Penny

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Crossroads legend Sue Hanson has signed up for a role in Coronation Street.

According to The Mirror, the actress - who played 'Miss' Diane Parker on the classic ITV soap - will be first seen on Corrie in mid-October.

Hanson will play a woman named Penny, but no more is known about the character at present.

The 69-year-old is only expected to stay on the Weatherfield serial for a short period.

Her arrival is to coincide with the temporary departure of Nigel Havers's character Lewis Archer, due to the actor's commitment to a Christmas pantomime.

Hanson starred in Midlands soap Crossroads between 1966 and 1987, being eventually killed off by a brain haemorrhage in the motel foyer.

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Coronation Street couple Audrey Roberts and Lewis Archer will reportedly have their relationship severely tested in the coming months.

Ex-conman Lewis will be left stunned when former girlfriend Penny - to be played by Crossroads legend Sue Hanson - visits Weatherfield, according to Inside Soap.


"Audrey adores Lewis and truly believes they've put their difficult past behind them," an insider teased.

"But Penny's arrival will shine a light on Lewis and the way he used to conduct himself."

Penny's brief stint on the cobbles coincides with a temporary departure for Lewis, due to actor Nigel Havers's commitment to a Christmas pantomime.

Audrey and Lewis's romance has stayed strong since reuniting earlier this year.

Phil Collinson confirmed to Digital Spy last month that, contrary to reports claiming Lewis would be killed off in a car accident, the character would return after his break. Later reports indicated that Havers had signed an extension to his contract lasting until 2013.