Barry "Newt" Newton is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Nico Mirallegro.

He was introduced as the serial's first emo character and as the foster son of Jack (Jimmy McKenna) and Frankie Osborne (Helen Pearson).

During the character's duration he was involved in notable storylines including schizophrenia, a suicide pact and living in foster care.

Producer Bryan Kirkwood stated: "He's a little belter who after a couple of years in the background will hopefully prove to be a really big character."

[1] In March 2010 it was announced that Mirallegro would be leaving the serial after almost three years to pursue other projects, although his departure was included in the list of 11 other departees that new series producer Paul Marquess had axed.

Mirallegro explained the look has its set backs commenting: "The wig as it’s very hot and annoying and itchy!

[3] Mirallegro carried out intensive research for the role including watching the films such as Sybil, Fight Club, Secret Window and A Beautiful Mind.

[3] In an interview with lastbroadcast.co.uk, Mirallegro revealed he was completely comfortable with the storyline stating: "I’m liking the direction a lot.

"[3] In July 2009, at the Hollyoaks press day, series producer Lucy Allan announced that there would be a 'big stunt' involving Newt in October the same year.

[8] The serial's broadcaster decided to go ahead and air the scenes citing that any similarities were entirely coincidental and they had carefully thought out the decision.

[9] Also adding: "The audience will be familiar with the character of Newt and this plotline, which has been both trailed and promoted, has been developing over a number of weeks.

Hollyoaks has a strong track record of dealing with sensitive issues, and the transmission will be followed by a programme support announcement directing viewers to a 24-hour helpline.

Growing up in care, Newt made friends with Eli (Marc Silcock), who was older than he was and looked out for him.

Newt arrives in Hollyoaks as the fourteen-year-old foster son of Jack and Frankie Osborne (Helen Pearson).

Foster brother Darren Osborne steals Frankie's wedding ring and sells them to pay off his gambling debts.

Jake Dean (Kevin Sacre) becomes jealous of the time Nancy Hayton (Jessica Fox) is spending helping Newt with his dyslexia and makes an anonymous phone call to the police accusing Nancy of having a sexual relationship with under-age Newt.

Newt and Lauren read about Sam Owen (Louis Tamone), who had previously burned down The Dog, killing four others, and decide to pretend to be possessed by his ghost, however they do this in front of Sam's brother Russ Owen (Stuart Manning), who lost his girlfriend Sophie Burton (Connie Powney) in the fire.

The Dog is raided by Warren Fox's old acquaintances, Anthony and Carl, who hold Newt, Louise Summers (Roxanne McKee), Jack and Frankie hostage and demand money.

They run away where Newt trips over something, later revealed to be the body of Sean Kennedy (Matthew Jay Lewis).

Meanwhile, Lauren watches a tape of Newt writing a threatening message on Frankie's wall, despite previous claims it was Eli.

Newt witnesses Niall Rafferty (Barry Sloane) kidnapping his secret half sister Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper).

Anita and Lauren begin to argue and start to fight, Newt then throws a bucket of water at them, however misses and soaks Theresa.

Theresa gets her cousin Michaela McQueen (Hollie-Jay Bowes) to buy bottles of apple cider for them to drink.

After several turns, Theresa is dared to swap her normal glamorous clothes and make-up for Lauren's emo styled wear.

Newt is then dared to dress in a track top, baseball cap and trainers, something that Lauren dislikes.

The pair sit down against a wall, where they share another kiss and are seen by Ricky Campbell (Ashley Margolis), who is meeting Anita, who had used Theresa's picture, for a date.

Anita rushes for help as Gaz attacks her and pins her down and she hits him over the head with a brick, leaving him in a coma.

During his time on the run, Newt befriends a teenager, Rae Wilson (Alice Barlow), who he stops from committing suicide.

Realising they both cannot escape their troubles, Newt and Rae agree to commit suicide together by jumping into a canal.

Newt is released and discovers a picture of Rae in the purse belonging to Lily, an elderly woman he mugged whilst on the run.