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Amanda Abbington

Episode 15 of 20

Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives. Actor Amanda Abbington joins Brian to look back at the classic TV that shaped her into the person she is today.

Actor Amanda Abbington joins Brian on his sofa to look back at the classic TV that shaped her into the person she is today.

Brian learns about Amanda's multi-generational childhood, and how watching her favourite children's TV with her mum gave her a chance to showcase her talent for accents. He also finds out which long-running classic sitcom had her howling with laughter, what guilty pleasure kept her glued to her seat, and which inspirational female's talents helped set her on the path to TV fame in Sherlock and Mr Selfridge. Finally, Amanda reveals why she still can't watch horror films when husband and fellow actor Martin Freeman is away on location.

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