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Coronation Street casts former Holby City star in new Idris Nazir storyline

The actor will reportedly appear as part of a new storyline concerning Speed Dahl and Idris Nazir.

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Published: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 4:50 pm

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Coronation Street has reportedly cast former Holby City star Andrew Lewis as part of a new storyline concerning Idris Nazir (Junade Khan).

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Lewis, who starred as Paul Rose on the BBC medical drama between 2000 and 2010, will join the cast of the ITV soap as a new character called Gavin Fairholme, according to The Sun.

Radio Times understands that Lewis will be appearing in a guest capacity in one episode.

Corrie spoilers for next week have revealed that a potential buyer called Gavin will appear on the cobbles after Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) tells business partner Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) that she is selling her share in Speed Dahl.

Idris and Alya chat to Leanne in a scene from Coronation Street

Junade Khan and Sair Khan as Idris and Alya Nazir and Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby. ITV

But when Gavin is shown around, Idris watches him intently, before following the newcomer to his car.

Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) later warn Leanne that Idris is dangerous and that he threatened Gavin, but will she listen?

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Viewers will then see Idris offer Alya £35,000 in cash for her share of the business, but will she be won over?

Alongside Holby City, Lewis's other acting credits include The Crown, EastEnders, Heartbeat and Waking the Dead.

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Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed from 7am on ITVX.

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