Tom Brown (character) boy, and falls afoul of the school bully, Flashman. Over the course of the novel, Brown changes from a timid boy to a brave young man who has overcome his initial fear of Flashman and his ilk. In the 2005 television adaption, he was played by Alex Pettyfer. In the sequel novel, "Tom Brown at Oxford", Brown is now attending Oxford University as his adventures continue, albeit without Scud East, who has since joined the army. Tom Brown later appears in the historical novel "Flashman's Lady" (1977) by George MacDonald Fraser, in which he is reunited with his former rival,
Tom Lister occasions. Other acclamations include: Tom Lister Tom Lister (born 21 June 1978 in Ingleton, North Yorkshire) is an English actor who is best known for his roles as Carl King in "Emmerdale" from 2004 till 2012 and as Harry Wainwright in Heartbeat and also as Rob ingram in The Bill. Lister was born Thomas Brown but took on his mother's maiden name when acting professionally to avoid confusion with another actor going by the name Tom Brown. He is married to a primary school teacher and they have two sons. He has also remained friends with the actors who played