5 TV characters to spend New Year's Eve with

Stamina: Barney would be useful for moments when your warm bed and the TV seemed more tempting than a crowded bar full of shouting strangers. He simply wouldn't let you go home, and everyone needs some persuading sometimes.

Creativity: His party ideas might be a bit extreme, but your night wouldn't be boring. You could end up anywhere in the world by the time 2015 arrives. And then you could spend the rest of the year recovering.