THE image of Desmond’s star Ram John Holder is one which will take fans of the hit comedy down memory lane.
But I can exclusively reveal the 89-year-old actor will soon be heading into Coronation Street after landing a plum role on the ITV1 soap.
Ram, best known for playing Pork Pie on the Channel 4 sitcom, will now play Ed Bailey’s dad, Sarge, and has already been spotted in Manchester.
A TV insider said: “Ram has already been filming his scenes in Weatherfield though viewers won’t get to see them for some months.
“It’s a substantial role for him to have been cast in, though it will come as second nature he’s a seasoned star of multiple dramas – including soaps.”