Comedian Les Dennis is the latest famous face to join the cast and cobbles of Coronation Street.
The 60-year-old will play a criminal, by the name of Michael Rogers, who ends up getting caught up with one of the families.
Speaking about the role, Les said: “I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of
Coronation Street. It has always been my favourite television programme as it mixes high drama with some of the best comedy on screen
“I’ve loved it since the beginning. I grew up watching all the amazing characters in the show. I now not only have the chance of meeting them, but also working with them. It doesn’t get better than that.”
According to reports, he will start shooting his scenes on Monday and will appear on our small screens from March.
Les is joining the cast of popular soap Coronation Street. 
