Skins actor Mike Bailey has admitted that the main star of the show, Nicholas Hoult, often gets lots of negative attention when he heads out for the night.

Mike told the Daily Record: “I don’t get so much trouble but I’ve been out with Nick when people come up to him and say things that make you think ‘Just why would you say that to someone?’

“It’s fine when they come up and pay you a compliment about the character you’re playing but when they come up and start being difficult that’s different.

“We all go out for drinks after work when we’re filming. We’re good mates, and we all tend to step in when Nick starts getting grief. But we know most of the bouncers in Bristol now, so if we’re getting any hassle…”

Skins previews on E4 on Monday at 10pm, and airs on Channel 4 on Thursday at 10.35pm.