Tom Goodman-Hill's London

Tom Goodman-Hill is an English actor, famous for many TV and theatre appearances. Best known for playing the Police Constable in Ideal, he's also been in Doctor Who, Jonathan Creek, The Office and Hustle, as well as numerous theatre productions.

Goodman-Hill received an Laurence Olivier Award nomination for the Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical for his performance in the London production of Spamalot. More recently, he played Andrew Fastow in the award-winning Enron at the Royal Court.

He's currently starring opposite Thandie Newton in Death and the Maiden at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End. Here are his London tips.

Interview: October 2011

Q: Where do you live in London? 
A: Crystal Palace

Q: Where did you last eat out in London? 
A: I ate at the Urban Orient in Crystal Palace, last week. 

Q: Where do you think serves the best London breakfast? 
A: Joanna's in Crystal Palace. Can you detect a developing theme here?!

Q: What's the best play, gig, comedy act you've been to in London recently? 
A: I loved The Village Bike upstairs at the Royal Court, and The Veil at the National Theatre

Q: What's your favourite London icon (person, building, thing etc)? 
A: I really like the Dulwich Picture Gallery 

Q: Where do you think's the most romantic place in London? 
A: Hanging out on the Southbank does it for me. 

Q: What's your favourite shop in London? 
A: Magma in Covent Garden 

Q: What are your top tips for visitors? 
A: Don't plan!

Q: What's your favourite hidden gem in London? 
A: The Wallace Collection 

Q: What's the strangest thing you've ever seen in London? 
A: Steve McFadden in an open top Rolls Royce on Marlborough Street

Q: If you could go back to any period in London's history when would it be? 
A: Three weeks ago, when I left my phone on the train... 

Q: If you could take one piece from a London museum /gallery, what would it be? 
A: Can I borrow the Turbine Hall?

Q: What do you miss most when you're away from London? 
A: A black coffee from Good Taste in Crystal Palace.

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