Coronation Street hard man Jim McDonald is returning to Weatherfield, with actor Charles Lawson set to reprise the role later this year.
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Said a show spokesperson today: "Jim is such a hugely popular character. We’re delighted he is coming back for what will be a typically explosive Jim storyline."
Jim has been banged up in "the big house" (or "prison" to you and me) since 2011 after being jailed following a botched armed robbery.
But it looks as though he'll be reunited with both ex-wife Liz and son Steve very soon - whether they'll be pleased to see him is another matter entirely...
Speaking to the Mirror, Charles Lawson said: "They wanted me back full time this year, but I couldn't do it as I am doing Rebus on stage and a thriller. I'm going to film a bit, but then will be back again next year."
You can watch a 60-second rundown of next week's drama on Coronation Street below
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David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.
