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WHO'S THE DADDY?

Famous Face from Emmerdale joins Coronation Street to play Craig Tinker’s dad

Actor Paul Loughran, who played Butch Dingle until 2000, will make the switch to Wetherfield

SOAP addicts are set to do a double take as an Emmerdale favourite makes the switch to the Corrie cobbles to play Craig Tinker's dad.

Fans are all too familiar with brash Beth Tinker (Lisa George) - the mum to the cheeky flame-haired lad (Colson Smith) - who has been a firm favourite since 2012.

 Corrie fans will soon witness Craig Tinker build bond with his dad
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Corrie fans will soon witness Craig Tinker build bond with his dadCredit: ITV

Yet the identity of his character's dad, Darryl, has so far remained a secret.

The only hint has been given by Craig's rat, who shares the same name.

Though all that will change as Paul Loughran, who played Butch Dingle, will soon make his mark on Wetherfield as Craig's previously unknown parent.

 They are familiar with brash Beth, who plays his mum
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They are familiar with brash Beth, who plays his mumCredit: ITV
 Now ex Emmerdale favourite Paul Loughran will switch soaps to play Craig's dad Darryl
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Now ex Emmerdale favourite Paul Loughran will switch soaps to play Craig's dad DarrylCredit: Ytv

The Northern Irish actor first saw TV fame in the ITV soap in 1994 yet telly fans were left devastated after his character was killed off in a bus crash six years later.

In his new job playing Darryl, he will now attempt to build bonds as with Craig during emotional scenes where he admits he has spent a chunk of his life behind bars.

 Paul was in Emmerdale for six years
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Paul was in Emmerdale for six yearsCredit: ITV

A source "Paul has filmed some scenes as Darryl and there is huge drama ahead for the Tinkers as Craig comes face to face with his dad."

Yet teenager Craig is in for another shock as his mum, Beth, confesses she is the one who has tipped off the police about her ex's criminal antics.

He is then put in a tricky position as he deals with the aftermath of her revelation.

 Craig is set to learn his old man has spent most of his life in prison
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 Craig is set to learn his old man has spent most of his life in prisonCredit: ITV

In a recent chat with BBC TV host Aled Jones, actor Colson revealed Corrie's hardcore followers would soon see a "different side" to his caring character.

Recently, they have witnessed him support Faye Windass through her teenage pregnancy but will soon lock horns with Beth because of his decision to join the police.

 Actor Colson has promised fans will now see a different side to his role
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Actor Colson has promised fans will now see a different side to his roleCredit: ITV
 Paul's character in the Yorkshire soap was killed off in a dramatic car smash
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Paul's character in the Yorkshire soap was killed off in a dramatic car smashCredit: ITV

His desire to join the forces was sparked after he saw Kylie Platt stabbed to death in front of him - and he took no action.

Craig told Aled's Weekend chat show: “The street knew he stood there and did nothing.”

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