Les Dennis joins Coronation Street cast as petty criminal

The 60-year-old former Family Fortunes host makes his debut on the soap as a burglar.

17:35 18 March 2014

Former Family Fortunes host Les Dennis is the newest addition to Coronation Street following his casting as a petty criminal.

The 60-year-old arrives on screen at the end of this month. He plays the role of Michael Rogers, who was caught stealing from Gail McIntyre’s house on the street.

He 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.

Les added: ‘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.’