Take Me Out host and Phoenix Nights favourite Paddy McGuinness is to guest star in Coronation Street for six episodes in August.
McGuinness will play Dougie Ryan, a survivalist who meets the Tinker and Dobbs families on a camping holiday.
McGuinness, who will begin filming next month, said: "Being asked to appear in Coronation Street was a very special moment for me.
"I remember Peter (Kay, Phoenix Nights co-star) telling me how much he enjoyed his guest spot on the show and I can't wait to get started."
He continued: "[It is] An iconic and much-loved show not just in the UK, but around the world. The character I'll be playing is very funny and I'm sure the Corrie fans will love him."
The show's executive producer, Stuart Blackburn, said: "It's an absolute delight to be working with Paddy, who is a talented actor with a flair for comedy that will ensure he fits right in with the Corrie cast."
Quick dressing room/bathroom pic before the show. Roll on Corrie! pic.twitter.com/XBWJDMYc3V
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