Darts superstar, Phil 'The Power' Taylor is to guest star as Disco Dave - a top darts player from a rival pub team taking on the Rovers Return regulars.

Taylor, 48, and the rest of his family are huge fans of the show and are extremely excited about his guest appearance. Phil's Mum, Elizabeth, is particularly thrilled.

Taylor was reported as saying "I've always fancied a game of darts in the Rovers, especially against Kevin Webster"

At this time of year Taylor usually lets nothing distract him from his preparation for the World Championship but in this case he is happy to make an exception.

The episode is likely to be shown in February and the multiple world champion will visit the Corrie set over the next couple of weeks.

Phil, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, has friends in the cast, including Kym Marsh and says he gets on well with all of the cast as they are all into darts.

Taylor hasn't done any acting before but, since being in the potlight on the stage is no new experience, he doesn't believe he'll have any problems.