TV icon 'joins Coronation Street' – and fans might recognise him from beloved sitcom
ok.co.ukA TV legend, best known for his role on the beloved sitcom Desmond's, will be joining Coronation Street. Ram John Holder, 89, has landed a role on the hit ITV soap which is sure to take fans down memory lane as many will recognise the sitcom legend.
While he's had a string of successful stints on TV, Ram is best known for playing the role of Pork Pie on Desmond's.The Guyanese-British actor is now set to take on his latest venture as he joins the cobbles to take on the role of Ed Bailey’s dad, Sarge.
A TV insider told The Sun: "Ram has already been filming his scenes in Weatherfield though viewers won’t get to see them for some months. "It’s a substantial role for him to have been cast in, though it will come as second nature he’s a seasoned star of multiple dramas - including soaps." But away from the cobbles and Desmond's, Ram has secured a series of successful TV appearances including on EastEnders in 2006 where he played the role of Cedric Lucas.
As well as starring in Emmerdale, Doctors, Casualty, The Bill and Heartbeat. Younger viewers may also recognise Ram from his time on BBC's children's show, The Story of Tracy Beaker where he played the role of 'Flying' Freddie Mercer.
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