Coronation Street fans are in for a treat as veteran actor Phil Middlemiss, known for his portrayal of Des Barnes, is making a triumphant return to soap operas. The 60-year-old actor, whose last appearance on the cobbles was 26 years ago, is set to join the cast of the BBC medical drama Doctors.
Middlemiss gained fame for his role as Des Barnes, captivating audiences from 1990 to 1998 on the long-running ITV soap Coronation Street. His character’s dramatic exit, where Des met a tragic end while trying to save his stepson from assailants, left a lasting impression on viewers.