Grandma would be ecstatic that I'm on Corrie

Star James is thrilled at role

- CHRISTINE SMITH

FOR new star James Cartwright, landing a role in Corrie feels like coming full circle.

The actor, who joins this week as scaffolder Theo Silverton, was introduced to the legendary ITV soap by his grandma as a child and the pair would sit down together and tune in.

So to now be a part of the show, and to be able to pop in to all the famous Weatherfield spots for real is a dream come true.

James, 40, says: "It's like being in a psychedelic dream because it's so familiar. When I walk in the Rovers I know where everything is because it has been part of our fabric.

"We all know what Roy's Rolls is like and now I am in it with him talking to me and asking me how my weekend was."

Chemistry

The actor is loving being on set with his new colleagues.

He says: "Everyone is so fun and mischievous. I am like a Labrador off the leash, I am like Tigger, endlessly sniffing around and being friendly.

"It's a real privilege to embark on the journey of the good ship Weatherfield. I am cabin boy Cartwright."

James's character Theo will make a memorable entrance on Tuesday, storming right into a steamy clinch with undertaker Todd Grimshaw.