Actress Jane Danson's husband Robert Beck is set to join her in the cast of 'Coronation Street'.
According to the soap's official website, Beck will play a tough guy called Jimmy, who is a friend of Tony Gordon.
A 'Coronation Street' spokesperson said: "Rob is joining as a business associate of Tony's - they go way back and it soon becomes clear that Tony relies on Jimmy to help him sort situations for him so Tony doesn't have to get his own hands dirty."
"As Tony continues his one man bid to take over Weatherfield Jimmy will be the person he calls upon to do his dirty work."
Beck has previously appeared in 'Emmerdale', 'Brookside' and 'The Bill'.
