watch.”

Favourite TV show to watch before going to sleep:

“Family Guy. It’s clever, daring and damn funny – usually on at bedtime too!”

TV show that reminds you of your childhood:

“Thomas the Tank Engine – I was named after the character!”

TV show that reminds you of being a teenager:

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer was my teenage crush… actually adult crush as well!”

Favourite ‘guilty pleasure’ TV show:

“Total Wipeout. It’s a bit silly but I’d love a go!”

TV show that you find most addictive:

“Doctor Who – I’d just love to play the Doctor!”

Favourite TV show to watch hungover:

“Only Fools And Horses was simply brilliant and I could watch it for hours.”

Axed TV show that you most wish would return:

“Crystal Maze was just the best thing ever – or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, of course!”