Jason Merrells

Actor

Last series I loved...

I’ve just finished Normal People, which was extraordinary.

The two leads were genuinely fantastic.

Succession before that.

What I’m watching...

I May Destroy You is phenomenal. Panorama and Storyville for documentaries.

Favourite telly actor...

James Gandolfini.

Most embarrassing TV moment...

In Emmerdale’s Woolpack scenes, I’d often read in the corner before my bit was being filmed. In one scene when everyone’s eyes – including mine – were off the ball, I can be seen in the background of one shot reading the paper, only to walk into the pub on the next shot. Double Declan.

See Jason in Agatha Raisin – series 2 & 3 streaming now on Acorn TV and complete 1–3 box set on DVD tomorrow