LES DENNIS set to join Coronation Street

Actor and comedian Les Dennis is to join the cast of Coronation Street.

Les, currently touring in the Peter James play, A Perfect Murder, will play Michael Rogers, a petty criminal.  His first episode will air in late March. 

Exact storyline details are being kept under wraps, but Michael will find himself caught up in the lives of a family on the street after breaking into their house.

Les said: “I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. It has always been my favourite Television programme. Mixing 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.”

Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn said: “Les is a fantastic performer and a real coup for Corrie. I can't wait for him to join the team.”