Former Coronation Street star Connor McIntyre is about to return to soapland, this time in medical drama Casualty.

Connor portrayed the role of evil Pat Phelan from 2013-2018. He was initially introduced as a dodgy builder, but his dark side was shown when he blackmailed Owen’s partner Anna Windass into having sex with him.

Phelan then began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) and for ages, his corrupt work saw him attempt to sell some dodgy flats in Calcutta Street.

After marrying Eileen, Phelan became a man desperate to keep his criminal activity a secret, and it meant silencing anyone who discovered what had been going on.

He watched Michael Rodwell die, and also killed Luke Britton and Vinny Ashford. Phelan also shot Andy Carver dead, after holding him hostage in a basement.

In 2018, Phelan’s reign over the cobbles ended when Anna stabbed him in the chest.

Over five years on from his final scenes in Weatherfield, Connor will join the cast of Casualty this week.

The actor, who is 64, will play a character called Kenny Sanders.

Away from the guest roles, our Holby ED favourites will also face drama when Stevie (Elinor Lawless) discovers the identity of her stalker, and Flynn finds a solution to the ED’s money issues.

Flynn is portrayed by Call the Midwife and Our Girl star Olly Rix.