Charlie Condou has joined the cast of 'Holby City'.

Charlie Condou

Charlie Condou

The 46-year-old actor - who is best known for his portrayal of midwife Marcus Dent in 'Coronation Street' from 2007 to 2014 - will portray locum surgeon Ben Sherwood, a "charming, alpha consultant" in the medical drama and he "can't wait" to start filming.

Charlie said: "I'm over the moon to be joining 'Holby City' as suave new Doctor Ben Sherwood. He's a good guy but will definitely be ruffling a few feathers over the coming months. I can't wait to get started!"

And 'Holby' bosses are delighted to have such a "fine" actor on board.

Executive producer Simon Harper said: "Charlie's a very fine actor and well known popular TV face - and we are very lucky to have tempted him to 'Holby'. I can't wait to see him as Ben, both causing a stir and getting under the skin of his colleagues on Keller."

While Ben is set to cause a stir, he won't be doing anything too dramatic.

After the news broke, Kirstie Allsopp tweeted: "I read that as Killer ward."

Charlie replied: "I don't think he's THAT kind of doctor."

Charlie will be making his first appearance on the show as Ben in December.

The actor previously admitted he wouldn't rule out a return to 'Corrie' in the future.

She said: "I think the door is open. I don't know. They were very nice when I said I wanted to leave and they said, ;The door will be open, we're not killing you off.'

"So I would imagine the option is always there. I don't think it's right for me at the moment. I'm very happy doing what I'm doing but never say never. I love that show."

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