The 71-year-old actor – who appeared as David Pearce in the Spanish hotel-based ITV sitcom – will play George Trench, a charmer who arrives for the funeral of Norris Cole's (Malcolm Hebden) ex-wife, Angela.
A Weatherfield insider told The Mirror: "It's a fair bet Rita and Blanche will battle it out for his attention."
Barron – who is said to be "thrilled" with his part – filmed his first scenes on location yesterday and will be seen on screen next month.
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