Paddy McGuinness to star in Coronation Street | Let the comic see the cobbles...

Paddy McGuinness to star in Coronation Street

Let the comic see the cobbles...

Paddy McGuinness has landed a guest role in Coronation Street.

The comedian will star in six episodes as a wilderness survival expert in the mould of Bear Grylls and Ray Mears. His character Dougie Ryan will meets up with the Tinker and Dobbs families on a camping holiday, in a series of comic scenes.

The Take Me Out host starts filming next month for episodes due to air in August.

His Phoenix Nights co-star Peter Kay made a cameo in the soap in 2004 as drayman Eric Gartside who went on a date with Shelley Unwin.

Coronation Street 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.’

McGuinness said: ‘Being asked to appear in Coronation Street was a very special moment for me.

‘I remember Peter telling me how much he enjoyed his guest spot on the show and I can’t wait to get started.

’It’s 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.’

Published: 29 Apr 2015

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