'Coronation Street' star Philip Lowrie: 'I want to stay on soap'

Coronation Street returnee Philip Lowrie has revealed that he is keen to stick with the soap for some time to come.

The actor reprised his role as Dennis Tanner earlier this year, and he is now thought to have extended his initial six-month deal with the show.

Pondering whether Dennis can stay on the cobbles for a while, Lowrie told Inside Soap: "I do hope so, I'm having the best time of my life. I live in London, but now I work here in Manchester for a few days a week, so I have the best of both worlds.

"At my time of life, to have a job that I love so much and getting to play such an amazing part, is fantastic. I can't believe my luck, to be quite frank with you."

Dennis's upcoming scenes are expected to centre around his blossoming friendship with Rita Sullivan, played by Barbara Knox.

Lowrie said: "I've rarely worked with an actress as fabulous as Barbara. People say there's no subtlety in soap, but that's so untrue. We did a scene where Rita is hoping Dennis will say he loves her, but he can't.

"What Barbara was able to convey with only her eyes was extraordinary. The emotion shone out of them. By God, it was powerful stuff."

Lowrie recently won a Guinness World Record for his return to the soap after a 43-year gap.

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