Phil Gillespie (Tom Turner)
Coronation Street has introduced a new character for a storyline with Brian Packham, but he may look pretty familiar if you're a Hollyoaks fan.
Friday night's first episode (October 19) saw schoolteacher Brian under pressure from the deputy head Phil Gillespie, who wants him to give up his free time to work over half term.
Phil is played by actor Tom Turner, who's best known to soap fans for playing the role of Nate Tenbury-Newent in Hollyoaks in 2012 and 2013.
Nate, who was a love interest for fan favourite Cheryl Brady, first appeared in spinoff show Hollyoaks Later before moving over to the main show for a guest stint.
His final scenes in March 2013 saw him head off into the sunset with Cheryl as they went off to Ireland together.
In Corrie, Phil has thwarted Brian's holiday plans by urging him to run the school holiday club.
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Brian Packham and Phil Gillespie in Coronation Street
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Upcoming episodes see Brian's partner Cathy Matthews take a disliking to Phil, spotting that he's treating Brian badly. Is she right to be worried?
Tom Turner's other previous acting credits include roles in TV mini-series Collateral and Rebellion.
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