Norman's stormin' into Corrie
Soap role for veteran comic
Sir Norman Wisdom is to join the cast of Coronation Street.
The 89-year-old comedian will appear in a small role as sprightly pensioner Ernie Crabbe.
It's not the first time the ITV1 soap has turned to comedy stars; Roy Hudd had a role as undertaker Archie Shuttleworth, while Peter Kay made a cameo this year.
Wisdom turns yp as Ernie when he buys an exercise bike from Jack Duckworth.
A Street spokeswoman said: "It is an honour to have Sir Norman on the show and his cameo will be great fun."
"The storyline begins when Fred Elliott invests in an exercise bike so he can lose some pounds in time for the arrival of his Thai bride.
"But he soon realises it's too mammoth a task and sells it to the Duckworths. but Jack would much rather be in the pub than pedalling."
The episode will be broadcast at the end of June.Published: 5 May 2004
