Legendary radio DJ Tony Blackburn has claimed 'Coronation Street' producers "aren't interested" in giving him a cameo on the ITV soap
Tony Blackburn has "always wanted" a 'Coronation Street' cameo – but he says the producers "aren't interested". The 79-year-old legendary radio DJ would love to land a part in the ITV soap, but he doesn't want a huge role and would be delighted to just be an extra in the Rovers Return sipping a pint of beer. He said: "I've always wanted to be in the Rovers Return on 'Corrie'. I don't want a big role. "I'd be happy to be an extra having a pint of beer in the background. "But they don't seem to be interested." Tony admits some of the 'Corrie' cast have even tried to get him a part on the cobbles over the years, but bosses still haven't given him a call. He said: "I've met a lot of the cast members over the years and some of them have tried… (more)