Roy Barraclough joins 'Corrie!' narrators

Former Coronation Street actor Roy Barraclough has been announced as narrator for several dates of the soap's 50th anniversary play Corrie!.

The star - who portrayed Alec Gilroy on the ITV series - will helm a number of shows for the six-month nationwide tour, joining previously-announced narrators Gaynor Faye and Ken Morley.

"I made my very first appearance in Coronation Street in 1964, and made my last in 1998 so I've had a long association with the show, something I'm very proud of," he told Holy Soap.

"When I saw Corrie!... last year I was really impressed. It's very funny and very moving - and brings back so many memories for Corrie fans. I'm thrilled to be back on the cobbles and it coincides with my 50th year in showbusiness so it's a nice way to celebrate."

Corrie! will begin its nationwide run on February 10 at The Cambridge Arts Theatre.